BBC and ITV have announced their line-up of commentators who will front the Six Nations 2025 coverage.
The much anticipated rugby tournament gets underway in Paris on Friday, January 31, 2025 when France host Wales live on ITV.
Ireland emerged as the undisputed champions of the 2024 Men’s Six NationsPA
Mark Pougatch and Jill Douglas lead ITV’s coverage of the Guinness Men’s Six Nations Championship 2025 across ten live matches on ITV1 and ITVXJF/Shutterstock
Six Nations 2025
BBC and ITV will share coverage as the Six Nations returns for the annual championships.
There will be some familiar faces set to grace our screens to provide expert insights and analysis throughout the sporting event.
ITV has also added a new name to their list of commentators that now includes a former England coach.
Who are the ITV commentators for Six Nations?
ITV was the first to announce their punditry line-up for this year’s event.
Presenters Mark Pougatch and Jill Douglas will front ITV’s Six Nations coverage.
Former England rugby union player, Topsy Ojo will also appear as a pundit, with ITV veteran Gabriel Clarke complementing the event with his live reports from the ground.
Other ITV pundits and co-commentators viewers can expect to see include:
Johnnie Beattie
Who are the BBC commentators for Six Nations?
The BBC’s first match will be on Saturday when Scotland take on Italy.
Match of the Day host, Gabby Logan is set to take the presenter’s hot seat alongside Scottish sports broadcaster, Andrew Cotter.
Logan who is married to ex -Scotland rugby international Kenny Logan is “excited” for the upcoming event.
The BBC’s rugby lead said: “The Six Nations always brings unforgettable drama, passion, and incredible skill, and I’m so excited to see which players and teams will rise to the occasion this year.
“It’s a competition like no other, and we’re ready to bring it all to life for our audience.”
PAAndrew Cotter joins Gabby Logan to front BBC’s coverage of the Six Nations 2025[/caption]
Other confirmed BBC pundits include:
Chris Paterson
Tommy Bowe
How to watch
The games the BBC has rights to show will be available to watch on BBC One, iPlayer and BBC Sport website.
All other games will be shown live on ITV1 and ITVX.
Live on BBC Sport:
Saturday, 1 February: Scotland v Italy (14:15 GMT)
Sunday, 9 February: Scotland v Ireland (15:00 GMT)
Saturday, 22 February: Wales v Ireland (14:15 GMT)
Saturday, 8 March: Scotland v Wales (16:45 GMT)
Saturday, 15 March: Wales v England (16:45 GMT)
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