The WXV Global Series 2026 marks the start of a fresh chapter for women’s rugby union.
The new international tournament brings togther the top 12 teams from around the globe, who will face each other home and away across a three-year cycle.
England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales are all involved this – and have some eye-catching clashes coming their way over the Autumn months.
It should be a showcase of the best players on the planet as we build toward the 2029 Women’s Rugby World Cup.
Radio Times brings you all the TV coverage details for WXV Global Series 2026 .
WXV Global Series 2026 on TV and live stream
Fans can tune in to watch all of England, Scotland and Wales’ WXV Global Series fixtures in September on the BBC.
All of the games involving the home nation will be shown live on BBC iPlayer, the BBC Sport website and the BBC Sport app.
The rest of the WXV Global Series 2026 matches, including Ireland’s fixtures, will also be available to stream live on RugbyPass TV.
RugbyPass TV, which World Rugby’s free streaming service, is available online and on the official app.
WXV Global Series 2026 TV schedule
All UK time.
Saturday 12 September
England v Australia (3pm) BBC iPlayer / BBC Sport Website / RugbyPass TV
Scotland v Canada (4:10pm) BBC iPlayer / BBC Sport Website / RugbyPass TV / BBC Alba
France v New Zealand (4:45pm) RugbyPass TV
Friday 18 September
Saturday 19 September
Italy v Japan (1:30pm) RugbyPass TV
England v Canada (3pm) BBC iPlayer / BBC Sport Website / RugbyPass TV
France v Australia (4:45pm) RugbyPass TV
Scotland v New Zealand (5:10pm) RugbyPass TV
Sunday 20 September
Saturday 26 September
Italy v South Africa (1:30pm) RugbyPass TV
England v New Zealand (3pm) BBC iPlayer / BBC Sport Website / RugbyPass TV
Wales v USA (3pm) RugbyPass TV
Scotland v Australia (4:10pm) RugbyPass TV
France v Canada (4:45pm) RugbyPass TV
Sunday 27 September
Saturday 17 October
Canada v England (12am) RugbyPass TV
Australia v Scotland (3am) RugbyPass TV
New Zealand v France (3:05am) RugbyPass TV
USA v Italy (11pm) RugbyPass TV
Friday 23 October
Saturday 24 October
Canada v England (12am) RugbyPass TV
New Zealand v France (3:05am) RugbyPass TV
South Africa v Ireland (2pm) RugbyPass TV
USA v Italy (9:15pm) RugbyPass TV
Japan v Wales (TBC) RugbyPass TV
Friday 30 October
Saturday 31 October
New Zealand v France (6:10am) RugbyPass TV
South Africa v Ireland (1pm) RugbyPass TV
Japan v Wales (TBC) RugbyPass TV
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