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ITV Wins £80M Rugby Rights, Guarantees Free Coverage

12/3/2025

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ITV has secured rights for every England rugby union Test from next year, winning an £80 million bid for Nations Championship.
The deal guarantees free-to-air coverage of home nations matches for at least three years.
ITV will continue its partnership with the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) for Six Nations and will broadcast 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia.
TNT, previously expected to retain rights, declined to bid, leading to ITV's acquisition.

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ITV has secured rights for every England rugby union Test from next year, winning an £80 million bid for Nations Championship.
The deal guarantees free-to-air coverage of home nations matches for at least three years.
ITV will continue its partnership with the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) for Six Nations and will broadcast 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia.
TNT, previously expected to retain rights, declined to bid, leading to ITV's acquisition.