Similarly, the U20 Six Nations will be available on BBC platforms for the next four years. The BBC will also hold the audio rights for the Men’s, Women’s and U20s Championships, meaning fans will be able to enjoy extensive international rugby coverage across radio, BBC Sounds and online platforms. 

RFU CEO, Bill Sweeney, said: “We’re really pleased to have retained our broadcast deal for the Six Nations Championships – men’s, women’s and U20s – with ITV and BBC for the next four years. 

“It is testament to the significance of the Six Nations, that in an increasingly challenging and competitive broadcast market, ITV and BBC remain committed to providing free-to-air coverage of rugby’s most loved annual Championship and ensuring maximum visibility of our sport. 

“We have worked hard to maintain Six Nations on free-to-air channels, and also achieving our financial targets, which is critical in supporting RFU investment in the sport.”