2023 Women's Six Nations Championship

The 2023 Women's Six Nations Championship, known as the TikTok Women's Six Nations for marketing purposes, was the 22nd series of the Women's Six Nations Championship, an annual women's rugby union competition between England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland and Wales. It began on 25 March and concluded on 29 April 2023.[1]

2023 Women's Six Nations Championship
Date25 March – 29 April 2023
Countries England
 France
 Ireland
 Italy
 Scotland
 Wales
Tournament statistics
Champions England (19th title)
Grand Slam England (17th title)
Triple Crown England (23rd title)
Matches played15
Tries scored122 (8.13 per match)
Top point scorer(s)England Marlie Packer (35)
Top try scorer(s)England Marlie Packer (7)
Player of the tournamentFrance Gabrielle Vernier
Official websiteOfficial website
2022 (Previous) (Next) 2024

England entered the tournament as defending champions, having completed a Grand Slam in 2022 and retained their title with a 38–33 victory over France in the final game.

Participants

Nation Stadiums Head coach Captain
Home stadium Capacity Location
 England Kingston Park[2] 10,200 Newcastle England Simon Middleton Sarah Hunter
Marlie Packer[lower-alpha 1]
Franklin's Gardens 15,200 Northampton
Twickenham Stadium 82,000 London
 France Stade de la Rabine[4] 11,303 Vannes France Gaëlle Mignot
France David Ortiz[5]
Gaëlle Hermet
Stade des Alpes 20,068 Grenoble
 Ireland Musgrave Park 8,008 Cork Ireland Greg McWilliams Nichola Fryday
 Italy Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi 5,000 Parma Italy Giovanni Raineri[6] Manuela Furlan
 Scotland Edinburgh Rugby Stadium[7] 7,800 Edinburgh Scotland Bryan Easson Rachel Malcolm
 Wales Cardiff Arms Park 12,125 Cardiff Wales Ioan Cunningham Hannah Jones

Squads

Table

Position Nation Matches Points Tries Bonus
points
Table
points
Played Won Drawn Lost For Against Diff For Against T BP L BP GS BP
1 England 5500 27148+223 457 503 28
2 France 5401 20267+135 3210 410 21
3 Wales 5302 118135–17 1720 300 15
4 Scotland 5203 94178–84 1528 200 10
5 Italy 5104 72162–90 1026 000 4
6 Ireland 5005 25192–167 331 000 0

Table ranking rules

  • Four points are awarded for a win.
  • Two points are awarded for a draw.
  • A bonus point is awarded to a team that scores four or more tries, or loses by seven points or fewer.
  • Three bonus points are awarded to a team that wins all five of their matches (a Grand Slam). This ensures that a Grand Slam winning team would top the table with at least 23 points, as another team could lose one match while winning two bonus points and win the other four matches while winning four bonus points for a maximum of 22 points.
  • Tiebreakers
    • If two or more teams are tied on table points, the team with the better points difference (points scored against points conceded) is ranked higher.
    • If the above tiebreaker fails to separate tied teams, the team that scores the higher number of total tries (including penalty tries) in their matches is ranked higher.
    • If two or more teams remain tied after applying the above tiebreakers then those teams will be placed at equal rank; if the tournament has concluded and more than one team is placed first then the title will be shared between them.

Fixtures

Round 1

25 March 2023
14:15 GMT (UTC+0)
(1 BP) Wales 31–5 Ireland
Try: Callender 4' m
Bevan 13' c
Harries 23' c
H. Jones 33' c
Tuipulotu 46' m
Con: Bevan (3/5) 14', 24', 34'
ReportTry: Fryday 67' m
Cardiff Arms Park, Cardiff
Attendance: 4,962
Referee: Amber McLachlan (Australia)
FB15Courtney Keight
RW14Lisa Neumann
OC13Hannah Jones (c)downward-facing red arrow 60'
IC12Kerin Lake
LW11Carys Williams-Morris
FH10Elinor Snowsill
SH9Keira Bevandownward-facing red arrow 60'
N88Bethan Lewisdownward-facing red arrow 57'
OF7Alex Callender
BF6Georgia Evans
RL5Gwen Crabbdownward-facing red arrow 7'
LL4Abbie Fleming
TP3Sisilia Tuipulotudownward-facing red arrow 60'
HK2Kelsey Jonesdownward-facing red arrow 62'
LP1Gwenllian Pyrs
Replacements:
HK16Katharine Evansupward-facing green arrow 62'
PR17Caryl Thomas
PR18Cerys Haleupward-facing green arrow 60'
LK19Kate Williamsupward-facing green arrow 57'
N820Sioned Harriesupward-facing green arrow 7'
SH21Ffion Lewisupward-facing green arrow 60'
FH22Lleucu George
WG23Hannah Bluckupward-facing green arrow 60'
Coach:
Wales Ioan Cunningham
FB15Méabh Deelydownward-facing red arrow 32'
RW14Aoife Doyledownward-facing red arrow 48'
OC13Aoife Dalton
IC12Enya Breen
LW11Natasja Behan
FH10Nicole Cronindownward-facing red arrow 64'
SH9Molly Scuffil-McCabe
N88Brittany Hogandownward-facing red arrow 57'
OF7Maeve Óg O'Learydownward-facing red arrow 40'
BF6Dorothy Walldownward-facing red arrow 57'
RL5Sam Monaghanred cross icon 20' to 32'
LL4Nichola Fryday (c)
TP3Linda Djougang
HK2Neve Jones
LP1Sadhbh McGrathdownward-facing red arrow 57'
Replacements:
HK16Deirbhile Nic a Bháirdyellow card 44' to 54'upward-facing green arrow 40'
PR17Niamh O'Dowd
PR18Christy Haneyupward-facing green arrow 57'
LK19Jo Brownupward-facing green arrow 57'
FL20Grace Mooreupward-facing green arrow 57'
FL21Hannah O'Connorupward-facing green arrow 20'downward-facing red arrow 32'upward-facing green arrow 64'
SH22Dannah O'Brienupward-facing green arrow 48'
FB23Vicky A. Irwinupward-facing green arrow 32'
Coach:
Ireland Greg McWilliams

Player of the Match:
Sisilia Tuipulotu (Wales)

Assistant referees:
Doriane Domenjo (France)
Maria Latos (Germany)
Television match official:
Ian Tempest (England)

Notes:

  • Kate Williams (Wales), Natasja Behan, Méabh Deely, Sadhbh McGrath and Niamh O'Dowd (all Ireland) made their international debuts.[8]

