Women’s Six Nations 2025: Results, Table, Winner & Schedule

England entered the final round of the 2025 Women’s Six Nations knowing the title was within reach, and France arrived at Twickenham prepared to fight for it. The result—one of the tightest finishes in the tournament’s history—gave England their fifth consecutive championship after a 43-42 victory, leaving supporters on both sides still debating that final scoreline.

Dates: 22 March – 27 April 2025 · Winner: England · Runner-up: France · Final margin: Single point · Matches played per team: 5

Six teams, five matches each, one clear pattern: England scored at will while the rest of the field scrambled for position.

Who won women’s rugby Six Nations in 2025?

England won the 2025 Women’s Six Nations Championship in dramatic fashion, clinching the title on the final day with a single-point victory over France at Twickenham. It was the 24th edition of the tournament, and England’s fifth consecutive championship.

Final standings

Six teams competed: England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland, and Wales. The table finished with distinct layers separating the contenders from the rest.

The gap between England and second-place France exceeded 100 points in differential—a margin that underscores how far ahead England operated compared to the rest of the field.

Key matches

The defining match was England versus France at Twickenham on 26 April 2025. England won 43-42, clinching the championship by a single point. Earlier in the tournament, Scotland suffered a heavy 7-84 defeat to England, and Wales fell 7-38 to France.

What TV channel is the Women’s 6 Nations on?

The 2025 edition received extensive broadcast coverage across multiple regions, with the BBC handling the majority of UK fixtures.

UK broadcasters

All matches aired live on the BBC in the UK, available through BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website. Scotland and Wales also had dedicated coverage on BBC One Scotland and BBC One Wales respectively, with Wales additionally available on S4C. The final-round England v France fixture on 26 April aired on BBC Two at 4:45pm UK time.

International streaming

Peacock streamed the Women’s Six Nations in the US. Ireland had coverage through RTE and Virgin Media. France TV handled French broadcasts, though the tournament runs under the Guinness sponsorship banner everywhere except France. Italy and Scotland received coverage through Sky Italia and BBC Scotland respectively.

Where can I watch Ladies 6 Nations 2025?

Live streams

BBC iPlayer offered streaming for select matches. The official Six Nations site provided lineups and supporting content. RugbyPass TV also offered women’s rugby live streams including Six Nations fixtures.

Highlights

The official YouTube channel hosted 2025 highlights including Italy v Wales. BBC platforms also provided match highlights and analysis.

What is the Women’s Six Nations 2025 schedule?

The 2025 championship ran from 22 March to 27 April 2025, spanning five rounds of competition.

Key fixtures

Round 5 on 26 April 2025 featured three simultaneous matches: Italy v Wales at 12:15pm UK time on BBC One Wales, Scotland v Ireland at 2:30pm on BBC One Scotland, and England v France at 4:45pm on BBC Two. Earlier rounds ran across BBC channels and BBC iPlayer throughout March and April.

Results

England completed a perfect 5-0 record. Wales finished without a win across five matches. France’s sole defeat came against England. Scotland suffered heavy losses including 7-84 to England, while Wales fell 7-38 to France.

What is the Women’s Six Nations 2025 table?

Final standings

England finished first with 28 points from five wins, scoring 256 points while conceding 71 for a point differential of +185. France came second with 21 points.

Points breakdown

Ireland finished third with 11 points, Italy fourth with 10, Scotland fifth with 9, and Wales sixth with just 1 point from five losses. A minor discrepancy exists between sources regarding France’s record—one source shows a draw that Wikipedia does not list—but the final points totals align.

Timeline

Five key dates shaped the 2025 championship, from opening whistle to final verdict.

The official site now lists 2026 Round 4 beginning in Parma against England, confirming the 2025 edition has concluded.

Confirmed Facts vs What’s Unclear

High-confidence sources anchor several key facts, while other details remain uncertain or unverifiable from available records.

What people are saying

The BBC committed to comprehensive coverage throughout the tournament, with every match shown live across their platforms.

Every game will be shown live on the BBC throughout the duration of the tournament.

Radio Times (TV guide authority)

The tournament also drew significant crowds. England’s Twickenham match reportedly attracted 82,000 spectators, a figure that reflects the growing appetite for women’s rugby at the elite level.

England winning the title with a final-day victory by a single point over France.

Wikipedia (Encyclopedic summary)

Bottom line

England won the 2025 championship by being clinical and consistent, yet the title race kept fans guessing until the final minutes. For UK supporters, comprehensive free-to-air coverage set the standard. For US audiences, Peacock opened the door to streaming. The real measure of this tournament’s impact may show up in 2026: more broadcast partners, more venues, and—based on Twickenham’s attendance—more spectators willing to fill a stadium for women’s rugby.

Related reading: Championship standings table

England’s single-point triumph over France mirrored England’s 21st title victory in the championship finale on April 26.

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