Watch Six Nations live rugby on ITV and BBC
Price: Free
Channels: ITV, ITV4, and BBC One
ITV and BBC hold broadcasting rights for the 2020 Six Nations Championship in the UK. Be sure to check the official schedule.
- Get ExpressVPN.
- Connect to a server location in the UK.
- Sign up at ITV or TV Player. You may need to supply a valid UK postal code (e.g., WC1X 0AA).
- Start watching for free!
Watching on mobile? Fire up the ITV Hub app (on Android and iOS) or the TVPlayer app (on Android or iOS).
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Stream Six Nations 2020 live stream on TVNZ
Price: Free
Channels: TVNZ 1 and TVNZ 2
TVNZ offers live coverage of the Six Nations Championship in New Zealand this year. You can tune in to the games closer to the tournament dates and watch all matches live absolutely free!
To watch:
- Get ExpressVPN.
- Connect to a server location in New Zealand.
- Head down to TVNZ and sign up.
- Enjoy your stream!
Watching on mobile? Fire up the TVNZ app on your Android or iOS device.
How to stream every Six Nations Championship game on NBC
Price: 25 USD/month and up
Channels: NBCSN
ESPN sometimes covers select rugby matches and tournaments. Check the schedule closer to the events to know when to tune in. You can watch the ESPN stream using a variety of free trials.
To watch:
- Get ExpressVPN.
- Connect to a server location in the U.S.
- Head to YouTube TV (50 USD/month), Sling TV Blue (25 USD/month), Hulu (55 USD/month), fuboTV (55 USD/month), or AT&T TV Now (65 USD/month) and sign up. You may need to enter a valid U.S. postal code (e.g., 10001, 48104).
- Enjoy watching!
Watching on mobile? Fire up the YouTube TV app (on Android and iOS), the fuboTV app (on Android and iOS), Sling TV app (on Android and iOS), the AT&T TV Now app (on Android and iOS), or the Hulu app (on Android or iOS).
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Tip: Combine all free trials for over a month of free streaming!
Watch every Six Nations Championship game on TSN
Price: 5 CAD/day, 20 CAD/month, or 100 CAD/6-months
TSN will show live coverage of the entire 2020 Six Nations Championship in Canada. To watch:
- Get ExpressVPN.
- Connect to a server location in Canada.
- Head to TSN and sign up. You may need to enter a valid Canadian postal code (e.g., G1V 1P4, J1A 3E9).
- Enjoy watching!
How to stream every Six Nations Championship match on NBC Sports Gold
Price: 80 USD
NBC Sports Gold gives you exclusive rugby championships and tournaments throughout the year—live, commercial-free, and on-demand, including every Six Nations Championship match! The subscription period lasts from August 14, 2019 to August 16, 2020. Subscriptions auto-renew prior to the start of next season.
- Get ExpressVPN.
- Connect to a server location in the U.S.
- Go to NBC Sports Gold and sign up.
- Enjoy the rugby!
Watching on mobile? You can also use the NBC Sports Gold app (on Android and iOS).
Follow Six Nations Championship on BBC Radio 5 live online
Price: Free
BBC Radio 5 provides live audio commentary of the Six Nations Championship, Autumn Internationals, Premiership Rugby, and European Rugby Champions Cup matches. To listen with added security and privacy:
- Get ExpressVPN.
- Connect to a server location that’s nearest to you.
- Go to BBC Radio 5 Live.
- Enjoy the live commentary!
Listening on mobile? Fire up the BBC Radio 5 Live on your Android or iOS device.
Follow the championship on the official Guinness Six Nations YouTube channel
You can watch match highlights on the Guinness Six Nations YouTube channel. In addition to the latest highlights, there will be a comprehensive round-up of the action 24 hours after the games have concluded.
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- Connect to a server location where YouTube is available.
- Go to the Guinness Six Nations YouTube channel.
- Enjoy the highlights!
