Six Nations should remain on free-to-air TV, says England captain Maro Itoje

Maro Itoje takes charge of England for the first time when he leads the team out against Ireland (Mike Egerton/PA)

Maro Itoje leads England into what could be the final Six Nations shown on terrestrial television with a call to organisers to prioritise the game’s reach when considering the next broadcast deal.

The BBC and ITV have shared the TV rights since 2016, but their contract ends after the current tournament and TNT Sports has confirmed it is considering bidding for 2026 onwards.