RTÉ and Virgin Media Television have announced a new broadcast agreement which will see the Six Nations remain on free-to-air TV through 2029.
The two broadcasters will continue to provide live coverage of every game across the Guinness Men’s, Women’s and U20 Six Nations.
Over the next four years, fixtures from each edition of the three Championships will be shared equally by the two broadcasters, as has been the case in recent years.
Confirmation of how the matches will be shared, and what the schedule will look like for 2026 will follow in time.
RTÉ will also hold audio and radio rights to the Men’s Six Nations until 2029.
“The Six Nations tournaments remain marquee international sports rights and RTÉ are delighted to join with Virgin Media in bringing the games to a mass audience,” said Declan McBennett, Group Head of Sport at RTÉ.
“The tournaments continue to deliver memorable moments, and Ireland’s success in recent years is further evidence of just how important these games are to the Irish sporting public.”
“We hugely value this opportunity to acquire the free-to-air rights and to serve our audience.”
“Free-to-air broadcasting has been instrumental in the growing popularity of rugby in Ireland,” added Mick McCaffrey, Director of News and Sport at Virgin Media Television.
“Together with RTÉ, we’re ensuring that the men’s, women’s and U20 Six Nations remain accessible to fans across the country, and we look forward to delivering four more years of top-class rugby to Irish audiences.”
RTÉ have the rights to the Women’s Rugby World Cup, shared with TG4, who are covering the tournament for the first time.
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