Watch Six Nations Championship news and highlights on the World Rugby YouTube channel
The World Rugby YouTube channel provides coverage of the Six Nations tournament as well as the World Rugby Under 20 Championship, World Rugby Under 20 Trophy, and Women’s Rugby World Cup.
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- Connect to a server location where YouTube is available.
- Go to the World Rugby YouTube channel.
- You’re all set!
How to stream live Six Nations Championship on Sky Sports
Price: Sky subscription
Channels: ITV, ITV4, and BBC One
Living in the UK? Sky Sports is your best bet for catching live streams of the games. However, specialized equipment is required. You will also need to provide a valid postal code and a UK/Ireland credit or debit card.
If you’re traveling abroad and you already have an existing Sky subscription, you can access Sky Go with a VPN and get set up in a minute!
- Get ExpressVPN.
- Connect to a server location in the UK.
- Head to Sky Go and log in.
- Enjoy the games!
Watching on mobile? Fire up the Sky Go app on your Android or iOS device.
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Who’s competing in the 2020 Rugby Six Nations?
These are the six nations competing in the Six Nations Championship.
| Nation | Home Stadium | Head coach |
| England | Twickenham Stadium, England | Eddie Jones |
| France | Stade de France, Saint-Denis | Fabien Galthié |
| Ireland | Aviva Stadium, Dublin | Andy Farrell |
| Italy | Stadio Olimpico, Rome | Franco Smith |
| Scotland | Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh | Gregor Townsend |
| Wales | Principality Stadium, Cardiff | Wayne Pivac |
2020 Six Nations Championship fixtures
Here’s the schedule of play for this year’s Six Nations Championship.
| Date and time (CET) | Game | Venue |
Round One | ||
| February 1, 2020, 3:15 p.m. | Wales vs. Italy | Principality Stadium, Cardiff |
| February 1, 2020, 5:45 p.m. | Ireland vs. Scotland | Aviva Stadium, Dublin |
| February 2, 2020, 4 p.m. | France vs. England | Stade de France, Saint-Denis |
Round Two | ||
| February 8, 2020, 3:15 p.m. | Ireland vs. Wales | Aviva Stadium, Dublin |
| February 8, 2020, 5:45 p.m. | Scotland vs. England | Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh |
| February 9, 2020, 4 p.m. | France vs. Italy | Stade de France, Saint-Denis |
Round Three | ||
| February 22, 2020, 3:15 p.m. | Italy vs. Scotland | Stadio Olimpico, Rome |
| February 22, 2020, 5:45 p.m. | Wales vs. France | Principality Stadium, Cardiff |
| February 23, 2020, 4 p.m. | England vs. Ireland | Twickenham Stadium, England |
Round Four | ||
| March 7, 2020, 3:15 p.m. | Ireland vs. Italy | Aviva Stadium, Dublin |
| March 7, 2020, 5:45 p.m. | England vs. Wales | Twickenham Stadium, England |
| March 8, 2020, 4 p.m. | Scotland vs. France | Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh |
Round Five | ||
| March 14, 2020, 3:15 p.m. | Wales vs. Scotland | Principality Stadium, Cardiff |
| March 14, 2020, 5:45 p.m. | Italy vs. England | Stadio Olimpico, Rome |
| March 14, 2020, 9 p.m. | France vs. Ireland | Stade de France, Saint-Denis |
Who wins the 2020 Six Nations Championship?
Wales won the 2019 Six Nations Championship by beating Ireland, claiming the country’s first Grand Slam victory since 2012. The Welsh earned their win with rock-solid defense and a lights-out performance from Alun Wyn Jones, who was also named the best player of the 2019 championship.
Now, as head coach Warren Gatland moves on to new coaching pastures, can Wales build on its strong performances a year ago and retain its crown? Can they best tournament favorites England? Share your predictions in the predictions below and don’t forget to tune in with your VPN!
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