Red Roses returning to Castle Park, Doncaster and The Twickenham Stoop for their two home games.
The Women’s 2020 Six Nations fixtures have been confirmed with holders England returning to Castle Park, Doncaster and The Twickenham Stoop for their two home games.
Next year’s schedule replicates that of the senior men and U20 teams, with the Red Roses starting their campaign against France in Pau (Sunday 2 February, KO 1.30pm GMT) before travelling to Glasgow to face Scotland (Sunday 10 February, KO 12.10pm).
Simon Middleton’s side then return to Doncaster for a third time as they welcome Ireland (Sunday 23 February, KO 12.45pm and live on Sky Sports Mix, Action and Main Event).
Earlier this year, a crowd of 4,674 backed the Red Roses in their Six Nations victory over France at Castle Park, following 3,876 who were present for England's victory over Canada at the same venue in November 2018.
The Red Roses then take on Wales at Harlequins’ Twickenham Stoop home (Saturday 7 March, KO 12.05pm and live on Sky Sports Mix, Action and Main Event).
Later that day, Eddie Jones’ senior men’s side host Wales at Twickenham (KO 4.45pm), providing supporters with the opportunity to watch both of England’s senior teams on the same day in TW2.
England's final game of the tournament sees them travel to an Italian side who finished runners-up this year as they head to Padova on Sunday 15 March (KO 1330 GMT).
England head coach Simon Middleton said: “The Six Nations is an integral part of our season. Last year we played some excellent stuff and were rewarded with a Grand Slam. We will be looking to move those performances up to another level this time around and hopefully that will bring us the outcome we want and another Championship.
“Last year we saw Italy challenge and make a statement to show where their game is at, that was not only great from an Italian point of view, but from a Six Nations perspective too.
“We’re really looking forward to going back to Castle Park. There was a great atmosphere against France in what was a huge game in terms of the Six Nations earlier this year.
“We were up on the gantry and I remember the roar when the team came out and thinking ‘this is brilliant, this is the type of stage we want to be on’. It’ll be great to go back for a big game against a top international side.
“We’re also pleased to be returning to The Stoop. We’ve had some fantastic occasions there and it’s always a good game against Wales.
“Our attendances in recent times have been phenomenal and it’s really helped take our game forward.
“The energy and drive that both Doncaster and Exeter put into our home fixtures last year was amazing and was reflected in the record breaking crowds that turned out to support the Red Roses.
“That, in turn, created great momentum and was a significant factor in our success. It’d be fantastic to see another record crowd at The Stoop and that momentum continue to build.”
Doncaster Knights commercial manager Michael Casey said: "We are delighted to have been chosen to host the Red Roses and Ireland in the 2020 Women's Six Nations.
"The fixtures against Canada and France last season were absolutely fantastic and confirmed how popular the women's game is in the county.
"All the team at Castle Park are really excited to work with England Rugby and rooting for the Red Roses to make it a third win on Donny soil!"
Harlequins Chief Executive David Ellis said: “We have a rich and colourful history of hosting England Women’s matches at the Home of Harlequins, in tournaments such as the Rugby World Cup and in major international Test matches and we are honoured to showcase the prestige of the Six Nations Championship in 2020. At Harlequins we pride ourselves on our commitment to driving parity in the game and this fixture will further grow the profile of women’s rugby and women’s sport.
“As a club, we are proud to have a number of players in both our men’s and women’s squads who have represented England and Wales and we hope that this fixture will allow us to exhibit more of our international pedigree.
“Encounters between England and Wales are unique, both in terms of the quality and intensity of play on the field and the drama and passion that is provided by the supporters from the stands and The Stoop will provide an awesome backdrop for the occasion.”
England secured maximum points in their 2019 success, scoring 278 points in their five fixtures. The victory was their ninth Grand Slam.
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