where can i watch 6 nations

You can watch the 2026 Six Nations on free-to-air TV and legal streams in most rugby-mad countries, plus via official paid sports channels and their apps.

Main options by country

UK (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)

• BBC and ITV share live rights; all matches are free-to-air.

• Streams: BBC iPlayer and ITVX apps/websites show games live and on catch‑up.

Ireland

• Matches are split between RTÉ and Virgin Media, both free-to-air.

• Streams: RTÉ Player and Virgin Media Play show games live online.

France

• All 2026 matches are available free on France Télévisions or TF1.

• Streams: FranceTV and TF1+ platforms carry the games live.

Italy

• Coverage is split between Sky Sport (pay TV/streaming) and free-to-air TV8.

• Sky Sport streams matches via its own online platform.

USA

• Peacock holds the Six Nations rights and streams matches live.

Australia and New Zealand

• Australia: Stan Sport shows the tournament via subscription streaming.

• New Zealand: Sky Sport NZ has the rights; available on TV and its streaming service.

South Africa and other regions

• South Africa: SuperSport broadcasts and streams the tournament.

• Many other countries have official partners listed on the Six Nations “Where to Watch” page (e.g., WOWOW in Japan, Premier Sports/TV5Monde in parts of Asia).

Quick FAQ

• Is there any way to watch for free?
  Yes, if you’re in the UK, Ireland, France or Italy you can use the free-to-air channels and their official streaming apps (BBC iPlayer, ITVX, RTÉ Player, Virgin Media Play, FranceTV, TF1+, sometimes TV8).

• What if I’m abroad?
  Many fans use a VPN with their home country’s legal service, but you should always follow that service’s terms and local law.

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