"Behind paywall" - New Six Nations broadcaster announced for 2026
Rugby NewsWednesday, 07 January 2026 at 16:42
Premier Sports will broadcast a selection of Guinness Men’s Six Nations matches under newly acquired rights, bringing live coverage of key Championship fixtures involving Scotland and Wales to viewers in the UK.
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The broadcaster’s coverage will complement the BBC’s existing free-to-air offering, with the same fixtures still available to UK audiences. The BBC recently agreed a long-term partnership with Six Nations Rugby to continue showing the tournament through to 2029.
Premier Sports currently screens more than 400 live rugby matches each season and holds rights to major competitions including the Investec Champions Cup, EPCR Challenge Cup, Top 14, BKT United Rugby Championship, Japan League One and Major League Rugby in the United States.
Beyond the UK, Premier Sports will also stream its Six Nations coverage across several Asian markets as part of a strategy to grow the Championship’s global audience and reach new rugby supporters. The company has also secured exclusive Six Nations rights in Canada, alongside coverage of the Nations Championship, SANZAAR tour matches, Super Rugby Pacific and the “Greatest Rivalry”.
Coverage of the Guinness Men’s Six Nations on Premier Sports will be presented by a team of rugby analysts including Tom Shanklin, Andy Goode, Jim Hamilton, Ryan Wilson and Benjamin Kayser.
Premier Sports now joins the UK broadcast partnership for the Six Nations alongside the BBC, ITV and S4C.
Guinness Men’s Six Nations 2026 – Live on Premier Sports (UK)
Richard Sweeney, CEO of Premier Sports, said the Six Nations remained “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,” he said. “We’re delighted to bring these outstanding fixtures to our customers and to our growing rugby network.”
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Full 2026 Six Nations Fixtures
ROUND 1
Thursday 5th February 2026
Saturday 7th February 2026
ROUND 2
Saturday 14th February 2026
- Ireland v Italy – Aviva Stadium, Dublin – 2:10pm
- Scotland v England – Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh – 4:40pm
Sunday 15th February 2026
- Wales v France – Principality Stadium, Cardiff – 3:10pm
ROUND 3
Saturday 21st February 2026
- England v Ireland – Allianz Stadium, Twickenham – 2:10pm
- Wales v Scotland – Principality Stadium, Cardiff – 4:40pm
Sunday 22nd February 2026
- France v Italy – Decathlon Arena, Lille – 3:10pm
ROUND 4
Friday 6th March 2026
- Ireland v Wales – Aviva Stadium, Dublin – 8:10pm
Saturday 7th March 2026
- Scotland v France – Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh – 2:10pm
- Italy v England – Stadio Olimpico, Rome – 4:40pm
ROUND 5
Saturday 14th March 2026
- Ireland v Scotland – Aviva Stadium, Dublin – 2:10pm
- Wales v Italy – Principality Stadium, Cardiff – 4:40pm
- France v England – Stade de France, Paris – 8:10pm
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