Rugby Union
Women’s Six Nations 2026: Rampant Red Roses Top Round 2 Treble
William Hill News tipsters look at the upcoming fixtures in Round 2 of the 2026 Women’s Six Nations competition, with England looking to assert their status as the number one team on the planet.
Women’s Six Nations Round 2 Tips:
- Scotland vs England – England win
- Wales vs France – France win
- Ireland vs Italy – Ireland win
As England, France, and Ireland prepare to face their rivals, the question is not who has the legacy, but whether current form and metrics can hold up under the spotlight. This Women’s rugby union predictions and analysis piece delves into what the numbers reveal ahead of a pivotal matchday.
Scotland vs England: Visitors Too Strong For Old Enemy
The narrative between these sides has long been one-sided: England wield an unmatched track record in the Women’s Six Nations, with 29 straight victories and an average of nine tries per game in their last championship.
Scotland, buoyed by a narrow win over Wales in round one, will need to convert momentum into defensive solidity.
England arrive with the shortest outright betting odds, and William Hill lists them as overwhelming tournament favourites. The squad’s adaptability under John Mitchell, highlighted by a 33-12 win over Ireland in front of record attendance, suggests a depth and tactical range few can match.
Scotland’s recent attacking verve, led by Shona Campbell, will test England’s discipline, but the data favours the visitors by a significant margin.
Scotland v England Prediction: England to win
Wales vs France: Can Home Pride Offset French Precision?
Cardiff hosts a Wales side still searching for cohesion after a narrow opening defeat and a prolonged run without major upsets in the competition.
France, under new head coach François Ratier, opened with a 40-7 statement win over Italy and remain second-favourites for the Six Nations crown. French attacking metrics—five tries or more per match in their last campaign—meet a Welsh defence that has struggled to contain top-tier sides.
The standout individual for Wales, Kayleigh Powell, posted the highest metres gained in round one, but Wales’ historical wooden spoon status (100/1 odds for the title) highlights the gulf.
France are well and truly in contention for the overall crown, and with their blend of set-piece accuracy and transition speed, they rate markedly ahead of Wales on all key indicators.
Wales v France Prediction: France to win
Ireland vs Italy: Galway Hosts a Pivotal Showdown for Both Sides
Of all three fixtures, this presents the most statistical intrigue. Ireland, under Scott Bemand, have consistently finished behind the two dominant nations but enter this match as firm favourites at home.
Italy’s trajectory has been less convincing, with World Cup form lagging and opening round struggles evident. Ireland’s strengths lie in breakdown efficiency and phase retention—areas where Italy have conceded turnovers at a higher-than-average rate.
Ireland, priced at 5/1 for the title, are not in the outright market’s upper echelon, but in head-to-head terms, the metrics point clearly toward a home win, especially given Galway’s historic hosting boost and the squad’s improved continuity.
Ireland v Italy Prediction: Ireland to win
