Wales' Williams promoted from co-captain to captain for Women’s Six Nations

Wales have confirmed that flanker Kate Williams will captain Wales for the upcoming 2026 Guinness Six Nations campaign.

Swansea-born Williams was appointed Wales co-captain alongside Alex Callender for the two Test series against Australia last summer and the 2025 Rugby World Cup.

Co-captain Callender has been ruled out of the 2026 Six Nations campaign, with a ankle injury along with full back Nel Metcalfe has been sidelined with a knee injury.

Wales kick off their championship against Scotland at the Principality Stadium on Saturday 11th April (KO:4.40pm).

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Sean Lynn, Wales Head coach, said: “Kate Williams has the respect of the whole squad, and her leadership skills means she will be Wales captain for this Six Nations campaign.

“This is disappointing injury news for the squad and for both Al Cal and Nel ahead of the Six Nations, but they will have the best medical and rehab care to get them back playing.

“Al Cal has been a real leader for the squad and Nel has been one of the form players for Wales and her club in the PWR.

“This does mean there is an opportunity for players to step up and stake a claim for a place in the Wales squad for the Women’s Six Nations. We have seen players really put their hands up for selection during the Celtic Challenge and the PWR.”

The WRU has announced that both Callender (ankle) and Metcalfe (knee) will be sideline for 12 weeks with their respective injuries.

The Wales squad for the Six Nations has yet to be announced.