BREAKING: Six Nations broadcaster revealed up until 2029

 England and Ireland both lose without bonuses. If they finish level with England or Ireland, it could come down to the scoreboard.

Find your local Greene King and settle in to the Six Nations!

Concerns had been growing that the competition could be moved behind a paywall, with streaming giants and subscription-based broadcasters circling in recent years. However, the latest agreement ensures that the iconic tournament will stay accessible to all, preserving its status as one of rugby’s most-watched spectacles.

The Irish Independent reports that in Ireland, RTÉ and Virgin Media will continue to share the broadcasting rights from next season, maintaining their long-running partnership. Meanwhile, in the UK, BBC and ITV will extend their current joint coverage, a setup that has been in place since 2022.

With the Six Nations consistently drawing in millions of viewers across both countries, keeping the competition on free-to-air television is a significant win for fans—especially at a time when premium sports subscriptions are becoming the norm.

A long shot, but not mathematically impossible.

If Scotland finish on 16 points, it’s all down to the calculator.

Ireland need results to go their way, but it’s not impossible.

BP win over Italy + France & England fail to win: Ireland snatch the title with 20 points.
Win without a BP + France & England both lose: Ireland sneak in with 18 points.
Draw or two-BP loss: If France and England both lose, Ireland could still edge it on points difference.

Steve Borthwick’s men must take care of business against Wales and hope France slip up.

BP win over Wales + France lose/draw: England leapfrog to the title with 20 points.
Win without a BP + France fail to win: England take it with 19 points.
Draw or lose narrowly: A BP draw or two BPs in a loss could still be enough if France and Ireland both lose.
Points difference: If level with France, England must have the superior margin.

France lead the pack and have the most direct path to the title.

Win with a bonus point: A BP victory over Scotland seals the championship with 21 points.
Win without a BP: They’ll still take the title with 20 points—unless England secure a BP win.
Draw with a BP: Still enough if England and Ireland don’t overtake them.
Lose but collect two BPs: France can still win if

England secured the trophy with a win in Rome, as they handed Italy a one-sided 34-5 bonus point defeat. We are challenging you to remember who started for England that day, as the match was played in front of an empty stadium during the Covid-19 Pandemic.

You have five minutes to provide your answers, good luck!