25 March 2023
16:45 GMT (UTC+0)
(1 BP) England 58–7 Scotland
Try: MacDonald (2) 9' c, 24' m
Cokayne (2) 18' m, 31' c
Heard 27' c
P. Cleall 42' m
Kabeya 50' c
M. Packer (3) 58' m, 63' m, 67' m
Con: Reed (1/1) 9'
Tuima (3/9) 28', 32', 51'
ReportTry: Rollie 75' c
Con: Nelson (1/1) 77' c
Kingston Park, Newcastle
Attendance: 10,053
Referee: Aimee Barrett-Theron (South Africa)
FB15Abigail Dowdownward-facing red arrow 62'
RW14Jessica Breach
OC13Lagi Tuima
IC12Amber Reeddownward-facing red arrow 19'
LW11Claudia MacDonald
FH10Holly Aitchison
SH9Lucy Packerdownward-facing red arrow 62'
N88Sarah Hunter (cc)downward-facing red arrow 59'
OF7Marlie Packer (cc)
BF6Sadia Kabeya
RL5Poppy Clealldownward-facing red arrow 65'
LL4Zoe Aldcroftdownward-facing red arrow 62'
TP3Sarah Berndownward-facing red arrow 53'
HK2Amy Cokaynedownward-facing red arrow 53'
LP1Mackenzie Carsondownward-facing red arrow 53'
Replacements:
HK16Lark Daviesupward-facing green arrow 53'
PR17Liz Crakeupward-facing green arrow 53'
PR18Kelsey Cliffordupward-facing green arrow 53'
LK19Catherine O'Donnellupward-facing green arrow 59'
FL20Sarah Beckettupward-facing green arrow 62'
SH21Ella Wyrwasupward-facing green arrow 62'
CE22Tatyana Heardupward-facing green arrow 19'
FB23Emma Singupward-facing green arrow 62'
Coach:
England Simon Middleton
FB15Chloe Rollie
RW14Coreen Grantdownward-facing red arrow 52'
OC13Emma Orr
IC12Meryl Smithdownward-facing red arrow 63'
LW11Francesca McGhie
FH10Helen Nelson
SH9Caity Mattinsondownward-facing red arrow 53'
N88Evie Gallagher
OF7Rachel McLachlan
BF6Rachel Malcolm (c)downward-facing red arrow 64'
RL5Louise McMillan
LL4Lyndsay O'Donnelldownward-facing red arrow 72'
TP3Christine Belisledownward-facing red arrow 52'
HK2Lana Skeldondownward-facing red arrow 53'
LP1Leah Bartlettdownward-facing red arrow 67'
Replacements:
HK16Jodie Rettieupward-facing green arrow 53'
PR17Anne Youngupward-facing green arrow 67'
PR18Elliann Clarkeupward-facing green arrow 52'
LK19Eva Donaldsonupward-facing green arrow 72'
FL20Eilidh Sinclairupward-facing green arrow 64'
SH21Mairi McDonaldupward-facing green arrow 53'
FH22Beth Blacklockupward-facing green arrow 63'
WG23Liz Musgroveupward-facing green arrow 52'
Coach:
Scotland Bryan Easson

Player of the Match:
Marlie Packer (England)

Assistant referees:
Precious Pazani (Zimbabwe)
Adele Roberts (Belgium)
Television match official:
Olly Hodges (Ireland)

Notes:

  • Kelsey Clifford, Liz Crake and Ella Wyrwas (all England), and Francesca McGhie and Beth Blacklock (both Scotland) made their international debuts.[9][10][11]
  • Mackenzie Carson made her debut for England, having previously earned three caps for Canada.[12]
  • This was the 141st and final test match for Sarah Hunter (England) who announced her retirement in the week before kick-off.[13]
  • By playing against England, Caity Mattinson became the first woman to play both for and against England and Scotland in an Anglo-Scottish match.
  • No replacement was issued for Poppy Cleall when she came off in the 65th minute.
  • This was England 20th consecutive Women's Six Nations win, surpassing the records of 19 wins they made between 2005 and 2009, and 2009 and 2013.

26 March 2023
16:00 CEST (UTC+2)
Italy 12–22 France
Try: Franco 22' c
D'Incà 48' m
Con: Sillari (1/2) 24'
ReportTry: Vernier 25' m
Arbez 34' c
Boujard 75' c
Con: Bourdon (1/2) 35'
Trémoulière (1/1) 76'
Pen: Bourdon (1/2) 8'
Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi, Parma
Referee: Maggie Cogger-Orr (New Zealand)
FB15Vittoria Ostuni Minuzzi
RW14Aura Muzzored cross icon 25' to 33'
OC13Michela Sillari
IC12Beatrice Rigoni
LW11Alyssa D'Incà
FH10Veronica Madia
SH9Sofia Stefandownward-facing red arrow 52'
N88Elisa Giordano (c)
OF7Giada Francodownward-facing red arrow 66'
BF6Francesca Sgorbini
RL5Giordana Duca
LL4Valeria Fedrighidownward-facing red arrow 50'
TP3Lucia Gaidownward-facing red arrow 57'
HK2Vittoria Vecchini
LP1Silvia Turanidownward-facing red arrow 32'
Replacements:
HK16Emanuela Stecca
PR17Gaia Marisupward-facing green arrow 32'
PR18Sara Seyeupward-facing green arrow 57'
LK19Sara Tounesiupward-facing green arrow 50'
FL20Isabella Locatelliupward-facing green arrow 66'
SH21Sara Barratinupward-facing green arrow 25'downward-facing red arrow 33'upward-facing green arrow 52'
CE22Emma Stevanini
FB23Beatrice Capomaggi
Coach:
Italy Giovanni Raineri
FB15Émilie Boulard
RW14Cyrielle Banet
OC13Marine Ménagerdownward-facing red arrow 70'
IC12Gabrielle Vernier
LW11Caroline Boujardyellow card 28' to 38'
FH10Carla Arbezdownward-facing red arrow 57'
SH9Pauline Bourdondownward-facing red arrow 77'
N88Charlotte Escudero
OF7Émeline Grosdownward-facing red arrow 67'
BF6Axelle Berthoumieudownward-facing red arrow 51'
RL5Audrey Forlani (c)
LL4Manae Feleu
TP3Assia Khalfaouidownward-facing red arrow 61'
HK2Agathe Sochatdownward-facing red arrow 77'
LP1Annaëlle Deshayesdownward-facing red arrow 61'
Replacements:
HK16Célia Domainupward-facing green arrow 77'
PR17Coco Lindelaufupward-facing green arrow 61'
PR18Rose Bernadouupward-facing green arrow 61'
LK19Maëlle Picutupward-facing green arrow 67'
FL20Gaëlle Hermetupward-facing green arrow 51'
SH21Alexandra Chambonupward-facing green arrow 77'
FH22Jessy Trémoulièreupward-facing green arrow 57'
CE23Marie Dupouyupward-facing green arrow 70'
Coach:
France Gaëlle Mignot
France David Ortiz

Player of the Match:
Gabrielle Vernier (France)

Assistant referees:
Hollie Davidson (Scotland)
Katherine Ritchie (England)
Television match official:
Olly Hodges (Ireland)

Notes:

