Rugby-BBC, ITV agree Six Nations rights deal until 2029


  • Rugby
  • Saturday, 15 Mar 2025

FILE PHOTO: The BBC logo is displayed above the entrance to the BBC headquarters in London, Britain, July 10, 2023. REUTERS/Hollie Adams/File Photo

(Reuters) - The BBC and ITV have agreed a new four-year broadcast deal for the Six Nations, which will remain on free-to-air television in the United Kingdom, organisers announced on Friday.

According to the agreement, which comes into effect from the 2026 edition and will run until 2029, ITV will broadcast 10 games each year including every England fixture, while the BBC will provide coverage of five matches involving Scotland and Wales.

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