Can anyone stop the Red Roses? It’s the key question being asked going into the second round of the Women’s Six Nations 2026.

England have won seven consecutive editions of the tournament and won the Women’s Rugby World Cup since last year’s triumph.
It would take a mighty effort for a team to dislodge England at the top, and they proved their talent again with an opening triumph over Ireland.
England face Scotland this weekend, while Wales host France and Ireland welcome Italy to their shores.
Radio Times brings you all the TV coverage details for the Women’s Six Nations 2026.
Women’s Six Nations 2026 on TV
Every Women’s Six Nations 2026 match will be shown live on BBC throughout the duration of the tournament.
BBC will show each of the games, exposing millions to elite rugby union action on free-to-air TV.
Games will also be available to watch on BBC iPlayer, so you don’t have to miss a moment – even on the move.
You can tune into the platform via a range of devices, including smart TVs, laptops and smartphones, meaning you can catch every tackle, turnover and try.
Women’s Six Nations 2026 TV schedule
All UK time.
Round 2
Saturday 18 April
- Scotland Women v England Women (1:30pm) BBC Two / BBC iPlayer
- Wales Women v France Women (3:35pm) BBC Two / BBC iPlayer
- Ireland Women v Italy Women (5:40pm) BBC iPlayer
Round 3
Saturday 25 April
- England Women v Wales Women (2:15pm) BBC Two / BBC iPlayer
- Italy Women v Scotland Women (4:30pm) BBC iPlayer
- France Women v Ireland Women (8:10pm) BBC Two / BBC iPlayer
Round 4
Saturday 9 May
- Italy Women v England Women (2pm) BBC Two / BBC iPlayer
- Scotland Women v France Women (4:15pm) BBC Two / BBC iPlayer
- Ireland Women v Wales Women (6:30pm) BBC iPlayer
Round 5
Sunday 17 May
- Wales Women v Italy Women (12:15pm) BBC Two / BBC iPlayer
- Ireland Women v Scotland Women (2:30pm) BBC iPlayer
- France Women v England Women (4:45pm) BBC Two / BBC iPlayer
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Michael Potts is the Sport Editor for Radio Times, covering all of the biggest sporting events across the globe with previews, features, interviews and more. He has worked for Radio Times since 2019 and previously worked on the sport desk at Express.co.uk after starting his career writing features for What Culture. He achieved a first-class degree in Sports Journalism in 2014.