Round 2

1 April 2023
15:15 IST (UTC+1)
Ireland 3–53 France (1 BP)
Pen: O'Brien (1/1) 22'ReportTry: Forlani 9' m
Boujard 13' m
Bourdon (2) 27' c, 32' m
Vernier (2) 35' m, 71' c
Sochat 55' c
Banet 59' m
Escudero 75' c
Con: Bourgeois (2/5) 29', 56'
Trémoulière (2/2) 72', 76'
Musgrave Park, Cork
Attendance: 5,214
Referee: Hollie Davidson (Scotland)
FB15Méabh Deelyyellow card 70' to 80 +1'
RW14Aoife Doyledownward-facing red arrow 73'
OC13Aoife Dalton
IC12Vicky A. Irwindownward-facing red arrow 51'
LW11Natasja Behan
FH10Dannah O'Brien
SH9Molly Scuffil-McCabedownward-facing red arrow 51'
N88Deirbhile Nic a Bháird
OF7Grace Mooredownward-facing red arrow 57'
BF6Dorothy Wall
RL5Sam Monaghan
LL4Nichola Fryday (c)downward-facing red arrow 73'
TP3Christy Haneydownward-facing red arrow 57'
HK2Neve Jonesdownward-facing red arrow 76'
LP1Linda Djougangdownward-facing red arrow 73'
Replacements:
HK16Clara Nielsonupward-facing green arrow 76'
PR17Sadhbh McGrathupward-facing green arrow 57'
PR18Kathryn Buggyupward-facing green arrow 73'
LK19Hannah O'Connorupward-facing green arrow 73'
N820Brittany Hoganupward-facing green arrow 57'
SH21Emma Swordsupward-facing green arrow 51'
CE22Anna McGannupward-facing green arrow 51'
WG23Lauren Delaneyupward-facing green arrow 73'
Coach:
Ireland Greg McWilliams
FB15Morgane Bourgeois
RW14Cyrielle Banet
OC13Marine Ménagerdownward-facing red arrow 60'
IC12Gabrielle Vernier
LW11Caroline Boujard
FH10Carla Arbezdownward-facing red arrow 51'
SH9Pauline Bourdondownward-facing red arrow 58'
N88Charlotte Escudero
OF7Émeline Grosdownward-facing red arrow 51'
BF6Axelle Berthoumieudownward-facing red arrow 25'
RL5Audrey Forlani (c)downward-facing red arrow 67'
LL4Manae Feleu
TP3Clara Joyeuxdownward-facing red arrow 57'
HK2Agathe Sochatdownward-facing red arrow 64'
LP1Annaëlle DeshayesRed card 21'
Replacements:
HK16Elisa Riffonneauupward-facing green arrow 64'
PR17Coco Lindelaufupward-facing green arrow 25'
PR18Assia Khalfaouiupward-facing green arrow 57'
LK19Maëlle Picutupward-facing green arrow 67'
FL20Gaëlle Hermetupward-facing green arrow 51'
SH21Alexandra Chambonupward-facing green arrow 58'
FH22Jessy Trémoulièreupward-facing green arrow 51'
FB23Marie Dupouyupward-facing green arrow 60'
Coach:
France Gaëlle Mignot
France David Ortiz

Player of the Match:
Pauline Bourdon (France)

Assistant referees:
Sara Cox (England)
Maria Heitor (Portugal)
Television match official:
Ben Whitehouse (Wales)

Notes:

  • Kathryn Buggy and Emma Swords (both Ireland) and Elisa Riffonneau (France) made their international debuts.
  • Clara Nielson made her debut for Ireland, having previously earned one cap for England.
  • Nicole Cronin was originally named on the bench for Ireland, but withdrew due to injury. She was replaced by Emma Swords.

1 April 2023
17:30 BST (UTC+1)
Scotland 22–34 Wales
Try: Skeldon 34' c
Grant 48' c
Rollie 66' m
Con: Nelson (2/3) 35', 49'
Pen: Nelson (1/1) 28'
ReportTry: Tuipulotu (2) 3' m, 52' m
Pyrs (2) 29' c, 42' c
F. Lewis 79' c
Con: Bevan (2/4) 30', 44'
Snowsill (1/1) 80'
Pen: Snowsill (1/1) 74'
Edinburgh Rugby Stadium, Edinburgh
Attendance: 3,031
Referee: Maggie Cogger-Orr (New Zealand)
FB15Chloe Rollie
RW14Coreen Grantdownward-facing red arrow 67'
OC13Emma Orr
IC12Meryl Smithdownward-facing red arrow 74'
LW11Francesca McGhie
FH10Helen Nelson
SH9Caity Mattinsondownward-facing red arrow 57'
N88Evie Gallagher
OF7Rachel McLachlanred cross icon 1' to 13'downward-facing red arrow 30'
BF6Rachel Malcolm (c)
RL5Louise McMillan
LL4Lyndsay O'Donnelldownward-facing red arrow 67'
TP3Christine Belisledownward-facing red arrow 57'
HK2Lana Skeldondownward-facing red arrow 80'
LP1Leah Bartlettdownward-facing red arrow 69'
Replacements:
HK16Jodie Rettieupward-facing green arrow 80'
PR17Anne Youngupward-facing green arrow 69'
PR18Elliann Clarkeupward-facing green arrow 57'
LK19Eva Donaldsonupward-facing green arrow 67'
N820Eilidh Sinclairupward-facing green arrow 1'downward-facing red arrow 13'upward-facing green arrow 30'
SH21Mairi McDonaldupward-facing green arrow 57'
FH22Beth Blacklockupward-facing green arrow 74'
WG23Liz Musgroveupward-facing green arrow 67'
Coach:
Scotland Bryan Easson
FB15Courtney Keight
RW14Lisa Neumanndownward-facing red arrow 80'
OC13Hannah Jones (c)
IC12Kerin Lakeyellow card 40' to 50'
LW11Carys Williams-Morris
FH10Elinor Snowsilldownward-facing red arrow 80'
SH9Keira Bevandownward-facing red arrow 61'
N88Sioned Harriesdownward-facing red arrow 64'
OF7Alex Callender
BF6Bethan Lewis
RL5Georgia Evans
LL4Abbie Flemingdownward-facing red arrow 67'
TP3Sisilia Tuipulotudownward-facing red arrow 80'
HK2Kelsey Jonesdownward-facing red arrow 80'
LP1Gwenllian Pyrsdownward-facing red arrow 80'
Replacements:
HK16Carys Phillipsupward-facing green arrow 80'
PR17Cara Hopeupward-facing green arrow 80'
PR18Cerys Haleupward-facing green arrow 80'
LK19Natalia Johnupward-facing green arrow 67'
N820Kate Williamsupward-facing green arrow 64'
SH21Ffion Lewisupward-facing green arrow 61'
FH22Robyn Wilkinsupward-facing green arrow 80'
CE23Hannah Bluckupward-facing green arrow 80'
Coach:
Wales Ioan Cunningham

Player of the Match:
Sisilia Tuipulotu (Wales)

Assistant referees:
Beatrice Benvenuti (Italy)
Mario Pacifico (Italy)
Television match official:
Leo Colgan (Ireland)

Notes:

  • Keira Bevan (Wales) earned her 50th test cap.
  • Lleucu George was originally named on the bench for Wales, but withdrew due to injury. She was replaced by Robyn Wilkins.

