Rugby is broadcast on multiple channels depending on the competition and region. In the UK, major rugby union matches are shown on:
- Sky Sports, which covers events like the Six Nations, Heineken Cup, Aviva Premiership, British and Irish Lions tour, and The Rugby Championship
- TNT Sports and discovery+ hold many rights for Premiership Rugby and other union matches
- Premier Sports broadcasts United Rugby Championship, French Top 14, European Champions Cup, and Challenge Cup matches
- BBC and ITV share coverage of the Six Nations Championship and other internationals
- S4C covers Welsh matches in competitions like the Six Nations and United Rugby Championship
For rugby league, Sky Sports also provides coverage including the Rugby World Cup and European Super League
. Some rugby matches are also available on streaming platforms like Amazon Prime for specific tournaments such as the Autumn Nations Series
. In summary, key channels to watch rugby on TV include Sky Sports, TNT Sports, Premier Sports, BBC, ITV, and S4C, with some matches available on Amazon Prime and online streams
