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- Women's Six Nations 2026: April 11 to May 17
- FREE streams: BBC iPlayer (UK) / RTÉ Player and Virgin Media Play (Ire) / France TV (Fra)
- Stream on Peacock (US)
- Unlock your stream with NordVPN (save up to 76%)
The Women's Six Nations 2026 live streams see England attempt to continue their dominance over the tournament by going for an eighth straight championship.
2025 was a huge year for the Red Roses. Having already matched their Six Nations seven-in-a-row from 2006-12, they then went on to win a first World Cup in over a decade in front of an adoring home crowd. The number one-ranked team in the world have a new general in place for this one, with inspirational Megan Jones taking over captaincy duties from the pregnant Zoe Stratford (née Aldcroft).
If anybody is likely to stop them, it's probably going to be France – the last side outside of England to get their hands on the trophy – and, if both teams go undefeated, it will set up a title decider in Bordeaux on the final weekend. Ireland have last year's player of the tournament in their ranks in Aoife Wafer and will hope to challenge. Italy, Scotland and a Welsh side trying to avoid three wooden spoons on the trot make up the sextet.
Here's where to watch the Women's Six Nations 2026 live streams online from anywhere, potentially for FREE.
Watch the Women's Six Nations 2026 for FREE
Every match of the Women's Six Nations 2026 will be streamed live and free across the UK, Ireland and France – no paywalls.
🇬🇧 UK: BBC iPlayer
🇮🇪 Ireland: RTÉ Player and Virgin Media Play
🇫🇷 France: France TV
What if you're abroad? NordVPN will unlock your free Women's Six Nations streams – more on that below.
Women's Six Nations 2026 next games – Round 1
Match | Date | Kick-off Times | Venue | Broadcasters |
|---|---|---|---|---|
France vs Italy | Sat, April 11 | 12.25pm BST / 7.25am ET | Stade des Alpes, Grenoble (France) | |
England vs Ireland | Sat, April 11 | 2.25pm BST / 9.25am ET | Twickenham Stadium, London (England) | |
Wales vs Scotland | Sat, April 11 | 4.40pm BST / 11.40am ET | Principality Stadium, Cardiff (Wales) |
How to watch any Women's Six Nations 2026 stream using a VPN
A VPN is a handy piece of software that can make your device appear as if it's back in your home country, letting you unlock your usual streaming service. The best VPN right now? We recommend NordVPN – it does everything and comes with a discount of up to 76%.
How to watch Women's Six Nations 2026 live streams in the US
Every match of the Women's Six Nations 2026 will be live streamed on Peacock in the US.
Suitable Peacock TV subscriptions start from $10.99 per month and you will also be able to catch Premier League soccer and the upcoming FIFA World Cup on the platform.
Outside the US for Women's Six Nations 2026? Use NordVPN to access your usual streams.
How to watch Women's Six Nations 2026 live streams in the UK
Rugby fans in the UK can watch the Women's Six Nations for FREE – both on TV and online.
At least two games per round will be shown on traditional BBC TV channels, while every single game will be shown online thanks to the BBC iPlayer website and mobile apps.
If you're outside the UK but want to tap into your usual coverage, check out NordVPN and follow the instructions above.
The BBC is a free service, although in order to use it you need to be in possession of a valid UK TV Licence, as this covers digital content consumption, too.
How to watch Women's Six Nations 2026 live streams in Ireland
As mentioned above, Women's Six Nations 2026 broadcast duties will be shared between free-to-air broadcasters RTÉ and Virgin Media.
Their respective streaming platforms RTÉ Player and Virgin Media Play will show every game of the tournament, so you won’t miss a single try or tackle.
Not in Ireland right now? Check out NordVPN.
How to watch Women's Six Nations 2026 live streams in Australia
In Australia, Women's Six Nations 2026 fixtures will be on Stan Sport.
To see every single match, rugby fans will need to subscribe to Stan Sport. It costs $20 a month on top of a regular Stan subscription, which costs from $12 a month.