2 April 2023
15:00 BST (UTC+1)
(1 BP) England 68–5 Italy
Try: Breach (3) 3' c, 39' m, 64' m
Dow (4) 9' m, 53' c, 56' m, 72' m
MacDonald (2) 17' m, 33' m
Heard 46' c
M. Packer (2) 68' c, 78' m
Con: Aitchison (1/5) 4'
Tuima (1/1) 47'
Sing (2/6) 54', 70'
ReportTry: Tounesi 4' m
Franklin's Gardens, Northampton
Attendance: 12,947
Referee: Kat Roche (United States)
FB15Abigail Dow
RW14Jessica Breach
OC13Lagi Tuima
IC12Tatyana Hearddownward-facing red arrow 66'
LW11Claudia MacDonalddownward-facing red arrow 49'
FH10Holly Aitchison
SH9Lucy Packerdownward-facing red arrow 62'
N88Zoe Aldcroft
OF7Marlie Packer (c)
BF6Sadia Kabeyadownward-facing red arrow 62'
RL5Delaney Burns
LL4Catherine O'Donnelldownward-facing red arrow 62'
TP3Sarah Berndownward-facing red arrow 65'
HK2Amy Cokaynedownward-facing red arrow 62'
LP1Mackenzie Carsondownward-facing red arrow 65'
Replacements:
HK16Lark Daviesupward-facing green arrow 62'
PR17Liz Crakeupward-facing green arrow 65'
PR18Kelsey Cliffordupward-facing green arrow 65'
FL19Sarah Beckettupward-facing green arrow 62'
LK20Emily Robinsonupward-facing green arrow 62'
SH21Ella Wyrwasupward-facing green arrow 62'
CE22Sarah McKennaupward-facing green arrow 66'
FB23Emma Singupward-facing green arrow 49'
Coach:
England Simon Middleton
FB15Vittoria Ostuni Minuzzi
RW14Aura Muzzo
OC13Michela Sillari
IC12Beatrice Rigonired cross icon 26' to 34'downward-facing red arrow 62'
LW11Sofia Stefan
FH10Veronica Madiadownward-facing red arrow 47'
SH9Sara Barattindownward-facing red arrow 58'
N88Elisa Giordano (c)downward-facing red arrow 67'
OF7Giada Franco
BF6Francesca Sgorbini
RL5Giordana Ducadownward-facing red arrow 54'
LL4Sara Tounesi
TP3Lucia Gaidownward-facing red arrow 54'
HK2Vittoria Vecchini
LP1Gai Maris
Replacements:
HK16Emanuela Steccaupward-facing green arrow 67'
PR17Alice Cassaghi
PR18Sara Seyeupward-facing green arrow 54'
LK19Valeria Fedrighiupward-facing green arrow 54'
FL20Isabella Locatelliupward-facing green arrow 67'
SH21Emma Stevaninupward-facing green arrow 47'
CE22Jessica Busatoupward-facing green arrow 62'downward-facing red arrow 67'
FB23Beatrice Capomaggiupward-facing green arrow 26'downward-facing red arrow 34'upward-facing green arrow 58'
Coach:
Italy Giovanni Raineri

Player of the Match:
Sarah Bern (England)

Assistant referees:
Doirane Domenjo (France)
Mary Pringle (Scotland)
Television match official:
Andrew McMenemy (Scotland)

Notes:

Round 3

15 April 2023
14:15 BST (UTC+1)
Wales 3–59 England (1 BP)
Pen: Bevan (1/1) 14'ReportTry: L. Packer 27' c
Heard 36' m
Dow 40' +1 c
Aitchison 46' m
Breach 51' c
Kildunne 55' c
Muir 60' c
Botterman 64' c
Beckett 74' c
Con: Sing (3/5) 28', 40' +2, 51'
Tuima (4/4) 56', 61', 65', 75'
Cardiff Arms Park, Cardiff
Attendance: 8,862
Referee: Joy Neville (Ireland)
FB15Courtney Keight
RW14Lisa Neumann
OC13Hannah Jones (c)
IC12Hannah Bluckdownward-facing red arrow 57'
LW11Lowri Norkett
FH10Elinor Snowsill
SH9Keira Bevandownward-facing red arrow 54'
N88Sioned Harriesdownward-facing red arrow 54'
OF7Alex Callender
BF6Bethan Lewis
RL5Georgia Evans
LL4Abbie Flemingdownward-facing red arrow 47'
TP3Sisilia Tuipulotudownward-facing red arrow 54'
HK2Kelsey Jonesdownward-facing red arrow 54'
LP1Gwenllian Pyrsdownward-facing red arrow 65'
Replacements:
HK16Carys Phillipsupward-facing green arrow 54'
PR17Cara Hopeupward-facing green arrow 65'
PR18Cerys Haleupward-facing green arrow 54'
LK19Natalia Johnupward-facing green arrow 47'downward-facing red arrow 70'
FL20Kate Williamsyellow card 59' to 69'upward-facing green arrow 54'
FL21Bryonie Kingupward-facing green arrow 70'
SH22Ffion Lewisupward-facing green arrow 54'
FH23Robyn Wilkinsupward-facing green arrow 57'
Coach:
Wales Ioan Cunningham
FB15Emma Singdownward-facing red arrow 54'
RW14Jessica Breach
OC13Lagi Tuima
IC12Tatyana Hearddownward-facing red arrow 62'
LW11Abigail Dow
FH10Holly Aitchison
SH9Lucy Packerdownward-facing red arrow 54'
N88Alex Matthewsdownward-facing red arrow 40'
OF7Marlie Packer (c)yellow card 66' to 77'
BF6Sadia Kabeya
RL5Catherine O'Donnelldownward-facing red arrow 13'
LL4Zoe Aldcroft
TP3Sarah Berndownward-facing red arrow 59'
HK2Lark Daviesdownward-facing red arrow 57'
LP1Mackenzie Carsondownward-facing red arrow 52'
Replacements:
HK16May Campbellyellow card 66' to 77'upward-facing green arrow 57'
PR17Hannah Bottermanupward-facing green arrow 52'
PR18Maud Muirupward-facing green arrow 59'
LK19Delaney Burnsupward-facing green arrow 40'
FL20Sarah Beckettupward-facing green arrow 13'
SH21Ella Wyrwasupward-facing green arrow 54'
CE22Sarah McKennaupward-facing green arrow 62'
FB23Ellie Kildunneupward-facing green arrow 54'
Coach:
England Simon Middleton

Player of the Match:
Tatyana Heard (England)

Assistant referees:
Beatrice Benvenuti (Italy)
Maria Pacifico (Italy)
Television match official:
Olly Hodges (Ireland) Notes:


