Wales captain Kate Williams has been ruled out of her side’s final two games of the 2026 Six Nations against Ireland and Italy.

Bethan Lewis, who captained Wales in Williams’ place against England last Saturday, will continue in her role.

Catherine Richards, who had to be helped from the field against France in the second round, will also miss the rest of the Six Nations, with Wales U21s duo Freya Bell and Amy Williams called up.

The Welsh Rugby Union describe Richards’ damage as a “serious knee injury”, while Williams’ has a calf issue that has been assessed.

Bell made her debut for Wales against England, coming onto the bench as a late replacement for Hannah Dallavalle.

She replaced Jenn de Vera – who made her debut the week before against France – in the 70th minute at Ashton Gate.

Williams, who plays fullback for Brython Thunder, was initially selected in the Wales U21 squad but has been promoted after injury issues for Carys Cox and Dallavalle.

Cox withdrew from the Wales starting XV ahead of the match with France and missed the trip to England, while Dallavalle also pulled out ahead of the England fixture.

Wales travel to Belfast to face Ireland next Saturday, before welcoming Italy to Cardiff Arms Park on May 17th.

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