Statement: BBC & ITV agree new four-year Six Nations rights deal
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Rugby fans can breathe a sigh of relief—BBC Sport and ITV have locked in a brand-new four-year deal to keep the Men’s Six Nations live and free-to-air until 2029.
Find your local Greene King and settle in to the Six Nations!
Under the agreement, the BBC will show live coverage, highlights, and digital clips of the tournament, with five Scotland and Wales matches every year. Meanwhile, ITV will continue to bring fans all 10 live games each season, including every England fixture throughout the deal, which kicks off in 2026.
It’s not just the men’s game getting top-tier coverage. BBC Sport will also broadcast the Women’s Six Nations and Under-20 Six Nations across TV and iPlayer while maintaining live audio commentary on radio, BBC Sounds, and digital platforms.
BBC director of sport Alex Kay-Jelski hailed the deal as “fantastic news for rugby and the BBC,” ensuring the sport remains accessible to all. “We are proud to bring the biggest sporting moments to our audiences, and this is the perfect news ahead of our exclusive Women’s Rugby World Cup coverage this summer,” he added.
ITV’s director of sport, Niall Sloane, called it a “monumental deal for rugby fans,” ensuring the broadcaster remains the home of every England match. “England's clashes with Ireland, Scotland, and Wales are always unmissable, and we look forward to continuing our partnership with Six Nations Rugby,” he said.
With the future of Six Nations coverage now secure, fans can sit back and enjoy uninterrupted action for years to come.
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How England and Scotland can still win the 2025 Six Nations
France, England, and Ireland are all in the hunt for Six Nations glory on a dramatic final day. With multiple scenarios in play, here's what each team needs to do to be crowned champions.
Scotland – The Ultimate Wild Card
A long shot, but not mathematically impossible.
BP win over France + surpass them on points difference.
England lose to Wales but pick up a BP, with Scotland edging them on points difference.
Ireland slip up against Italy, allowing Scotland to leapfrog them.
If Scotland finish on 16 points, it's all down to the calculator.
Ireland – Hoping for Chaos
Ireland need results to go their way, but it's not impossible.
BP win over Italy + France & England fail to win: Ireland snatch the title with 20 points.
Win without a BP + France & England both lose: Ireland sneak in with 18 points.
Draw or two-BP loss: If France and England both lose, Ireland could still edge it on points difference.
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