15 April 2023
16:45 CEST (UTC+2)
Italy 24–7 Ireland
Try: Stefan 29' c
D'Incà (2) 42' c, 78' c
Con: Sillari (3/3) 30', 43', 79'
Pen: Sillari (1/1) 64'
ReportTry: Penalty try 68'
Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi, Parma
Referee: Aurélie Groizeleau (France)
FB15Beatrice Capomaggidownward-facing red arrow 69'
RW14Aura Muzzo
OC13Michela Sillari
IC12Beatrice Rigoni
LW11Alyssa D'Incà
FH10Veronica Madiadownward-facing red arrow 64'
SH9Sofia Stefan (c)
N88Giada Franco
OF7Isabella Locatellidownward-facing red arrow 71'
BF6Francesca Sgorbinidownward-facing red arrow 57'
RL5Giordana Duca
LL4Sara Tounesidownward-facing red arrow 80'
TP3Lucia Gaidownward-facing red arrow 68'
HK2Vittoria Vecchini
LP1Gaia Marisdownward-facing red arrow 80'
Replacements:
HK16Emanuela Steccaupward-facing green arrow 80'
PR17Alice Cassaghi
PR18Sara Seyeupward-facing green arrow 68'
LK19Valeria Fedrighiupward-facing green arrow 57'
FL20Laura Gurioliupward-facing green arrow 80'
FL21Alissa Ranucciniupward-facing green arrow 71'
SH22Sara Barattinupward-facing green arrow 69'
WG23Emma Stevaninupward-facing green arrow 64'
Coach:
Italy Giovanni Raineri
FB15Lauren Delany
RW14Aoife Doyle
OC13Aoife Daltondownward-facing red arrow 77'
IC12Anna McGann
LW11Natasja Behandownward-facing red arrow 62'
FH10Dannah O'Brien
SH9Ailsa Hughesdownward-facing red arrow 57'
N88Deirbhile Nic a Bháird
OF7Grace Mooredownward-facing red arrow 66'
BF6Dorothy Walldownward-facing red arrow 59'
RL5Sam Monaghan
LL4Nichola Fryday (c)
TP3Christy Haneydownward-facing red arrow 53'
HK2Neve Jonesdownward-facing red arrow 71'
LP1Linda Djougangdownward-facing red arrow 80'
Replacements:
HK16Clara Nielsonupward-facing green arrow 71'
PR17Sadhbh McGrathupward-facing green arrow 80'
PR18Kathryn Buggyupward-facing green arrow 53'
LK19Hannah O'Connorupward-facing green arrow 66'
FL20Brittany Hoganupward-facing green arrow 60'
SH21Molly Scuffil-McCabeupward-facing green arrow 57'
CE22Vicky A. Irwinupward-facing green arrow 77'
WG23Méabh Deelyupward-facing green arrow 62'
Coach:
Ireland Greg McWilliams

Player of the Match:
Alyssa D'Incà (Italy)

Assistant referees:
Maria Latos (German)
Mary Pringle (Scotland)
Television match official:
Ian Tempest (England)


16 April 2023
15:15 CEST (UTC+2)
(1 BP) France 55–0 Scotland
Try: Bourdon 12' m
Llorens 23' m
Boulard (3) 37' c, 45' m, 56' c
Hermet 50' c
Vernier 54' c
R. Ménager 62' m
Filopon 73' m
Con: Trémoulière (4/8) 38', 51', 55', 57'
Arbez (1/1) 74'
Report
Stade de la Rabine, Vannes
Referee: Lauren Jenner (New Zealand)
FB15Émilie Boulard
RW14Caroline Boujarddownward-facing red arrow 63'
OC13Marine Ménager
IC12Gabrielle Vernier
LW11Mélissande Llorens
FH10Jessy Trémoulièredownward-facing red arrow 63'
SH9Pauline Bourdondownward-facing red arrow 56'
N88Charlotte Escudero
OF7Gaëlle Hermet
BF6Axelle Berthoumieudownward-facing red arrow 66'
RL5Audrey Forlani (c)downward-facing red arrow 52'
LL4Maëlle Picut
TP3Assia Khalfaouidownward-facing red arrow 56'
HK2Agathe Sochatdownward-facing red arrow 66'
LP1Yllana Brosseaudownward-facing red arrow 58'
Replacements:
HK16Elisa Riffonneauupward-facing green arrow 66'
PR17Ambre Mwayembeupward-facing green arrow 58'
PR18Rose Bernadouupward-facing green arrow 56'
N819Romane Ménagerupward-facing green arrow 52'
LK20Julie Anneryupward-facing green arrow 66'
SH21Alexandra Chambonupward-facing green arrow 56'
FH22Carla Arbezupward-facing green arrow 63'
CE23Maëlle Filoponupward-facing green arrow 63'
Coach:
France Gaëlle Mignot
France David Ortiz
FB15Chloe Rollie
RW14Liz Musgrove
OC13Emma Orrdownward-facing red arrow 77'
IC12Lisa Thomson
LW11Francesca McGhiedownward-facing red arrow 9'
FH10Helen Nelsondownward-facing red arrow 67'
SH9Caity Mattinsondownward-facing red arrow 58'
N88Jade Konkel-Robertsdownward-facing red arrow 47'
OF7Evie Gallagher
BF6Rachel Malcolm (c)
RL5Louise McMillan
LL4Lyndsay O'Donnelldownward-facing red arrow 56'
TP3Christine Belisledownward-facing red arrow 58'
HK2Lana Skeldondownward-facing red arrow 64'
LP1Leah Bartlettdownward-facing red arrow 75'
Replacements:
HK16Jodie Rettieupward-facing green arrow 64'
PR17Anne Youngupward-facing green arrow 75'
PR18Elliann Clarkeupward-facing green arrow 58'
LK19Eva Donaldsonupward-facing green arrow 56'
FL20Rachel McLachlanupward-facing green arrow 47'
SH21Mairi McDonaldupward-facing green arrow 58'
CE22Meryl Smithupward-facing green arrow 67'
WG23Coreen Grantupward-facing green arrow 9'
Coach:
Scotland Bryan Easson

Player of the Match:
Mélissande Llorens (France)

Assistant referees:
Clara Munarini (Italy)
Katherine Ritchie (England)
Television match official:
Leo Colgan (Ireland)

Notes:

  • No replacement was issued for Emma Orr when she came off in the 77th minute.

