Reigning champions England will have to be at their best to retain their Women’s Six Nations title this year as their Championship rivals bid to topple Simon Middleton’s side.
England won their 15th Women’s Six Nations crown by completing the clean sweep, while they also finished with the top points-scorer and top try-scorer of the Championship.
The Red Roses begin their defence with arguably the biggest game of the Women’s Six Nations as they travel to France for a monumental tussle with the 2018 champions.
Should they pass that first test, their road to retaining their title will not get any easier with a trip to Glasgow next up as they lock horns once again with Scotland in Round 2.
Round 3 will be the first time England enjoy home comforts when they welcome Ireland to Castle Park in Doncaster before facing Wales at Twickenham Stoop in the penultimate round.
The final weekend of the Championship will then see England travel to Italy where they will hope to lift the Women’s Six Nations trophy for a second consecutive year.
Round 1: France v England (Sunday 2 February 12:30 Stade du Hameau, Pau)
Round 2: Scotland v England (Sunday 9 February 12:10 Scotstoun Stadium, Glasgow)
Round 3: England v Ireland (Sunday 23 February 12:45 Castle Park, Doncaster)
Round 4: England v Wales (Saturday 7 March 12:05 Twickenham Stoop, Twickenham)
Round 5: Italy v England (Sunday 15 March 13:30 Stadio Plebiscito, Padova)
Tickets are now on sale for the two home games starting at £20 for adults and £15 for children for unreserved standing tickets.
They are also offering a family package for two adults and two children for just £40, saving £30.
Tickets can be purchased here: https://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/
