The Six Nations Championship is one of the most prestigious annual rugby tournaments in the world, featuring England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland, and Wales.

Established in 1883 as the Home Nations Championship, it expanded over time to include France in 1910 and Italy in 2000, forming the modern Six Nations.

The tournament runs from February to March, with each team playing five matches in a round-robin format. The team with the most points wins the championship.

Additional honors include the Grand Slam (winning all five matches), the Triple Crown (for a Home Nation beating the other three), and various rivalry trophies like the Calcutta Cup (England vs. Scotland) and the Millennium Trophy (England vs. Ireland).

Historically, England and Wales have dominated, but Ireland and France have been strong in recent years. Italy has struggled since joining but remains competitive.

The Six Nations showcases thrilling rugby, intense rivalries, and passionate fans, making it a highlight of the sport’s calendar. It also serves as a key indicator of form ahead of the Rugby World Cup. With its deep history and fierce competition, the Six Nations remains an iconic and beloved tournament in international rugby.

 

Six Nations Rugby on TV Broadcasters

The BBC have had live coverage of the Six Nations since its inception.

In 2011 it was announced that the BBC’s coverage of the tournament on TV, radio and online, would be extended to 2017.

However, in 2016 it was announced that the BBC had renegotiated its deal, and will now share coverage with ITV until 2021. Under this deal all England, Ireland and Italy home matches will be live on ITV; all Wales, Scotland and France home matches will be live on BBC: all Wales matches live on S4C. In 2021 this deal was extended for a further 4 years, ending with the 2025 tournament.

In Ireland, RTÉ have broadcast the championship since their inception and will continue to do so until 2017 while TG4 televises highlights.

France Télévision will cover the competition in France which will last until 2017.

In Italy, from 2014 to 2017 DMAX of Discovery Communications will broadcast all matches.

In Wales, S4C broadcasts matches featuring the national team using the BBC’s feed with Welsh language commentary.

Other broadcasters of the Six Nations Rugby on TV are BeIN Sports (MENA) and Movistar+ (Spain)

 

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