New dates for women’s Six Nations

Dates have been set for the remaining 2020 Women’s Six Nations games.

The competition, halted earlier this year because of the coronavirus pandemic, is set to resume on 25 October with Scotland tackling France in Glasgow and Ireland hosting Italy.

Tournament leaders England play their final match against Italy in Parma on 1 November, when victor y would secure the title and a Grand Slam. Other games that day are Wales at home to Scotland at avenue to be confirmed, and Ireland away against France.

The competition concludes on 6 November with Italy entertaining Scotland, a postponed fixture from round three.

Six Nations chief executive Ben Morel said: “Despite the ongoing challenges presented by Covid -19, we have been at all times absolutely determined to conclude this year’s Six Nations Women’s Championship.

“While we will remain vigilant in the current fastchanging environment, we are nonetheless delighted to announce this schedule.”