Exciting news for rugby fans in Wales! 🌟 For the next three years, you can catch every international game featuring Wales for free! That’s right, you’ll be able to watch all matches without spending a penny until the end of 2028.
Kicking things off, S4C will exclusively broadcast the much-anticipated clash against the Barbarians on 27th June at Twickenham. It’s a double-header day with the women’s team facing the Baa-Baas before the men hit the field. Whether you prefer commentary in Welsh or English, you’ll have both options handy through S4C, S4C Clic, BBC iPlayer, and S4C’s YouTube channel.
The broadcast line-up includes Sarra Elgan, Lauren Salter, Gareth Charles, Ken Owens, Elinor Snowsill, and Siwan Lillicrap, ensuring you won’t miss a minute of the action.
These fixtures serve as a warm-up for Wales’ inaugural Nations Champions campaign featuring thrilling test matches against Fiji, Argentina, and South Africa in July. ITV will take over summer and autumn match broadcasts, stepping in for the new Nations Championship and bringing us epic showdowns against Japan, Australia, and New Zealand.
ITV holds broadcasting rights for the Nations Championships in 2026 and 2028, alongside exciting events like the 2027 World Cup warm-up matches, and the 2029 autumn series. Plus, they are likely to cover next year’s World Cup in Australia.
Even better, with events like the Six Nations staying on free-to-air, Welsh fans can look forward to endless rugby action without a subscription.
S4C’s Head of Sport, Sue Butler, and Welsh Rugby Union’s Tomos Grace express their excitement about delivering this incredible rugby experience to fans across the UK. These games capture the spirit and tradition of rugby, offering a perfect summer rugby festival for everyone to enjoy. 🏉
So, rugby enthusiasts, mark your calendars and prepare for plenty of summer rugby action! 🎉