The 2023 TikTok Women’s Six Nations rolls into match week two after a thrilling first week of action.
Wales beat Ireland 31-5 in Cardiff, while England thrashed Scotland 58-7 and France edged out Italy 22-12.
The action starts on Saturday afternoon at Musgrave Park in Cork as Ireland look to avenge their disappointing performance when they face France. The loss in Cardiff saw Ireland slip to ninth in the world rankings, while France will look to build on their narrow victory over Italy.
Taking the Saturday evening slot will be Scotland and Wales in Edinburgh. Ioan Cunningham’s team hopes to build on the momentum from last week's victory but will be wary of the Scottish hoping to bounce back from their heavy defeat to England.
Then, on Sunday, eyes turn to Franklin Gardens for England’s clash with Italy. England are the top-ranked side in the world and, after their thrashing of Scotland, look the favourites for the tournament. Italy hope to build on their promising performance against France.
Here’s everything you need to know for round two of the 2023 Women’s Six Nations:
Kick-off times for round two of the 2023 Women’s Six Nations
Saturday, April 1: Ireland v France and Scotland v Wales
Ireland v France kicks off at 3.15pm in Cork.
Greg McWilliams has made five changes to his team that lost to Wales last week, hoping to get a result from a tough French side. Vicky Irwin and Dannah O’Brian come into the backline, with Christy Haney, Grace Moore, and Deirbhile Nic a Bhaird all coming into the forward pack.
Former England hooker Clara Nielson is one of two potential debutants from the bench. For Les Bleus, Mourgane Bourgeois will make her international debut at full-back in the only change for France.
The match will be broadcast live on BBC Northern Ireland and streamed live on BBC iPlayer.
Scotland v Wales kicks off at 5.30pm in Edinburgh.
Scotland head coach Brian Easson has named an unchanged squad from their loss to England last week. They are hoping for home advantage against a side that they narrowly lost to in Cardiff last year.
Meanwhile, Ioan Cunningham has made one injury-enforced change to the side that beat Ireland. Gwen Crabb has been ruled out for the remainder of the tournament with a knee injury, so a positional shuffle means Sioned Harries returns to the side at number eight.
The game is being broadcast live on BBC Two from 5pm, while also being streamed on BBC iPlayer.
Sunday, April 2: England v Italy
England v Italy kicks-off at 3pm at Franklin Gardens, Northampton. The defending Grand Slam champions got their campaign off to a perfect start last week with their demolition of Scotland.
Coach Simon Middleton has made three changes, replacing the retired captain Sarah Hunter with Zoe Aldcroft at number eight. Delaney Burns also comes into the pack to make her debut, while Tatyana Heard comes in at inside centre for the injured Amber Reed.
For Italy, veteran scrum-half Sara Barattin returns after missing the game against France. She is one of three changes for the Azzuri.
The game will be broadcast live on BBC Two from 2.30pm and will also be streamed on BBC iPlayer.
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