England’s 2026 Six Nations fixtures revealed with Steve Borthwick handed perfect start
Rugby NewsMonday, 19 May 2025 at 09:43
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England’s 2026 Six Nations fixtures revealed with Steve Borthwick handed perfect start: It’s not been officially announced, but the cat’s out of the bag.
Hospitality packages for the 2026 Six Nations are already doing the rounds, revealing England’s full fixture list. And for Steve Borthwick, it’s close to the perfect start.
A huge opening at the Allianz Stadium, a Valentine’s Day grudge match, and a potential Grand Slam decider in Paris—England fans, buckle up.
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England’s 2026 Six Nations fixtures:
England v Wales – Saturday 7th February 2026
Venue: Twickenham Stadium (Capacity: 82,000)
This old rivalry needs no introduction. England and Wales have faced off 141 times, with England winning 69 to Wales’ 61, with 12 draws. Twickenham has been a fortress in recent meetings, but Wales always bring a special kind of chaos. Last time out in London? England edged a tense one. Expect more of the same with the Six Nations curtain-raiser.
Fun fact: The biggest-ever Twickenham crowd for this fixture came in 2016, when 82,000 saw England win 25-21.
Scotland v England – Saturday 14th February 2026
Venue: Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh (Capacity: 67,144)
The Calcutta Cup clash returns to the Scottish capital—and England will still be smarting. Scotland have had the better of recent battles, winning four of the last six. That dominance was unthinkable a decade ago. Valentine's weekend will be anything but romantic in this historic rivalry that dates back to 1871.
Fun fact: England haven’t won at Murrayfield since 2020. The pressure’s on.
England v Ireland – Saturday 21st February 2026
Venue: Twickenham Stadium (Capacity: 82,000)
Modern classics, every time. Ireland have become England’s fiercest Six Nations foes in recent years, and the last three meetings have all had title implications. England will relish the chance to host the men in green at fortress Twickenham, where they’ve had the upper hand historically—winning 50 of 71 meetings on home soil.
Fun fact: Ireland have won three of the last five encounters between the sides, including a Grand Slam decider in 2023.
Italy v England – Saturday 7th March 2026
Venue: Stadio Olimpico, Rome (Capacity: 70,634)
Let’s be honest—this has been one-way traffic. England are unbeaten in all 30 meetings with the Azzurri. But recent years have shown Italy closing the gap and even knocking off bigger names. A Roman banana skin? Maybe not yet. But with young Italian stars on the rise, it’s not a total formality anymore.
Fun fact: England once racked up 80 points on Italy in Rome (2001), their biggest-ever Six Nations win.
France v England – Saturday 14th March 2026
Venue: Stade de France, Paris (Capacity: 81,338)
The biggest finish of all. If things go to plan, this could be a Grand Slam showdown. France v England is the Six Nations’ showpiece—and with both sides packed with world-class talent, it’s always explosive. Paris hasn’t been kind to England lately, but Borthwick’s men will be targeting revenge after back-to-back defeats in France.
Fun fact: France's 53-10 demolition of England at Twickenham in 2023 was their biggest-ever win over the Red Rose.
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Three Players Bound for Lions Call-Ups After This Weekend
Andy Farrell’s first British & Irish Lions squad raised plenty of eyebrows—and not just for who made it, but for the
serious talent left behind. But just because they missed out on the initial 36-man squad doesn’t mean the door is shut.
With form peaking at the perfect time and injuries always a factor on tour, these three stars are making Farrell’s job harder by the week. Whether it’s through electric attacking displays, tactical brilliance or all-round consistency, they’re banging on the Lions’ door—and doing it loudly.
Here are three standout names who could still make the trip Down Under.
✨ #1. Darcy Graham – The Magician Strikes Back
Left out? Not bothered. Scotland’s electric winger Darcy Graham let his feet do the talking with a scintillating hat-trickas Edinburgh thrashed Ulster 47-17 to secure a play-off spot.
Dubbed “a magician” by RugbyPass’s Simon Thomas, Graham conjured up a highlight-reel performance that screamed Lions-quality.
Even his coach Sean Everitt couldn’t hide the disappointment:
“Every time he puts on a rugby jersey, he turns something out of nothing. He’s a real magician.”
At just 26, there’s still time. But if injuries hit, don’t be surprised if Graham gets a last-minute boarding pass to Australia.
? #2. George Ford – England’s Cheat Code
Ninety-nine caps. Endless class. Still no Lions shirt.
George Ford produced another fly-half masterclass as Sale battered Bristol 41-27. Calm, ruthless, brilliant—he ran the show like a man on a mission.
Sale skipper Ben Curry summed it up:
“Fordy is a little cheat code. I don’t think there are many players in the world like him.”
Despite being overlooked, the 32-year-old is playing some of the best rugby of his career. He’s the heartbeat of Sale, the glue for England—and arguably the Lions’ biggest omission so far.
? #3. Ben Spencer – Finn’s Right-Hand Man
While Finn Russell dazzled against Leicester, it was Ben Spencer who quietly stole the show in Bath’s 43-15 demolition job.
His box-kicking? On the money. His distribution? Crisp and fast. Oh, and he chipped in with a cracking solo try too.
Spencer’s combination with Russell is flourishing—and if the Lions want ready-made chemistry, the Bath No.9 should be on the plane.
He’s been knocking on the door for years. Maybe 2025 is the moment he finally
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