It’s Six Nations time again, with one of rugby’s most exciting tournaments set to be broadcast live for rugby fans worldwide. BBC is broadcasting live coverage of games in Cardiff and Edinburgh for Wales and Scotland, respectively.
The 2024 Six Nations culminates with a showdown in Cardiff as Wales battles Italy on Super Saturday, March 16th, aiming to steer clear of the wooden spoon. Dublin then witnesses Ireland, leading the Championship, take on Scotland at the Aviva Stadium. Finally, Lyon’s Groupama Stadium hosts the highly anticipated ‘Le Crunch’ match between France and England. Read on to learn how to watch the Six Nations 2024 for free on BBC iPlayer.
Watch Six Nations Live Stream on BBC iPlayer – 5 Steps
BBC has the rights to broadcast live matches of the Rugby Six Nations 2024 season. To watch BBC coverage of Six Nations, you can use PureVPN to connect to a server in the UK and live stream from anywhere in the world.
- Subscribe to PureVPN.
- Download PureVPN app on any of your devices.
- Connect to the server in UK.
- Open BBC iPlayer.
- Enjoy the Six Nations Live Stream on BBC iPlayer.
Round Five – Match Schedule (All times are in GMT)
Saturday, March 16: Wales vs. Italy
- Start time: 2:15 pm
- Location: Principality Stadium, Cardiff
- Referee: Mathieu Raynal (Fra)
- Broadcast: BBC
Watch the Rugby Six Nations 2024 live stream on BBC iPlayer
Rugby fans can watch the Six Nations Championships live stream from anywhere worldwide on BBC iPlayer. BBC iPlayer is a free-to-watch streaming service where you can watch one match from each round of Six Nations live at no cost. The tournament begins on 2nd Feb and ends on the 16th of March with the closing match between France and England.
Six Nations 2024 BBC iPlayer Matches – All kick-off times GMT
| Round | Date | Match | Time | TV Channel |
| One | Saturday, Feb 3 | Wales vs Scotland | 2:15 pm | BBC One |
| Two | Saturday, Feb 10 | Scotland vs France | 4:45 pm | BBC One |
| Three | Saturday, Feb 24 | Scotland vs England | 3:00 pm | BBC One |
| Four | Sunday, Mar 10 | Wales vs France | 2:15 pm | BBC One |
| Five | Saturday, Mar 16 | Wales vs Italy | 2:15pm | BBC One |
Preview of 2024 Six Nations
The 2024 Six Nations has kicked off, featuring a robust lineup of teams set to compete fiercely over five matchdays throughout February and March.
The tournament started with an exciting clash between France and reigning champions Ireland, laying the foundation for an intense competition. Although Ireland is considered a favorite, the unpredictable nature of this year’s teams introduces an element of surprise.
Italy stands out as the only team with the same captain but has a new head coach, providing each team with an opportunity for a fresh start.
Despite the absence of star scrum-half Antoine Dupont, France remains a formidable opponent, having steadily climbed the ranks.
Meanwhile, Italy welcomes England to Rome, aiming to surpass expectations and leave a lasting impression on the tournament.
As Ireland aims to defend its title, a challenging opener against co-favorites France awaits in Marseille. The absence of key players like Johnny Sexton adds to the test, but Ireland’s determination to secure consecutive Championships remains unwavering.
In Cardiff, Wales, confronts Scotland, both teams eager for redemption after inconsistent performances in recent years. With Scotland building on recent successes and Wales aspiring to recapture past glory, this match guarantees an intense and compelling encounter from start to finish.