Round 4

22 April 2023
14:15 IST (UTC+1)
Ireland 0–48 England (1 BP)
ReportTry: Beckett 2' c
Heard 16' m
Kildunne 21' m
M. Packer 26' m
Talling 36' c
Reed 71' c
Matthews (2) 78' c, 80' +3 c
Con: Tuima (1/5) 37'
Rowland (3/3) 72', 78', 80' +3
Musgrave Park, Cork
Referee: Lauren Jenner (New Zealand)
FB15Lauren Delany
RW14Aoife Doyle
OC13Aoife Daltondownward-facing red arrow 54'
IC12Vicky A. Irwinred cross icon 35' to 40'
LW11Natasja Behandownward-facing red arrow 67'
FH10Dannah O'Brien
SH9Molly Scuffil-McCabedownward-facing red arrow 65'
N88Deirbhile Nic a Bháird
OF7Grace Mooredownward-facing red arrow 56'
BF6Brittany Hogandownward-facing red arrow 67'
RL5Sam Monaghan
LL4Nichola Fryday (c)
TP3Christy Haneydownward-facing red arrow 78'
HK2Neve Jonesdownward-facing red arrow 65'
LP1Linda Djougangdownward-facing red arrow 29'
Replacements:
HK16Clara Nielsonupward-facing green arrow 65'
PR17Sadhbh McGrathupward-facing green arrow 78'
PR18Kathryn Buggyupward-facing green arrow 29'
LK19Hannah O'Connorupward-facing green arrow 67'
FL20Jo Brownupward-facing green arrow 56'
SH21Aisla Hughesdownward-facing red arrow 65'
CE22Anna McGannupward-facing green arrow 35'downward-facing red arrow 40'upward-facing green arrow 54'
FB23Méabh Deelyupward-facing green arrow 67'
Coach:
Ireland Greg McWilliams
FB15Ellie Kildunne
RW14Abigail Dow
OC13Lagi Tuimadownward-facing red arrow 53'
IC12Tatyana Hearddownward-facing red arrow 53'
LW11Claudia MacDonald
FH10Holly Aitchison
SH9Natasha Huntdownward-facing red arrow 65'
N88Alex Matthews
OF7Marlie Packer (c)downward-facing red arrow 35'
BF6Sadia Kabeya
RL5Sarah Beckett
LL4Zoe Aldcroftdownward-facing red arrow 53'
TP3Maud Muirdownward-facing red arrow 61'
HK2Connie Powelldownward-facing red arrow 61'
LP1Hannah Bottermandownward-facing red arrow 29'
Replacements:
HK16Lark Daviesupward-facing green arrow 61'
PR17Mackenzie Carsonupward-facing green arrow 29'
PR18Sarah Bernupward-facing green arrow 61'
LK19Delaney Burnsupward-facing green arrow 53'
FL20Morwenna Tallingupward-facing green arrow 35'
SH21Lucy Packerupward-facing green arrow 65'
CE22Amber Reedupward-facing green arrow 53'
FB23Helena Rowlandupward-facing green arrow 53'
Coach:
England Simon Middleton

Player of the Match:
Sarah Beckett (England)

Assistant referees:
Beatrice Benvenuti (Italy)
Maria Pacifico (Italy)
Television match official:
Andre McMenemy (Scotland)

Notes:

  • By playing against England, Jo Brown became the first woman to play both for and against England and Ireland in an Anglo-Irish match.
  • Nicole Cronin was originally named on the bench for Ireland, but withdrew due to injury. She was replaced by Ailsa Hughes.
  • England secured their 23rd Triple Crown, having won it all times previously since 2016.

22 April 2023
16:45 BST (UTC+1)
(1 BP) Scotland 29–21 Italy
Try: McMillan 12' m
Skeldon (2) 36' m, 68' m
Bartlett (2) 47' c, 52' c
Con: Nelson (2/5) 48', 54'
ReportTry: Franco 30' c
Tounesi 58' c
Vecchini 61' c
Con: Sillari (3/3) 31', 59', 62'
Edinburgh Rugby Stadium, Edinburgh
Referee: Aurélie Groizeleau (France)
FB15Chloe Rollie
RW14Coreen Grant
OC13Lisa Thomson
IC12Meryl Smith
LW11Francesca McGhie
FH10Helen Nelson
SH9Mairi McDonalddownward-facing red arrow 60'
N88Evie Gallagher
OF7Rachel McLachlan
BF6Rachel Malcolm (c)
RL5Louise McMillan
LL4Jade Konkel-Robertsdownward-facing red arrow 65'upward-facing green arrow 77'
TP3Christine Belisle
HK2Lana Skeldon
LP1Leah Bartlett
Replacements:
HK16Jodie Rettie
PR17Anne Young
PR18Elliann Clarke
LK19Eva Donaldsonupward-facing green arrow 65'downward-facing red arrow 77'
N820Eilidh Sinclair
SH21Caity Mattinsonupward-facing green arrow 60'
FH22Beth Blacklock
WG23Liz Musgrove
Coach:
Scotland Bryan Easson
FB15Vittoria Ostuni Minuzzi
RW14Aura Muzzodownward-facing red arrow 54'
OC13Michela Sillaridownward-facing red arrow 72'
IC12Beatrice Rigoni
LW11Alyssa D'Incàdownward-facing red arrow 70'
FH10Veronica Madia
SH9Sofia Stefan (c)
N88Giada Franco
OF7Isabella Locatellidownward-facing red arrow 62'
BF6Sara Tounesi
RL5Giordana Ducayellow card 35' to 45'
LL4Valeria Fedrighidownward-facing red arrow 73'
TP3Lucia Gaidownward-facing red arrow 60'
HK2Vittoria Vecchini
LP1Gaia Maris
Replacements:
HK16Emanuela Stecca
PR17Alice Cassaghiupward-facing green arrow 73'
PR18Sara SeyeRed card 65'upward-facing green arrow 60'
LK19Laura Gurioli
FL20Alissa Ranucciniupward-facing green arrow 62'
SH21Sara Barattinupward-facing green arrow 54'
CE22Emma Stevaninupward-facing green arrow 72'
WG23Francesca Granzottoupward-facing green arrow 70'
Coach:
Italy Giovanni Raineri

Player of the Match:
Jade Konkel-Roberts (Scotland)

Assistant referees:
Joy Neville (Ireland)
Adele Roberts (Belgium)
Television match official:
Ian Tempest (England)

Notes:

  • Lisa Thomson (Scotland) earned her 50th test cap.
  • This was Scotland's first Women's Six Nations victory since defeating Wales 27–20 in 2021. It is also the first victory over Italy since defeating them 14–12 in the 2017 tournament.

