England will start their latest defence of the women’s rugby union Six Nations title at home to Italy in March.

England will start their latest defence of the women’s rugby union Six Nations title at home to Italy in March.

They’ll be trying to win the competition for the seventh time in a row.

The first match of next year’s tournament sees Ireland take on France, while Scotland’s opener comes against Wales in Edinburgh.

The final will culminate at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham on Saturday 26^th April.