🏉 Exciting times for rugby fans! The brand-new Nations Championship is set to kick off this summer, bringing together the world’s top teams for a thrilling cross-hemisphere showdown. The tournament promises to revamp the summer and autumn international matches, adding much-needed competitive energy.
Catch all the action live and free on ITV! The broadcaster has snagged the exclusive rights for the tournament’s UK coverage, giving fans unparalleled access to every nail-biting moment for the next three years. This means you can enjoy every tackle, try, and thrilling finish without missing a beat.
The Nations Championship features 12 top-tier teams battling it out every two years. From the northern hemisphere, the mighty Six Nations teams – Wales, England, Scotland, Ireland, France, and Italy – take the stage. The southern hemisphere flexes its rugby muscle with Australia, Argentina, South Africa, and New Zealand, along with the dynamic Fiji and Japan.
This summer, Wales will hit the road for exhilarating away matches against Fiji, Argentina, and South Africa, before returning home to host Japan, New Zealand, and Australia in November. The tournament will culminate in an epic finals weekend in London.
“This is a landmark deal for ITV Sport,” said ITV’s director of sport, Niall Sloane. With a minimum of 124 international matches lined up, the partnership aims to elevate rugby’s profile and grow its popularity across the UK.
The Nations Championship isn’t just about epic clashes; it’s a game-changer for the rugby landscape, bringing global relevance and commercial growth to the sport. Rugby union has never been stronger and more united!
Don’t miss out on this rugby revolution—tune into ITV and experience the birth of a new era in international rugby! 📺🏆 #NationsChampionship #RugbyRevolution