23 April 2023
15:15 CEST (UTC+2)
(1 BP) France 39–14 Wales
Try: R. Ménager 1' c
Hermet 10' c
Llorens (2) 25' c, 40' +1 m
Escudero 44' m
Bernadou 78' m
Con: Trémoulière (3/6) 3', 11', 26'
Pen: Trémoulière (1/1) 6'
ReportTry: G. Evans 52' c
Pyrs 57' c
Con: Snowsill (2/2) 53', 58'
Stade des Alpes, Grenoble
Attendance: 18,604
Referee: Clara Munarini (Italy)
FB15Émilie Boularddownward-facing red arrow 61'
RW14Cyrielle Banet
OC13Marine Ménagerdownward-facing red arrow 68'
IC12Gabrielle Vernier
LW11Mélissande Llorens
FH10Jessy Trémoulière
SH9Alexandra Chambondownward-facing red arrow 75'
N88Romane Ménager
OF7Gaëlle Hermet
BF6Charlotte Escuderodownward-facing red arrow 53'
RL5Audrey Forlani (c)downward-facing red arrow 58'
LL4Maëlle Picut
TP3Assia Khalfaouidownward-facing red arrow 53'
HK2Agathe Sochatdownward-facing red arrow 76'
LP1Yllana Brosseaudownward-facing red arrow 68'
Replacements:
HK16Elisa Riffonneauupward-facing green arrow 76'
PR17Ambre Mwayembeupward-facing green arrow 68'
PR18Rose Bernadouupward-facing green arrow 53'
LK19Manaé Feleuupward-facing green arrow 58'
N820Émeline Grosupward-facing green arrow 53'
SH21Margaux Ducesupward-facing green arrow 76'
FH22Carla Arbezupward-facing green arrow 61'
CE23Maëlle Filoponupward-facing green arrow 68'
Coach:
France Gaëlle Mignot
France David Ortiz
FB15Courtney Keight
RW14Lisa Neumann
OC13Hannah Jones (c)
IC12Lleucu George
LW11Carys Williams-Morrisdownward-facing red arrow 76'
FH10Elinor Snowsilldownward-facing red arrow 76'
SH9Ffion Lewisdownward-facing red arrow 56'
N88Sioned Harriesyellow card 15' to 25'downward-facing red arrow 80'
OF7Kate Williams
BF6Bethan Lewisdownward-facing red arrow 56'
RL5Georgia Evans
LL4Abbie Fleming
TP3Cerys Halered cross icon 24' to 37'downward-facing red arrow 56'
HK2Carys Phillipsdownward-facing red arrow 56'
LP1Abbey Constabledownward-facing red arrow 56'
Replacements:
HK16Kelsey Jonesupward-facing green arrow 56'
PR17Gwenllian Pyrsupward-facing green arrow 56'
PR18Sisilia Tuipulotuupward-facing green arrow 24'downward-facing red arrow 37'upward-facing green arrow 56'
LK19Bryonie Kingupward-facing green arrow 80'
N820Alex Callenderupward-facing green arrow 56'
SH21Keira Bevanupward-facing green arrow 56'
FH22Robyn Wilkinsupward-facing green arrow 76'
FB23Niamh Terryupward-facing green arrow 76'
Coach:
Wales Ioan Cunningham

Player of the Match:
Gaëlle Hermet (France)

Assistant referees:
Katherine Ritchie (England)
Mary Pringle (Scotland)
Television match official:
Matteo Liperini (Italy)

Notes:

  • Abbey Constable (Wales) made her international debut.
  • The attendance of 18,604 was a new Women's Six Nations record, surpassing the 15,683 spectators in attendance for the England v Ireland match the previous year.

Round 5

29 April 2023
13:00 BST (UTC+1)
(1 BP) England 38–33 France (2 BP)
Try: Dow 17' m
M. Packer 26' c
Matthews 32' c
Penalty try 36'
Aldcroft 40' +2 c
Davies 60' m
Con: Rowland (3/5) 26', 33', 40' +3
ReportTry: Boulard 49' c
Vernier 56' c
Escudero 66' c
Gros 76' m
Banet 80' c
Con: Trémoulière (3/4) 50', 57', 67'
Arbez (1/1) 80' +1
Twickenham Stadium, London
Attendance: 58,498
Referee: Aimee Barrett-Theron (South Africa)
FB15Ellie Kildunne
RW14Abigail Dow
OC13Helena Rowland
IC12Tatyana Hearddownward-facing red arrow 67'
LW11Claudia MacDonalddownward-facing red arrow 50'
FH10Holly Aitchison
SH9Lucy Packerdownward-facing red arrow 77'
N88Alex Matthews
OF7Marlie Packer (c)
BF6Sadia Kabeyadownward-facing red arrow 75'
RL5Sarah Beckettdownward-facing red arrow 57'
LL4Zoe Aldcroft
TP3Sarah Berndownward-facing red arrow 67'
HK2Lark Daviesdownward-facing red arrow 67'
LP1Hannah Bottermandownward-facing red arrow 50'
Replacements:
HK16Connie Powellupward-facing green arrow 67'
PR17Mackenzie Carsonupward-facing green arrow 50'
PR18Maud Muirupward-facing green arrow 67'
LK19Poppy Cleallupward-facing green arrow 57'
FL20Morwenna Tallingupward-facing green arrow 75'
SH21Natasha Huntupward-facing green arrow 77'
FH22Amber Reedupward-facing green arrow 67'
WG23Jessica Breachupward-facing green arrow 50'
Coach:
England Simon Middleton
FB15Émilie Boularddownward-facing red arrow 70'
RW14Cyrielle Banet
OC13Marine Ménagerdownward-facing red arrow 72'
IC12Gabrielle Vernier
LW11Mélissande Llorens
FH10Jessy Trémoulièreyellow card 32' to 40'
SH9Pauline Bourdondownward-facing red arrow 70'
N88Charlotte Escudero
OF7Gaëlle Hermet
BF6Axelle Berthoumieudownward-facing red arrow 40'upward-facing green arrow 47'downward-facing red arrow 67'
RL5Audrey Forlani (c)downward-facing red arrow 47'
LL4Manaé Feleu
TP3Rose Bernadouyellow card 36' to 47'downward-facing red arrow 47'
HK2Agathe Sochat
LP1Yllana Brosseaudownward-facing red arrow 61'
Replacements:
HK16Elisa Riffonneau
PR17Ambre Mwayembeupward-facing green arrow 61'
PR18Assia Khalfaouiupward-facing green arrow 40'
FL19Romane Ménagerupward-facing green arrow 47'
N820Émeline Grosupward-facing green arrow 67'
SH21Alexandra Chambonupward-facing green arrow 70'
FH22Carla Arbezupward-facing green arrow 70'
CE23Maëlle Filoponupward-facing green arrow 72'
Coach:
France Gaëlle Mignot
France David Ortiz

Player of the Match:
Sadia Kabeya (England)

Assistant referees:
Lauren Jenner (New Zealand)
Maria Heitor (Portugal)
Television match official:
Ben Whitehouse (Wales)

Notes:

  • This was the 78th and final test match for Jessy Trémoulière (France) who announced her retirement before the beginning of the tournament.[17]
  • This was the 86th and final game for Simon Middleton as England head coach, who had been in charge since 2015.[17]
  • As a result of this match, England won their 19th Women's Six Nations title (their 5th in succession) and their 17th Grand Slam.
  • This was England's first standalone fixture to be played at Twickenham.[18]
  • The attendance of 58,498 set a new world record for the highest attendance at a women's rugby union match, surpassing the attendance of 42,579 at the World Cup final the previous year.[19]

