RTÉ and Virgin confirm new four-year Six Nations partnership

The Six Nations will remain free-to-air in Ireland until at least 2029. 

In 2026, RTÉ will broadcast two Ireland men's Six Nations games while Virgin Media will show three. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

RTÉ and Virgin Media have confirmed the extension of their Six Nations broadcasting partnership with the announcement of a new four-year deal. 

The two broadcasters have shared Six Nations rights since 2022. The new deal begins in 2026 and will run until 2029. It will see them share fixtures from the men's, women's and U20 Six Nations equally over that period. RTÉ will also have the audio and radio rights to the men's tournament until 2029.