Rugby

RTÉ and Virgin to share even split of Six Nations coverage

An even split between both broadcasters announced across the three tournaments

The three different tournaments will have their games evenly spread across two broadcasters. Photograph: Billy Stickland/Inpho

Wed Jan 19 2022 - 13:11

RTÉ and Virgin Media Television today announced details of its partnership to bring all of the 2022 Six Nations Rugby action, free-to-air for Irish sports fans.

Starting on Friday February 4th with Ireland U20s taking on France, coverage includes all matches from Ireland Men’s, Women’s and U20’s tournaments.

The partnership will see all matches in the Guinness Six Nations equally aired across both broadcasters. Ireland open the 2022 edition of the championship on Saturday February 5th against reigning champions, Wales. Then on March 26th the Women’s Six Nations begins with current title holders England taking on Scotland.

The Ireland men’s clashes against Wales and England will be shown on RTÉ, with the remainder broadcasted on Virgin. On the women’s side of the draw, Ireland’s fixtures against France, Italy and Scotland will be on RTÉ with Virgin showing the contests with Wales and England.

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