sport news Women's Six Nations 2023: When does it start, full fixture schedule and how to ... trends now The 2023 Women's Six Nations returns this weekend, with holders England looking to win their FIFTH title in a row: Everything you need to know including when the tournament starts, full fixture list and how to watch The 2023 Women's Six Nations is set to return to action this weekend Simon Middleton's England will be looking to pick up their fifth title in a row England defeated France 24-12 in the final game to win the 2022 Grand Slam By James Evans For Mailonline Published: 13:35 GMT, 20 March 2023 | Updated: 13:35 GMT, 20 March 2023 Viewcomments The 2023 Women's Six Nations returns this weekend as England chase yet another Grand Slam victory. Simon Middleton's England side will be looking to pick up their fifth title in a row. Last year, the Red Roses secured the Grand Slam by beating runners-up France 24-12 in their final game. France, Wales, Scotland, Ireland and Italy will all be looking to put an end to England's sensational Six Nations record. Sportsmail breaks down everything you need to know ahead of the 2023 Women's Six Nations. England defeated runners-up France 24-12 in the final game to win the Grand Slam in 2022 England won all of their games at last year's Six Nations and are hoping for the same this year The first game of the 2023 Women's Six Nations will get underway this weekend When does the Women's Six Nations start? The opening game of the 2023 Women's Six Nations will take place on Saturday, March 25. Wales will host Ireland in the first game - with the showdown kicking off at 2.15pm. England's first match will take place on the same day against Scotland and will kick off at 4.45pm. The tournament will conclude on Saturday, April 29 - with England hosting France in their final game. What is the full schedule? Saturday, March 25 Wales vs Ireland - 2.15pm England vs Scotland - 4.45pm Sunday, March 26 Italy v France - 3pm Saturday, April 1 Ireland vs France - 3.15pm Scotland vs Wales - 5.30pm Sunday April 2 England vs Italy - 3pm Saturday, April 15 Wales vs England - 2.15pm Italy vs Ireland - 4.45pm Sunday, April 16 France v Scotland - 3.15pm Saturday, April 22 Ireland vs England - 2.15pm Scotland vs Italy - 4.45pm France vs Wales - 3.15pm Sunday, April 23 England vs France - 1pm Italy vs Wales - 3.30pm Scotland vs Ireland - 7.30pm England will be looking to pick up their fifth Grand Slam in a row at this year's tournament How to watch Every game of this year's tournament will be available to watch on BBC iPlayer. Some matches will also broadcast be broadcasted live on BBC Two. All of England's games will be shown live on BBC Two. Steve Middleton confirmed that he will step down as England coach after the 2023 Six Nations What's been said? England women's head coach Simon Middleton recently confirmed that he will step down from his role at the end of this year's Six Nations. Middleton suffered World Cup final heartbreak last year when his England team were beaten by New Zealand. Heading into his final tournament in charge of England, Middleton is hoping that his side can implement a 'couple of things' they reflected on following the World Cup final defeat. Speaking to Sky Sports, Middleton said: 'There's a couple of things we reflected on as part of our review, and hopefully we'll see some of those things in the Six Nations. 'I think we're always going to be there or thereabouts if we continue on the trajectory we are on, and continue to follow the development pathway we have for the Red Roses, and the unbelievable backing we get from the RFU, we should always expect to be in the shakeup. 'There is nothing you are entitled to in terms of winning. It's all about what happens on the day, how prepared you are and all you can do is be at your best.' Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site (dailymail) and under his responsibility