Rugby Europe's Women's Six Nations: Shotaro Onishi says 'A tournament where England's strength stands out' - All 15 Matches Exclusively Live Streamed on WOWOW!
WOWOW will exclusively live stream all 15 matches of the 'Women's Six Nations' rugby tournament on WOWOW On Demand from April 11 to May 18. Former Japan reps Ayaka Suzuki and Shotaro Onishi will provide commentary.
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WOWOW will broadcast the "Women's Six Nations Championship" from Saturday, April 11 to Monday, May 18 (Japan Time). All 15 matches will be exclusively live-streamed on WOWOW On Demand. Two highlighted matches will be broadcast with Japanese commentary and analysis.
This marks the second time in about three and a half years that WOWOW has broadcast women's rugby, the last being the "Japan Women's National Rugby Team Test Match 2022 New Zealand vs Japan".
Like the men's tournament, the "Women's Six Nations" determines the strongest team in Europe among six countries: England, Scotland, Ireland, Wales, France, and Italy, making it one of the highest-level international tournaments in women's rugby. World No. 1 England is currently achieving six consecutive Grand Slams (undefeated championships) and will be fighting for their eighth consecutive title. Meanwhile, France, who lost by just one point in the undefeated showdown against England in the final round of the previous 2025 tournament, is also a title contender. This year again, the "France vs England" matchup is scheduled for the final round on Monday, May 18. Keep an eye on these highly anticipated matchups.
Furthermore, Ayaka Suzuki, a former Japan representative who excelled as part of the "Sakura Sevens" at the 2016 Rio Olympics where women's rugby sevens became an official sport, will make her first appearance. She will serve as a commentator for the first-round match "England vs Ireland" on Saturday, April 11.
Having played for Wasps and possessing multiple championship experiences in England's top league, the "Premiership," attention will be on how she discusses the current Women's Six Nations, often described as dominated by England.
Additionally, we asked Shotaro Onishi, a former Japan rugby representative familiar with WOWOW rugby commentary, about the highlights of this tournament.
[Comment from Shotaro Onishi]
"It has been decided that WOWOW will broadcast the Women's Six Nations. First, there is the highly anticipated 'England vs Ireland' match on Saturday, April 11. The fierce competition will continue until the final round's 'France vs England' on Monday, May 18. The Women's Six Nations began in 1996 with four countries (England, Scotland, Ireland, and Wales). From there, like the men's, it expanded to six countries and has a history of about 30 years. England has won seven consecutive titles since 2019. Also, having won last year's Women's Rugby World Cup, England's strength...
WOWOW will broadcast the "Women's Six Nations Championship" from Saturday, April 11 to Monday, May 18 (Japan Time). All 15 matches will be exclusively live-streamed on WOWOW On Demand. Two highlighted matches will be broadcast with Japanese commentary and analysis.
This marks the second time in about three and a half years that WOWOW has broadcast women's rugby, the last being the "Japan Women's National Rugby Team Test Match 2022 New Zealand vs Japan".
Like the men's tournament, the "Women's Six Nations" determines the strongest team in Europe among six countries: England, Scotland, Ireland, Wales, France, and Italy, making it one of the highest-level international tournaments in women's rugby. World No. 1 England is currently achieving six consecutive Grand Slams (undefeated championships) and will be fighting for their eighth consecutive title. Meanwhile, France, who lost by just one point in the undefeated showdown against England in the final round of the previous 2025 tournament, is also a title contender. This year again, the "France vs England" matchup is scheduled for the final round on Monday, May 18. Keep an eye on these highly anticipated matchups.
Furthermore, Ayaka Suzuki, a former Japan representative who excelled as part of the "Sakura Sevens" at the 2016 Rio Olympics where women's rugby sevens became an official sport, will make her first appearance. She will serve as a commentator for the first-round match "England vs Ireland" on Saturday, April 11.
Having played for Wasps and possessing multiple championship experiences in England's top league, the "Premiership," attention will be on how she discusses the current Women's Six Nations, often described as dominated by England.
Additionally, we asked Shotaro Onishi, a former Japan rugby representative familiar with WOWOW rugby commentary, about the highlights of this tournament.
[Comment from Shotaro Onishi]
"It has been decided that WOWOW will broadcast the Women's Six Nations. First, there is the highly anticipated 'England vs Ireland' match on Saturday, April 11. The fierce competition will continue until the final round's 'France vs England' on Monday, May 18. The Women's Six Nations began in 1996 with four countries (England, Scotland, Ireland, and Wales). From there, like the men's, it expanded to six countries and has a history of about 30 years. England has won seven consecutive titles since 2019. Also, having won last year's Women's Rugby World Cup, England's strength...