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Women’s Six Nations 2026: Red Roses ready to seal the crown on final weekend
William Hill News tipsters assess the decisive final round of the 2026 Women’s Six Nations, with England closing in on another Grand Slam as France attempt to halt the Red Roses juggernaut in Bordeaux.
Women’s Six Nations Final Weekend Tips:
- Wales vs Italy – Italy win
- Ireland vs Scotland – Ireland win
- France vs England – England win
With the championship table finely poised behind runaway leaders England, the final weekend of the Women’s Six Nations promises drama across all three fixtures. England and France remain locked in the title race at the summit, while Ireland look to cement a strong campaign and Wales aim to avoid a bottom-place finish. Current form, squad depth, and betting odds all point toward another fascinating afternoon of elite women’s rugby union.
Wales vs Italy: Visitors Eye Strong Finish in Cardiff
The final day begins in Cardiff, where Wales are still searching for their first win of the tournament. Despite moments of promise throughout the campaign, Wales have struggled to convert competitive passages into victories and now face the possibility of ending the championship at the foot of the standings.
Italy, priced at 3/10 for victory, arrive with momentum after a commanding win over Scotland and a spirited attacking display in defeat to England, where they managed to score 33 points against the tournament favourites. Wales, available at 12/5, have shown flashes of quality through key individuals, but defensive inconsistency has proven costly throughout the competition.
The Italians have looked sharper in transition and more clinical inside the opposition 22, while their confidence has visibly grown as the tournament has progressed. Wales will hope home support in Cardiff can inspire an upset, but the metrics and recent form strongly favour the visitors.
Wales v Italy Prediction: Italy to win
Ireland vs Scotland: Hosts Primed for Comfortable Victory
Ireland head into their final fixture looking to secure a third victory of the championship and potentially a top-three finish. Installed as overwhelming 1/100 favourites, the hosts have steadily improved under Scott Bemand and now appear one of the most organised sides outside the dominant top two.
Scotland, despite rebounding impressively from defeat to France earlier in the tournament, face a significant challenge away from home. Priced at 10/1, the visitors have struggled for consistency and remain vulnerable against physically dominant forward packs.
Ireland’s structure at the breakdown and their territorial kicking game have become major strengths throughout the campaign. Backed by home support and buoyed by strong recent performances, they should control possession and tempo from the outset.
Scotland possess dangerous attacking runners capable of creating moments of pressure, but Ireland’s defensive discipline and superior depth make them deserved heavy favourites entering the clash.
Ireland v Scotland Prediction: Ireland to win
France vs England: Grand Slam Showdown in Bordeaux
The championship finale sees France host England in what amounts to a winner-takes-all clash for the Women’s Six Nations title. Stade Atlantique is expected to welcome a record crowd, creating a huge atmosphere for the biggest fixture in the women’s game this year.
France, available at 5/1, have improved steadily across the tournament, with a new-look backline beginning to find rhythm and confidence. Their attacking style and ability to move the ball quickly in wide channels have caused problems for every opponent they’ve faced.
England, however, remain the benchmark in world rugby. The Red Roses sit top of the standings with four wins from four, boasting a points difference of +164 after another dominant campaign. The return of experienced forwards Lilli Ives Campion, Maddie Feaunati, and Sadia Kabeya significantly strengthens an already formidable pack.
At 1/10, England are rightly overwhelming favourites. Their physicality, depth, and tactical adaptability under pressure continue to separate them from the chasing pack, and they look well positioned to secure another Grand Slam triumph.
France v England Prediction: England to win
Odds subject to change, prices accurate at the time of writing.
