By John Glenday

Britain’s two biggest terrestrial broadcasters, the BBC and ITV, have agreed to pool broadcast rights for the Six Nations from 2016 in a bid to counter the growing financial clout of Sky.

The six year deal will see Wales, Scotland and France home matches aired on the BBC whilst ITV will screen England, Ireland and Italy home games – with BBC Radio 5 live broadcasting live commentary for all matches.

Sky had been invited to bid for the rights for the first time but by joining forces the BBC and ITV have ensured that tournament will remain on free to air television Read full story ›

Source: The Drum