WALES FINISH LAST IN WOMEN'S SIX NATIONS AFTER ITALY DEFEAT

Wales finished bottom of the Women's Six Nations following a 43-24 loss to Italy in their final match of the 2026 tournament. The defeat meant Wales claimed the wooden spoon, the award given to the last-placed team in the championship. Italy secured victory in the match played as part of the Six Nations fixture schedule.

The Women's Six Nations is an annual rugby union tournament contested by six nations across Europe and the British Isles. Wales' final position in the 2026 standings was determined by results across all matches in the championship. The Italy victory represented a significant margin, with the hosts scoring 43 points against Wales's 24-point tally.

Wales will prepare for future Six Nations campaigns following this season's conclusion. The tournament structure remains unchanged for forthcoming years, with all six participating nations competing across the same fixture schedule annually. Italy's performance this season established them among the stronger sides in the championship standings.