WXV Global Series 2026 rugby union on TV: Schedule, TV channels and live stream

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 .

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

• Wales v South Africa (7:15pm) BBC Wales / BBC iPlayer / BBC Sport Website / RugbyPass TV

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

• Ireland v USA (1:45pm) RugbyPass TV

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

• Ireland v Japan (12:45pm) RugbyPass TV

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

• Australia v Scotland (9:45am) RugbyPass TV

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

• USA v England (9:15pm) RugbyPass TV

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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