Rugby-England begin title defence in Scotland as Women's Six Nations returns to original format

FILE PHOTO: Rugby Union - Women's Six Nations Final - England v France - Twickenham Stoop, London, Britain - April 24, 2021 England celebrate with the trophy after winning the Six Nations final REUTERS/Paul Childs

LONDON (Reuters) - England will begin their quest for a fourth consecutive Women's Six Nations title away at Scotland on March 26 after organisers on Thursday announced the fixtures for next year's competition.

The 2022 edition, returning to its traditional format after COVID-19 enforced changes this year, will take place in a six-week window in late March-April, given its own space in the calendar as the men's edition finishes on March 19.