Scotland v England Women’s Six Nations 2026: How to Watch

Scotland will host England in the second round of the 2026 Women’s Six Nations at Edinburgh’s Murrayfield Stadium on Saturday, 18 April 2026, with the Red Roses aiming to extend their record-breaking winning streak in front of a projected sell-out crowd.

England enter the match having won their last 18 Women’s Six Nations fixtures, a run that began after their loss to France in the 2024 championship. Their most recent victory came against Italy in the opening round of the 2026 tournament, a 43–0 win at Twickenham. Scotland, meanwhile, opened their campaign with a narrow 22–19 defeat to Wales in Llanelli, leaving them seeking their first win of the season.

The fixture marks the first Women’s Six Nations meeting between the two teams at Murrayfield since 2022, when England won 24–10. Scotland have not defeated England in the Women’s Six Nations since 2007, a streak of 15 consecutive losses in the competition. However, the Scots have shown improved form in recent seasons, finishing fourth in the 2025 tournament with wins over Italy, and Ireland.

Murrayfield is expected to host a record attendance for a women’s rugby match in Scotland, with Scottish Rugby confirming that all 67,144 seats have been sold. This would surpass the previous record of 52,000 set during Scotland’s 2023 Women’s Autumn International against New Zealand at the same venue.

England head coach John Mitchell named an unchanged starting XV from their opening-round win over Italy, citing continuity and consistency in their preparations. Scotland’s head coach Bryan Redpath has recalled experienced centre Helen Nelson to the starting lineup after she missed the Wales match due to a minor hamstring strain. Nelson, who earned her 50th cap in the 2025 tournament, is expected to provide leadership in midfield.

Key players to watch include England’s captain Marlie Packer, who leads the team in tackles and turnovers over the past two seasons, and Scotland’s fullback Emma Orr, who scored her side’s only try against Wales and has been one of the tournament’s leading gain-makers so far. Orr will face a stern test against England’s defensive line, which has conceded an average of just 5.3 points per game in their last 10 Women’s Six Nations matches.

The match will be broadcast live on BBC Scotland and BBC iPlayer in the United Kingdom, with free-to-air coverage also available via the Rugby World website and app. International viewers can access the game through World Rugby’s official streaming platform, which is providing complimentary access to all 2026 Women’s Six Nations matches as part of its growth initiative for the women’s game.

A win for England would take them to the top of the 2026 Women’s Six Nations table with maximum points, while a Scottish victory would keep their hopes of avoiding the wooden spoon alive and mark their first win over England in the competition in nearly two decades. Regardless of the result, the fixture is set to be a significant moment for the growth of women’s rugby in Scotland, with record attendance underscoring rising public interest in the sport.