Broadcaster becomes fourth rights holder after BBC, ITV and S4C
Premier Sports will broadcast five fixtures from the upcoming men’s Six Nations.
The broadcaster will air a selection of Wales and Scotland fixtures from the tournament. It is possible these will be co-broadcast with the BBC, given its rights deal is also for five Scotland and Wales fixtures. ITV will show the remainder of the matches, with S4C also screening Wales games.
The BBC and ITV extended their rights deal for the competition last year, adding another four years to keep it free-to-air.
Tom Shanklin, Andy Goode, Jim Hamilton, Ryan Wilson, Benjamin Kayser, and more will provide punditry for Premier Sports’ coverage.
Premier Sports Six Nations fixtures
Italy v Scotland – Saturday 7 February (14:10), Stadio Olympico, Rome
Wales v France – Sunday 15 February (15:10), Principality Stadium, Cardiff
Wales v Scotland – Saturday 21 February (16:40), Principality Stadium, Cardiff
Scotland v France – Saturday 7 March (14:10), Scottish Gas Murrayfield, Edinburgh
Wales v Italy – Saturday 14 March (16:40), Principality Stadium, Cardiff
The Six Nations joins the Champions Cup, Challenge Cup, United Rugby Championship and Top 14 on Premier Sports, and launched a rugby-specific channel in 2025.
Richard Sweeney, CEO of Premier Sports, said: “The Guinness Men’s Six Nations is one of the crown jewels of international rugby. The Championship showcases the world’s best players and remains one of the most culturally significant competitions in international sport and we’re delighted to bring these outstanding fixtures to our customers and growing rugby network.
“This deal is another significant step in Premier Sports’ growth and commitment to rugby. From our experience of URC, Top 14 and EPCR competitions to elite international rugby, we are committed to investing in rugby and telling its stories with insight, expertise and passion. We will bring our own unique take and presentation on these big games and provide a new coverage vantage point for rugby fans.
“We have seen significant audience and subscriber growth in the past year through our live coverage of the Investec Champions Cup and France’s Top 14, and the addition of Six Nations matches further strengthens our rugby proposition for viewers, advertisers and partners.
“Our ability to reach audiences both in the UK and internationally is a key part of Premier Sports’ strategy. We can combine high-quality live coverage with our flexible streaming platforms, to bring world-class rugby to fans wherever they are.”
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