Away from Australia right now? Use a VPN to watch Stan Sport from abroad.
How to watch Women's Six Nations 2026 live streams in New Zealand
Sky Sport NZ is the Women's Six Nations 2026 TV rights holder in New Zealand.
You can access Sky Sport through satellite TV or get a live stream with the Sky Sport Now subscription service starting at $29.99 per day or $59.99 per month.
Missing a game due to commitments overseas? NordVPN will give you access to your home streaming service.
Women's Six Nations 2026 Fixtures FAQs
When does the Women's Six Nations 2026 start?
The 2026 Women's Six Nations starts with a triple-header on Saturday, April 11. The final round of games – known as Super Sunday – is played on Sunday, May 17.
Can I watch the 2026 Women's Six Nations on my mobile?
Of course, most broadcasters have streaming services that you can access through mobile apps or via your phone's browser. For example, BBC iPlayer, RTÉ Player, Virgin Media Play and Peacock all have dedicated mobile apps.
You can also stay up-to-date with all things Six Nations on the official social media channels on X (@Womens6Nations), YouTube (@thewomenssixnations), Facebook (Guinness Women's Six Nations) and Instagram (@womenssixnations).
Women's Six Nations 2026 Fixtures
ROUND 1
📅 Saturday, April 11
France vs Italy | 12.25pm BST / 7.25am ET / 4.25am PT / 9.25pm AEST
Stade des Alpes, Grenoble, France
England vs Ireland | 2.25pm BST / 9.25am ET / 6.25am PT / 11.25pm AEST
Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, England
Wales vs Scotland | 4.40pm BST / 11.40am ET / 8.40am PT / 1.40am AEST (Sun.)
Principality Stadium, Cardiff, Wales
ROUND 2
📅 Saturday, April 18
Scotland vs England | 1.30pm BST / 8.30am ET / 5.30am PT / 10.30pm AEST
Scottish Gas Murrayfield , Edinburgh, Scotland
Wales vs France | 3.35pm BST / 10.35am ET / 7.35am PT / 12.35am AEST (Sun.)
Cardiff Arms Park, Cardiff, Wales
Ireland vs Italy | 5.40pm BST / 12.40pm ET / 9.40am PT / 2.40am AEST (Sun.)
Dexcom Stadium, Galway, Ireland
ROUND 3
📅 Saturday, April 25
England vs Wales | 2.15pm BST / 9.15am ET / 6.15am PT / 11.15pm AEST
Ashton Gate, Bristol, England
Italy vs Scotland | 4.30pm BST / 11.30am ET / 8.30am PT / 1.30am AEST (Sun.)
Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi, Parma, Italy
France vs Ireland | 8.10pm BST / 3.10pm ET / 12.10pm PT / 5.10am AEST (Sun.)
Stade Marcel-Michelin, Clermont-Ferrand, France
ROUND 4
📅 Saturday, May 9
Italy vs England | 2pm BST / 9am ET / 6am PT / 11pm AEST
Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi, Parma, Italy
Scotland vs France | 4.15pm BST / 11.15am ET / 8.15am PT / 1.15am AEST (Sun.)
Hive Stadium, Edinburgh, Scotland
Ireland vs Wales | 6.30pm BST / 1.30pm ET / 10.30am PT / 3.30am AEST (Sun.)
Ravenhill Stadium, Belfast, Northern Ireland
ROUND 5
📅 Sunday, May 17
Wales vs Italy | 12.15pm BST / 7.15am ET / 4.15am PT / 9.15pm AEST
Cardiff Arms Park, Cardiff, Wales
Ireland vs Scotland | 2.30pm BST / 9.30am ET / 6.30am PT / 11.30pm AEST
Aviva Stadium, Dublin, Ireland
France vs England | 4.45pm BST / 11.45am ET / 8.45am PT / 1.45am AEST (Mon.)
Stade Atlantique, Bordeaux, France
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