29 April 2023
15:30 CEST (UTC+2)
Italy 10–36 Wales (1 BP)
Try: Madia 26' c
Con: Sillari (1/1) 27'
Pen: Sillari (1/1) 33'
ReportTry: B. Lewis 24' c
Tuipulotu 38' c
Harries 50' c
Callender 60' m
Lake 70' c
Con: Bevan (3/4) 25', 39', 51'
Snowsill 71'
Pen: Bevan (1/1) 7'
Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi, Parma
Attendance: 3,213
Referee: Joy Neville (Ireland)
FB15Vittoria Ostuni Minuzzi
RW14Aura Muzzo
OC13Michela Sillaridownward-facing red arrow 74'
IC12Beatrice Rigoni
LW11Alyssa D'Incà
FH10Veronica Madiadownward-facing red arrow 58'
SH9Sara Barattin (c)downward-facing red arrow 50'
N88Giada Francodownward-facing red arrow 55'
OF7Isabella Locatelli
BF6Sara Tounesi
RL5Giordana Duca
LL4Valeria Fedrighidownward-facing red arrow 78'
TP3Lucia Gaidownward-facing red arrow 55'
HK2Vittoria Vecchini
LP1Gaia Marisdownward-facing red arrow 55'
Replacements:
HK16Emanuela Steccaupward-facing green arrow 55'
PR17Alice Cassaghiupward-facing green arrow 55'
PR18Alessia Pilani
LK19Laura Gurioliupward-facing green arrow 55'
FL20Alissa Ranucciniupward-facing green arrow 78'
SH21Sofia Stefanupward-facing green arrow 51'
CE22Emma Stevaninupward-facing green arrow 58'
FB23Beatrice Capomaggiupward-facing green arrow 74'
Coach:
Italy Giovanni Raineri
FB15Courtney Keight
RW14Lisa Neumann
OC13Hannah Jones (c)downward-facing red arrow 77'
IC12Lleucu Georgedownward-facing red arrow 56'upward-facing green arrow 77'
LW11Carys Williams-Morrisdownward-facing red arrow 76'
FH10Elinor Snowsill
SH9Keira Bevandownward-facing red arrow 65'
N88Sioned Harriesdownward-facing red arrow 56'
OF7Alex Callender
BF6Bethan Lewis
RL5Georgia Evansdownward-facing red arrow 76'
LL4Abbie Fleming
TP3Sisilia Tuipulotudownward-facing red arrow 71'
HK2Kelsey Jonesdownward-facing red arrow 62'
LP1Gwenllian Pyrsdownward-facing red arrow 71'
Replacements:
HK16Carys Phillipsupward-facing green arrow 62'
PR17Caryl Thomasupward-facing green arrow 71'
PR18Cerys Haleupward-facing green arrow 71'
LK19Bryonie Kingupward-facing green arrow 76'
FL20Kate Williamsupward-facing green arrow 56'
SH21Ffion Lewisupward-facing green arrow 65'
CE22Kerin Lakeupward-facing green arrow 56'
WG23Amelia Tuttupward-facing green arrow 76'
Coach:
Wales Ioan Cunningham

Player of the Match:
Alex Callender (Wales)

Assistant referees:
Aurélie Groizeleau (France)
Mary Pringle (Scotland)
Television match official:
Ben Blain (Scotland)

Notes:

  • Amelia Tutt (Wales) made her international debut.
  • This was the final test match for Sara Barattin (Italy) and Caryl Thomas (Wales), respectively with 116 and 65 caps, who announced their retirements before the beginning of the tournament.

29 April 2023
19:30 BST (UTC+1)
(1 BP) Scotland 36–10 Ireland
Try: Smith 40' +1 m
Skeldon 48' m
Bartlett 57' m
McGhie 66' c
Malcolm 75' c
Rollie 80' +2 m
Con: Nelson (3/6) 59', 67', 76'
ReportTry: Fryday 54' c
Con: O'Brien (1/1) 55'
Pen: O'Brien (1/1) 6'
Edinburgh Rugby Stadium, Edinburgh
Attendance: 4,862
Referee: Sara Cox (England)
FB15Chloe Rollie
RW14Coreen Grant
OC13Emma Orr
IC12Meryl Smithdownward-facing red arrow 77'
LW11Francesca McGhiedownward-facing red arrow 77'
FH10Helen Nelson
SH9Mairi McDonalddownward-facing red arrow 57'
N88Evie Gallagher
OF7Rachel McLachlan
BF6Rachel Malcolm (c)downward-facing red arrow 72'
RL5Louise McMillandownward-facing red arrow 72'
LL4Jade Konkel-Roberts
TP3Christine Belisledownward-facing red arrow 77'
HK2Lana Skeldondownward-facing red arrow 77'
LP1Leah Bartlettdownward-facing red arrow 77'
Replacements:
HK16Jodie Rettieupward-facing green arrow 77'
PR17Anne Youngupward-facing green arrow 77'
PR18Elliann Clarkeupward-facing green arrow 77'
LK19Eva Donaldsonupward-facing green arrow 72'
FL20Eilidh Sinclairupward-facing green arrow 72'
SH21Caity Mattinsonupward-facing green arrow 57'
FH22Beth Blacklockupward-facing green arrow 77'
WG23Liz Musgroveupward-facing green arrow 77'
Coach:
Scotland Bryan Easson
FB15Lauren Delany
RW14Aoife Doyledownward-facing red arrow 70'
OC13Aoife Dalton
IC12Vicky A. Irwindownward-facing red arrow 51'
LW11Natasja Behan
FH10Dannah O'Brien
SH9Molly Scuffil-McCabedownward-facing red arrow 59'
N88Deirbhile Nic a Bháird
OF7Grace Mooredownward-facing red arrow 16'
BF6Brittany Hogandownward-facing red arrow 65'
RL5Sam Monaghan
LL4Nichola Fryday (c)
TP3Christy Haneydownward-facing red arrow 69'
HK2Neve Jonesdownward-facing red arrow 77'
LP1Linda Djougangdownward-facing red arrow 77'
Replacements:
HK16Clara Nielsonupward-facing green arrow 77'
PR17Sadhbh McGrathupward-facing green arrow 69'
PR18Kathryn Buggyupward-facing green arrow 77'
LK19Hannah O'Connorupward-facing green arrow 65'
FL20Dorothy Wallupward-facing green arrow 16'
SH21Ailsa Hughesupward-facing green arrow 59'
CE22Anna McGannupward-facing green arrow 51'
FB23Méabh Deelyupward-facing green arrow 70'
Coach:
Ireland Greg McWilliams

Player of the Match:
Meryl Smith (Scotland)

Assistant referees:
Clara Munarini
Katherine Ritchie (England)
Television match official:
Matteo Liperini (Italy)

Notes:

  • Ireland's defeat meant that they claimed the wooden spoon for the first time since 2004. As this was their fifth successive defeat and as the men had won the Grand Slam the same year, this was the first year in which one senior team for the same country won all five games and the other lost all five games.

Statistics

Broadcast

Country Broadcaster
Australia Stan Sport
United Kingdom BBC Sport
France France TV
Republic of Ireland
Italy Sky Sport Italia

Notes

  1. Sarah Hunter and Marlie Packer were named as England co-captains for the opening round of the tournament, before Packer became the sole team captain following Hunter's retirement from rugby.[3]

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