Red Roses to play Scotland in Sunderland for 2027 Six Nations opener

England's women's rugby team, the Red Roses, will face Scotland at Sunderland's Stadium of Light on April 17, 2027, marking their first home match away from a rugby-specific ground. This venue previously hosted their World Cup opener, attracting a record-breaking crowd of 42,723 fans in August 2025. The 2027 Six Nations will also see England play Italy on April 24 and France on May 15, with details for their away matches against Wales and Ireland still pending. England aims for their ninth consecutive Six Nations title following upcoming Tests against Canada and the United States as part of the WXV Global Series campaign.

• 11:04 AMYahoo Sports — Red Roses to return to Sunderland for Women's Six Nations
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