Chris Robshaw of England wins a lineout. Action Images via Reuters / Henry Browne
LONDON (Reuters) - Staggered starts and scintillating rugby helped attract a peak record audience of nearly 10 million television viewers for the Six Nations' finale between England and France, the BBC announced on Monday.
Ireland retained the title on points difference on Saturday after 9.63 million viewers tuned in to watch England battle with France in the championship’s climax, surpassing the previous record of 9.56 mln when the same two teams met in 2011.
Already a subscriber? Log in.
Win a prize this Mother's Day by subscribing to our annual plan now! T&C applies.
Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
