England Kicks Off Six Nations Title Defense Against Italy.

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England will start their Women’s Six Nations title defense against Italy at York Community Stadium on March 23.

Ireland, who finished third in this year’s Six Nations, will kick off the competition at home against France on March 22.

Scotland will also play their opening match at home, hosting Wales in Edinburgh.

In April, England’s Red Roses clinched their sixth consecutive Six Nations title and a third straight Grand Slam by defeating France in Bordeaux.

The two teams might face off again in a potential Grand Slam decider on April 26 at Twickenham's Allianz Stadium, which will also host the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup final.

Six Nations chief Julie Paterson highlighted the importance of showcasing women's rugby next year, stating, “The opportunity to elevate women’s rugby cannot be overstated. It can benefit the entire game, its players, and its fans.”

John Mitchell’s team will have away games against Wales and Ireland in rounds two and three before hosting Scotland at Mattioli Woods Welford Road Stadium in Leicester on April 19.