RTÉ and Virgin Media announce joint schedule for Six Nations 2026Kenneth FoxRTÉ and Virgin Media Television have announced details of their joint broadcast agreement for the 2026 Six Nations Championship. The action gets underway on Thursday, February 5th, 2026 at 7pm, when Virgin Media One , Virgin Media PLAY and RTÉ Radio 1 broadcast the opening fixture of the Men’s Championship as Ireland face France in Paris. On Saturday, February 7th, viewers can enjoy back-to-back rugby across both broadcasters: Virgin Media One and Virgin Media PLAY show Italy v Scotland, followed by RTÉ 2 and RTÉ Player’s coverage of England v Wales. The Women’s Six Nations kicks off on Saturday, April 11th, with France v Italy at 12.25pm on RTÉ Player, followed by Ireland v England at 2.25pm live on RTÉ 2, RTÉ Player and RTÉ Radio 1, and Wales v Scotland at 4.40pm on Virgin Media Two and Virgin Media PLAY. "RTÉ’s collaboration with Virgin Media ensures that audiences across the country can come together to follow all the action, from the intensity of Paris to the roar of Dublin.

Source: Irish Independent January 24, 2026 17:40 UTC