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ITV, BBC in exclusive talks to share UK Six Nations broadcast rights

Sunday 23 May 2021 | 20:02 CET | News
UK public service broadcasters ITV and the BBC have entered exclusive negotiations with Six Nations Rugby to share broadcast rights in the UK for all Six Nations Championships in a multi-year agreement.

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Categories: Broadcast & Satellite
Companies: BBC / ITV
Countries: United Kingdom
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