Six Nations form guide: how the 2026 contenders are shaping up

England are bullish, France are in flux, while Wales will be hoping just to beat Italy and avoid the wooden spoon Fixtures: 7 Feb, Wales (h); 14 Feb, Scotland (a); 21 Feb, Ireland (h); 7 Mar, Italy (a); 14 Mar, France (a) Last year’s finish: 2nd