New deal ensures ITV secures all of England’s matches for the duration of the four-year partnership with the BBC

The BBC and ITV have agreed a new four-year deal for the Men's Six Nations to remain on free-to-air TV until 2029. BBC Sport will provide live coverage, TV highlights and digital clips of the championship, including five matches involving Scotland and Wales each year.

Six Nations Rugby, its Unions and Federations have confirmed a new and enhanced set of free-to-air partnerships to deliver live coverage of the Six Nations Championships in the UK from 2026 to 2029.

The Six Nations will remain on free-to-air in the UK for the next four years after a landmark deal was struck with ITV and BBC, Telegraph Sport understands.

BBC Sport and ITV have agreed a new four-year partnership for the live free-to-air rights for the Guinness Men’s Six Nations Championship, which will run concurrently from 2026 to 2029. Both broadcasters will bring free-to-air coverage across TV and digital platforms until 2029