Wales captain Kate Williams has been ruled out of the Women’s Six Nations

Wales captain Kate Williams will miss the rest of the 2026 Women’s Six Nations with the foot injury that forced her to sit out Saturday’s loss to England.

Wing Catherine Richards has also been ruled out of the finals against Ireland and Italy with a serious knee injury.

Flanker Bethan Lewis, who led Wales at Ashton Gate in Williams’ absence, will lead the side for the final two rounds.

But there was some positive news with veteran centers Hannah Dalavale and Carys Cox both returning for the trip to Belfast on May 9.

There was a late withdrawal from Dallavalle 62-24 loss to Red Roses While Cox recovered from a knock in training.

In the second half came back Surrey Williams 38-7 loss to the French, Adding to head coach Sean Lynn’s growing injury concerns with flanker Alex Callender already ruled out of the tournament.

Lynn has added two under-21 players to her squad in Freya Bell – who made her senior debut as a substitute against England – and full-back Amy Williams.

Wales have lost their last eight matches in the Six Nations.