RTÈ and Virgin announce joint Six Nations coverage

Current Grand Slam champions Ireland will kick off the tournament against France on Friday February 2 in Marseille and will be live on Virgin Media

TV COVERAGE: RTÈ and Virgin Media Three will show all the Men's Six Nations games live across both broadcasts. Pic: RTE and Virgin Media Television

RTÈ and Virgin Media will split Six Nations coverage with all 15 men's games to be shown live and free-to-air across the two broadcasters.

The two networks will divide the two glamour games this season - Ireland will kick off the tournament when they take on France on Friday February 2 in Marseille and will be live on Virgin Media.