🏉 Big news for rugby fans! BBC has lost the rights to some major Six Nations matches, meaning changes are on the horizon for this year’s tournament coverage. Starting this season, ITV will be snagging more of the spotlight with an exciting new agreement in place until 2029.
Here’s what’s happening: ITV will air the majority of games, broadcasting two out of three fixtures each weekend, including ALL of England’s home games. That means if you’re looking forward to watching England take on Scotland at Murrayfield or the epic Wales vs England showdown in Cardiff, you’ll need to tune in to ITV.
BBC, which traditionally covers most of Wales and Scotland’s home games, will now air five matches, all of which won’t include any games involving England when they visit these teams. This change results in ITV having exclusive rights to all matches featuring England this year.
For fans tracking the action, here’s what to expect: England vs Wales will hit your screens on ITV, alongside the Calcutta Cup clash between England and Scotland. Keep your eyes peeled for these thrilling matches that always promise nail-biting moments!
While these changes mean some favourites won’t be available on BBC, sport officials promise that keeping rugby free-to-air for fans remains a top priority. ITV’s Director of Sport, Niall Sloane, celebrates this as a “monumental” opportunity, ensuring fans get front-row seats to exhilarating clashes until 2029.
Stay tuned for this year’s fixtures and make sure you’re on the right channel to catch every thrilling moment of the Six Nations! 🏆
Which match are you most excited to watch? Let us know in the comments! 👇