Scotland Six Nations matches to be screened on subscription channel

The opener against Italy in Rome on Saturday, February 7, the trip to Cardiff to face Wales on Saturday, February 21 and the penultimate match against France at Murrayfield on Saturday, March 7 will all be shown live on the subscription channel.

This is in addition to the terrestrial coverage provided by BBC and ITV, who last year secured joint rights to broadcast every Six Nations match free-to-air until 2029 following the expiry of the previous TV deal.

Premier Sports will show five live matches in total from the 2026 tournament - one from each round - with Wales v France on Sunday, February 15 and Wales v Italy on Saturday, March 14 also selected.

The coverage will be headlined by Andy Goode, Jim Hamilton, Tom Shanklin and Ryan Wilson.

Premier Sports is already a major player in the rugby market, holding rights to the Champions Cup, Challenge Cup, Top 14 and United Rugby Championship as well as Japan League One and MLR in the USA.

Their Six Nations coverage will also be streamed across Asian markets and in Canada.

Richard Sweeney, CEO of Premier Sports, said: “The Guinness Men’s Six Nations is 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 and we're delighted to bring these outstanding fixtures to our customers and growing rugby network.

“This deal is another significant step in Premier Sports’ growth and commitment to rugby. From our experience of URC, Top 14 and EPCR competitions to elite international rugby, we are committed to investing in rugby and telling its stories with insight, expertise and passion. We will bring our own unique take and presentation on these big games and provide a new coverage vantage point for rugby fans.

“We have seen significant audience and subscriber growth in the past year through our live coverage of the Investec Champions Cup and France’s TOP14, and the addition of Six Nations matches further strengthens our rugby proposition for viewers, advertisers and partners.

“Our ability to reach audiences both in the UK and internationally is a key part of Premier Sports’ strategy. We can combine high-quality live coverage with our flexible streaming platforms, to bring world-class rugby to fans wherever they are.”