ITV begins its countdown to the 2021 Women’s Rugby World Cup with the announcement of its stellar line-up, as it offers UK-wide, free to air coverage of the tournament.
Jill Douglas will be joined by Maggie Alphonsi, Nolli Waterman, David Flatman, Philippa Tuttiett and Deborah McCormack, providing in-depth knowledge, analysis and expertise of every key moment across the tournament.
Commentary will come from Nick Mullins, Johnnie Hammond, Nick Heath and Claire Thomas, supported by co-commentators Catherine Spencer, Rachel Taylor, Heather Lockhart and Topsy Ojo. The team will be joined by Rachel Burford and Laura Jane Jones who will report live from New Zealand.
All Home Nations fixtures will be broadcast live on ITV. A full list below:
- 8/10 – England v Fiji – On air 4:30am – ITV
- 9/10 – Wales v Scotland – On air 5:30 – ITV
- 15/10 – Scotland v Australia – On air 02:45 – ITV
- 15/10 – England v France – On air 07:30 – ITV
- 16/10 – Wales v NZ – On air 03:00 – ITV
- 22/10 – Wales v Australia followed by Scotland v New Zealand from 02:00 – ITV
- 23/10 – England v SA – 05:30 – ITV
ITV’s build up to the tournament kicks off with a special documentary on Monday 3rd and Tuesday 4th October, 22:50, on ITV. Wear the Rose: An England Rugby Dream.
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