Women's Six Nations Championship 2023: International Rugby Union Tournament for Female Teams from Six Nations countries

Rugby Time's A-Changin': The Exciting 2023 Women's Six Nations Ahead

Get ready to cheer on the Red Roses as they aim for a record-breaking fifth consecutive Six Nations title! But they'll have some fierce competition from their rivals eager to knock them off their throne. So, sit back and hold on tight - this season is going to be filled with nail-biting matches, top-tier talent, and more enthusiastic fans than ever before!

2023 is shaping up to be an exceptional year for rugby. The sport is turning 200 years old, and the Men's World Cup will be hosted in France this September. Excitingly, the Women's Six Nations has seen an astonishing 69% increase in stadium attendance! Let's take a peek at the teams that will be making their mark in this year's championship:

Wales

Unity and belief - those are the pillars of Wales' head coach Ioan Cunningham's system. And it's working! After joining the women's setup in 2021, he's managed to bring the squad together and propel them to a third-place finish in the 2022 TikTok Women's Six Nations and a spot in the Rugby World Cup quarterfinals. Excitingly, this is just the beginning for Wales in their professional journey!

England

Marie Packer, one of the most decorated players in the game, has proven time and time again to be a rock in England's back row. The Red Roses claimed their fourth consecutive championship in 2022, with Packer earning an openside flanker spot on the Women's Six Nations Team of the Championship. Román Simón Middleton, their coach, will be stepping down after the 2023 Championships, but his impact on women's rugby has been monumental! Can England keep their winning streak alive this year?

Italy

Giovanni Raineri steps into the role of women's coach for Italy after a successful stint with the Stormers in South Africa. An exciting and fresh perspective for Italy, this is Raineri's first foray into women's rugby. With a new squad and a few departed veterans, it may take some time for Italy to gel and find their footing. Can they surprise us this year?

France

Training together for the first time, head coaches David Ortiz and Gaelle Mignot are leading Les Bleues as they prepare for the 2023 Women's Six Nations. Loaded with promising new talent and returning veterans, France aims to capture their sixth championship. A promising season awaits!

Scotland

Scotland is aiming high with the addition of Martin Haag, a new assistant coach, and a squad fueled by 28 professional contracts. They have the daunting task of facing England in the first game, but Haag is thrilled to be at the forefront of the revolution. As part of a larger initiative to professionalize the women's game, Scotland stands poised to make its mark!

Ireland

Ireland will be led by Nichola Fryday, who will keep the team's leadership after guiding them to fourth place in 2022. With a mix of youth and experienced players, Ireland is gaining momentum and promises to deliver a competitive performance this year.

The 2023 Women's Six Nations opens on March 25, with Wales hosting Ireland and England playing Scotland. The tournament concludes on April 29, with England hosting France in their final game. Here's the complete schedule for your planning purposes:

March 25:

Wales v Ireland, 2:15pm, Cardiff Arms Park (Cardiff)
England v Scotland, 4:45pm, Kingston Park (Newcastle)

March 26:

Italy v France, 3:00pm, Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi (Parma)

April 1:

Ireland v France, 3:15pm, Musgrave Park (Cork)
Scotland v Wales, 5:30pm, Edinburgh Rugby Stadium (Edinburgh)

April 2:

England v Italy, 3:00pm, Franklin's Gardens (Northampton)

April 15:

Wales v England, 2:15pm, Cardiff Arms Park (Cardiff)
Italy v Ireland, 4:45pm, Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi (Parma)

April 16:

France v Scotland, 3:15pm, Stade de la Rabine (Vannes)

April 22:

Ireland v England, 2:15pm, Musgrave Park (Cork)
Scotland v Italy, 4:45pm, Edinburgh Rugby Stadium (Edinburgh)

April 23:

France v Wales, 3:15pm, Stade des Alpes (Grenoble)

April 29:

England v France, 1:00pm, Twickenham Stadium (London)
Italy v Wales, 3:30pm, Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi (Parma)
Scotland v Ireland, 7:30pm, Edinburgh Rugby Stadium (Edinburgh)

Get ready to support the remarkable women of rugby as they push themselves to new heights! Stay tuned for updates on their incredible journey and make sure to follow our #HereForHer campaign. For more on the Men's Six Nations 2023, check out our Guinness Six Nations 2023 article. And don't miss out on all the exciting action in other sports this March with our March Sport Preview 2023.

Go Teams, and good luck! For those looking to place some bets on the action, check out some of the best betting sites in SA for the 2023 Women's Six Nations, such as Betway, Fafabet, Supabets, Gbets, and bet.co.za. Get ready to ride the wave of excitement and witness the history that's about to be made!

Kabeya, a newcomer to women's rugby, might find an opportunity with Scotland's ambitious disposal strategies in the 2023 Women's Six Nations, as they aim to make an impact on the global stage.

In the preparation for the 2023 Women's Six Nations, France's head coaches David Ortiz and Gaelle Mignot are optimistic about their squad's potential, aspiring to add another Six Nations championship to their trophy case.

Thrilled about Scotland's professional initiative and the addition of Martin Haag as an assistant coach, Kabeya hopes to be part of a game-changing season for the team, starting with the opener against England on March 25.