Six Nations and Women's Six Nations 2025: Fixtures, Highlights, and Championship Drama

Relive the thrilling 2025 Six Nations and Women's Six Nations tournaments with full fixture lists, match highlights, and championship drama.

Six Nations 2025 Recap

The men's Six Nations 2025 concluded with France lifting the trophy after a dominant campaign. England and Ireland put up strong challenges, but fell just short. Key moments included:

  • France's opening 43-0 thrashing of Wales with Antoine Dupont in scintillating form
  • England's dramatic 26-25 last-minute win over France in Round 2
  • Ireland's crucial 27-22 victory against England in Round 1

Women's Six Nations Heats Up

The Women's Six Nations promises exciting rugby as England chase a seventh consecutive title ahead of the Women's Rugby World Cup. Key storylines:

  • England started strong with a 38-5 victory over Italy
  • France made their intentions clear with a 27-15 win over Ireland
  • The upcoming Wales vs England clash (March 29) could be tournament-defining

Full Six Nations Fixtures

Men's Tournament

Round 1 Highlights:

  • France 43-0 Wales
  • Scotland 31-19 Italy
  • Ireland 27-22 England

Final Standings:

  1. France (Champions)
  2. Ireland
  3. England

Women's Tournament Schedule

Upcoming Key Matches:

March 29:

  • France vs Scotland (Stade Marcel-Deflandre)
  • Wales vs England (Principality Stadium)

April 26 Finals Weekend:

  • England vs France (Twickenham - potential decider)

Championship Storylines to Watch

  • Can England's women maintain their historic dominance?
  • Will France's men build on their 2025 success?
  • Which players will stake their claim for British & Irish Lions selection?

Analysis and Reactions

The 2025 championships have already delivered:

  • Tactical masterclasses: France's attacking rugby vs traditional England power game
  • Emerging stars: New talents making their mark in both tournaments
  • World Cup implications: Women's teams using Six Nations as crucial preparation

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