Women Six Nations: 3 Players To Watch After Round 1
- therookiereporters
- Apr 17
- 1 min read
The 2026 women's Six Nations has already broken attendance records and lived up to the hype, while the big names have shown their talent. A few individuals are standing out from the crowd
Meg Jones (England)
Red Roses captain, Meg Jones, will head to Scotland after a fantastic player of the match performance against Ireland, where she got 1 try, 2 assists, and 14 carries. She was one of the main reasons England managed to turn a tight first half into a bonus point win.
Helen Nelson (Scotland)
Helen Nelson ends the weekend ranked #1 in metres kicked. Helen's kicking tactic helped Scotland massively keep Wales stuck in their own half, forcing them to play in uncomfortable positions during the second half and helping Scotland stay in control right up to the final whistle.
Aoife Wafer
Despite Ireland's defeat to England, Wafer is still a high Individual for round one, finishing the game with 17 carries and 86 metres gained (topping the stats). She is a strong source of momentum for the team, being able to consistently puncture the Red Roses’ defence. Proving why she was last year's player of the championship
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