What channel is the Six Nations on? BBC or ITV? Fixtures, TV times and more

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What channel is the Six Nations on?

Last year saw the beginning of a joint deal between ITV and BBC after the national broadcaster agreed to give up its exclusive rights to games two years earlier than expected.

It means many of the major fixtures – such as all of England’s home games – will be on the commercial broadcaster as opposed to the BBC.

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When are the Six Nations games?

Saturday February 4, Scotland vs Ireland at Murrayfield (BBC One, 2.25pm)

Saturday February 4, England vs France at Twickenham (ITV, 4.50pm)

Sunday February 5, Italy vs Wales at Stadio Olimpico (ITV, 2pm)

Saturday February 11, Italy vs Ireland at Stadio Olimpico (ITV, 2.25pm)

Saturday February 11, Wales vs England at Principality Stadium (BBC, 4.50pm)

Sunday February 12, France vs Scotland at Stade de France (BBC One, 3pm)

Saturday February 25, Scotland vs Wales at Murrayfield (BBC One at 2.25pm)

Saturday February 25, Ireland vs France at Aviva Stadium (ITV, 4.50pm)

Sunday February 26, England v Italy at Twickenham (ITV, 3pm)

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Friday March 10, Wales vs Ireland at Principality Stadium (BBC at 8.05pm)

Saturday March 11, Italy vs France at Stadio Olimpico (ITV, 1.30pm)

Saturday March 11, England vs Scotland at Twickenham (ITV, 4pm)

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Saturday March 18, Scotland vs Italy at Murrayfield (BBC One, 12.30pm)

Saturday March 18, France vs Wales at Stade de France (BBC One, 2.45pm)

Saturday March 18, Ireland vs England at Twickenham (ITV, 5pm)

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