Women’s Six Nations Final Round: England Crowned Champions As Ireland Shine And Italy Avoid Wooden Spoon
The final round of the Women’s Six Nations Championship delivered huge scorelines, major drama, and the crowning of another champion.
After weeks of anticipation, England officially secured the title with a massive victory over France in the tournament’s Grand Slam decider.
Elsewhere, Ireland produced one of the performances of the weekend with a dominant win over Scotland, while Italy secured a crucial victory over Wales to avoid finishing bottom of the table.
Here is the full roundup from the final weekend of the Women’s Six Nations.
France 28–43 England
The biggest match of the tournament fully delivered.
With both teams entering the final round unbeaten, England and France met in a winner-takes-all clash for the:
- Women’s Six Nations title
- Grand Slam
- Championship crown
And it was England who once again rose to the occasion.
The Red Roses produced a clinical attacking display to defeat France 43–28 and complete another unbeaten championship campaign.
England Crowned Grand Slam Champions
England showed exactly why they remain the dominant force in women’s rugby.
Their performance combined:
- Powerful forward play
- Clinical finishing
- Fast attacking tempo
- Big-game composure
France pushed them hard throughout the contest, but England’s quality in key moments ultimately proved decisive.
Winning a Grand Slam in such a high-pressure final underlines the incredible standards this England side continues to maintain.
France Showed Huge Quality Despite Defeat
Although France fell short, they once again demonstrated why they are among the best teams in world rugby.
The French side attacked bravely throughout and caused England several problems.
Their tournament overall showed:
- Physicality
- Tactical intelligence
- Strong attacking structure
- Defensive resilience
France continue to look like genuine contenders on the international stage.
Ireland 54–5 Scotland
Ireland produced one of the most dominant performances of the final round with a huge 54–5 victory over Scotland.
From the opening stages, Ireland completely controlled the game through:
- Fast ball movement
- Clinical finishing
- Physical dominance
- Relentless pressure
The result capped off an impressive campaign for Ireland and highlighted the progress being made within the squad.
Scotland Suffer Difficult Finish
For Scotland, it was a very difficult afternoon.
Defensively they struggled to contain Ireland’s pace and intensity throughout the contest.
The heavy defeat also confirmed Scotland’s difficult end to the championship after entering the final round under pressure regarding the wooden spoon battle.
Wales 24–43 Italy
Italy secured a hugely important victory over Wales to finish their campaign strongly and avoid the wooden spoon.
The Italian side played with confidence and attacking intent throughout the game.
Their attack repeatedly exposed Wales defensively, while their finishing proved clinical in key moments.
Italy Finish On A High
Italy’s victory provides a major boost moving forward.
The result showcased:
- Attacking ambition
- Improved confidence
- Strong support play
- Clinical execution
Avoiding the wooden spoon is an important moment for the growth of the team.
Wales Fall Short Despite Strong Effort
Wales entered the final round needing a large victory margin to avoid finishing near the bottom of the standings.
While they competed strongly at times, Italy’s attacking quality proved too much.
The result caps off a difficult campaign for Wales overall.
England Continue Dominating Women’s Rugby
Another championship.
Another Grand Slam.
Another reminder of England’s extraordinary consistency.
The Red Roses continue setting the benchmark in women’s rugby through:
Squad Depth
Elite talent across the entire team.
Physicality
Dominating collisions and set-piece battles.
Experience
Calmness in major finals.
Attacking Quality
Scoring heavily against elite opposition.
England remain the team everyone else is chasing.
Women’s Rugby Continues To Grow
This year’s Women’s Six Nations once again showcased the incredible growth of the women’s game.
The tournament delivered:
- Huge crowds
- High-quality rugby
- Dramatic storylines
- Major international attention
The standard across the championship continues improving every season.
And the future of women’s rugby looks incredibly strong.
Questions Fans Are Asking
Who won the Women’s Six Nations 2026?
England won the Women’s Six Nations title and Grand Slam.
What was the score between France and England?
England defeated France 43–28.
Did Ireland beat Scotland?
Yes, Ireland defeated Scotland 54–5.
Who avoided the wooden spoon?
Italy avoided the wooden spoon after beating Wales 43–24.
Final Thoughts
The final round of the Women’s Six Nations Championship delivered a brilliant ending to the tournament.
England once again proved why they are the dominant force in women’s rugby, defeating France to secure another Grand Slam title.
Ireland ended strongly with a huge win over Scotland, while Italy finished their campaign positively by defeating Wales.
The tournament showcased the continued rise of women’s rugby across Europe.
And if this final weekend proved anything, it is that the women’s game continues getting bigger, stronger, and more exciting every year.