Six Nations 2024 Teams and Captains
Here are the 2024 Six Nations Championship Teams and their captains:
- England: Jamie George
- France: Grégory Alldritt
- Ireland: Peter O’Mahony
- Italy: Michele Lamaro
- Scotland: Finn Russell and Rory Darge (co-captains)
- Wales: Dafydd Jenkins
Recent Six Nations winning teams
| Year | Teams |
| 2023 | Ireland |
| 2022 | France |
| 2021 | wales |
| 2020 | England |
| 2019 | wales |
| 2018 | Ireland |
| 2017 | England |
| 2016 | England |
| 2015 | Ireland |
| 2014 | Ireland |
Six Nations Rugby 2024 – Team Squad
- Wales Squad: Corey Domachowski, Kemsley Mathias, Gareth Thomas, Elliot Dee, Ryan Elias, Evan Lloyd, Keiron Assiratti, Leon Brown, Archie Griffin, Adam Beard, Dafydd Jenkins, Will Rowlands, Teddy Williams, Taine Basham, James Botham, Alex Mann, Mackenzie Martin, Tommy Reffell, Aaron Wainwright, Gareth Davies, Kieran Hardy, Tomos Williams, Sam Costelow, Cai Evans, Ioan Lloyd, Mason Grady, George North, Joe Roberts, Nick Tompkins, Owen Watkin, Josh Adams, Rio Dyer, Tom Rogers, Cameron Winnett
- Scotland Squad: Ewan Ashman, Josh Bayliss, Jamie Bhatti, Andy Christie, Luke Crosbie, Scott Cummings, Jack Dempsey, Rory Darge, Grant Gilchrist, Richie Gray, Matt Fagerson – (40), Zander Fagerson – (62), Alec Hepburn – Exeter Chiefs, Will Hurd – Leicester Tigers, Johnny Matthews – (1), WP Nel – (61), Jamie Ritchie – (46), Pierre Schoeman – (26), Sam Skinner – (30), George Turner – (40), Glen Young – (3), Adam Hastings – Gloucester Rugby (27), Ben Healy – (4), George Horne – (26), Darcy Graham – (39), Rory Hutchinson – Northampton Saints (8), Blair Kinghorn – Toulouse (50), Stafford McDowall – (1), Huw Jones – (43), Cameron Redpath (9), Arron Reed – Sale Sharks, Finn Russell, Kyle Rowe, Ali Price, Duhan van der Merwe, Ben White, Kyle Steyn, Sione Tuipulotu.
- Italy Squad: Pietro, Danilo, Matteo, Luca, Mirco, Giosuè, Gianmarco, Marco, Giacomo, Niccolò, Edoardo, Federico, Andrea, Lorenzo, Riccardo, Alessandro, Michele, Sebastian, Ross, Manuel, Alessandro, Martin, Stephen, Tommaso, Paolo, Juan Ignacio, Tommaso, Federico, Marco, Pierre, Ange, Monty, Simone, Lorenzo.
- Ireland Squad: Ryan Baird, Finlay Bealham, Tadhg Beirne, Jack Conan, Caelan Doris, Tadhg Furlong, Cian Healy, Iain Henderson, Ronan Kelleher, Jeremy Loughman, Joe McCarthy, Peter O’Mahony (Munster – captain), Tom O’Toole, Andrew Porter, James Ryan, Dan Sheehan, Tom Stewart, Nick Timoney, Josh van der Flier, Harry Byrne, Craig Casey, Jack Crowley, Ciaran Frawley, Jamison Gibson-Park, Robbie Henshaw, Hugo Keenan, Jordan Larmour, James Lowe, Stuart McCloskey, Conor Murray, Calvin Nash, Garry Ringrose, Jacob Stockdale.
- France Squad: Esteban Abadie, Dorian Aldegheri, Gregory Alldritt, Uini Atonio, Cyril Baille, Gaetan Barlot, Paul Boudehent, Francois Cros, Paul Gabrillagues, Matthias Halagahu, Anthony Jelonch, Thomas Laclayat, Julien Marchand, Peato Mauvaka, Emmanuel Meafou, Charles Ollivon, Romain Taofifenua, Sebastien Taofifenua, Reda Wardi, Cameron Woki, Louis Bielle-Biarrey, Jonathan Danty, Nicolas Depoortere, Gael Fickou, Emilien Gailleton, Antoine Gibert, Matthieu Jalibert, Melvyn Jaminet, Nolann Le Garrec, Matthis Lebel, Maxime Lucu, Yoram Moefana, Damian Penaud, Thomas Ramos.
- England Squad: Forwards: Ollie Chessum, Dan Cole, Alex Coles, Luke Cowan-Dickie, Chandler Cunningham-South, Ben Curry, Theo Dan, Alex Dombrandt, