This year’s Women’s Six Nations rugby tournament is shaping up to be one of the biggest and most closely-contested yet. Here’s how you can follow all the action from Germany.
Starting on Saturday, April 11th, the sporting spotlight will be on the 2026 Guinness Women’s Six Nations, as Europe’s top women’s teams take centre stage in a tournament that continues to grow in scale, quality and popularity.
England arrive as the dominant force and reigning champions, with France once again lining up as their most dangerous challengers.
With record crowds expected and matches staged in some of the continent’s biggest stadiums, this year’s championship promises five weeks of unforgettable elite‑level rugby.
How can I watch the Women’s Six Nations in Germany?
Watching the entire Women’s Six Nations in Germany is straightforward – and completely free.
TV channel ProSieben MAXX will broadcast all 15 matches live on free‑to‑air television, while every fixture is also available to stream at no cost via Joyn and ran.de.
Who are the favourites in 2026?
England’s Red Roses enter the tournament as the team to beat. Under head coach John Mitchell, they are chasing an eighth successive Women’s Six Nations title and a fifth consecutive Grand Slam.
Their unbeaten run in the competition stretches back to 2018 – one of the most dominant streaks in international sport.
But France look increasingly well‑positioned to mount a serious challenge and, crucially, they will host England in what could be a title‑deciding finale in Bordeaux.
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Ireland are genuine dark horses, led by rising star Erin King, while Scotland arrive encouraged by their recent World Cup performances.
Italy, under veteran captain Elisa Giordano but with new faces in the squad, will be hoping to maintain or even improve on last year’s impressive fourth place finish.
Wales meanwhile will be desperate to avoid claiming the wooden spoon for the third year running.
Bigger venues, bigger crowds
The 2026 championship is being played across some of Europe’s most iconic rugby venues, reflecting the tournament’s rapid growth.
Fixtures will be staged at Allianz Stadium (Twickenham), Principality Stadium (Cardiff), Aviva Stadium (Dublin), Scottish Gas Murrayfield (Edinburgh) and Bordeaux’s Matmut Atlantique, with multiple national attendance records expected to fall.
Full fixture list (CET)
Saturday, April 11th
- 13:25 – France vs Italy (Stade des Alpes, Grenoble)
- 15:25 – England vs Ireland (Allianz Stadium, London)
- 17:40 – Wales vs Scotland (Principality Stadium, Cardiff)
Saturday, April 18th
- 14:30 – Scotland vs England (Scottish Gas Murrayfield, Edinburgh)
- 16:35 – Wales vs France (Cardiff Arms Park)
- 18:40 – Ireland vs Italy (Dexcom Stadium, Limerick)
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Saturday, April 25th
- 15:15 – England vs Wales (Ashton Gate, Bristol)
- 17:30 – Italy vs Scotland (Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi, Parma)
- 21:10 – France vs Ireland (Stade Marcel‑Michelin, Clermont-Ferrand)
Saturday, May 9th
- 15:00 – Italy vs England (Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi, Parma)
- 17:15 – Scotland vs France (Hive Stadium, Edinburgh)
- 19:30 – Ireland vs Wales (Affidea Stadium, Belfast)
Sunday, May 17th
- 13:15 – Wales vs Italy (Cardiff Arms Park)
- 15:30 – Ireland vs Scotland (Aviva Stadium, Dublin)
- 17:45 – France vs England (Matmut Atlantique, Bordeaux)
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