Despite a raft of absences, world champions have such depth they will begin the 2026 tournament as firm favourites

World champions England will be favourites to repeat last year’s grand slam but France and Ireland have hopes they can cause an upset

The Red Roses are already contending with injuries, two retirements and four pregnancies for this Six Nations campaign

Despite a raft of absences, world champions have such depth they will begin the 2026 tournament as firm favourites

England star Ellie Kildunne says a record Women's Six Nations crowd of 77,120 at Allianz Stadium against Ireland is now becoming "the norm".