England's women's rugby team will return to Sunderland's Stadium of Light for their first home match of the 2027 Six Nations, facing Scotland on April 17. This marks a significant event as it will be their first home match outside of a rugby-specific venue, following a record attendance of 42,723 during the Women's Rugby World Cup opener in 2025.
The Red Roses are also scheduled to play against Italy and France in their Six Nations campaign, aiming for their ninth consecutive title. Preparations will begin after upcoming Tests against Canada and the United States.
Fans should watch for the atmosphere at the Stadium of Light as the Red Roses aim to build on their record attendance. With matches against Italy and France following, the team's performance in these games will be crucial for their title defense and fan engagement.