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BBC Six Nations
Rugby
Six Nations Rugby will be broadcast on the BBC up to and
including the 2017 tournament, following a new deal announced by BBC Sport
and the Six Nations Committee.
The new deal extends BBC Sport’s current contract, as exclusive live
broadcaster of the Six Nations, which runs until 2013 and covers TV, radio
and online.
BBC Director of Sport, Barbara Slater, said: “The Six Nations is a crown
jewel in the sporting calendar and we’re delighted that we can continue to
bring the tournament to our audiences. Viewing figures continue to grow year
on year and we look forward to continuing to work in partnership with the
Six Nations to build interest even further through the BBC’s unparalleled
offering of TV, radio, online and interactive services.”
John Feehan, Chief Executive, RBS 6 Nations, said: "We are delighted that
BBC Sport will maintain, extend and enhance its coverage of the RBS 6
Nations, the world's biggest annual rugby tournament, for a further four
years to March 2017.
"The RBS 6 Nations is a major sporting event combining traditional rugby
values with modern means of fans' support, this could not be possible
without the support of BBC Sport, RBS and our other partners and
broadcasters."
November
26
2011 - waveguide.co.uk
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