England defends Six Nations crown in fierce final against France

England's Red Roses defended their Women's Six Nations title with a dominant 43–28 victory over France in the final on Sunday, 18 May 2026. The win marked England's eighth consecutive Six Nations title and established the longest unbeaten streak in the competition's history, surpassing the previous record set by the 2006–2012 England squad. England and France have met in the final every year since 2021, with both nations finishing first and second respectively in every Six Nations since 2020.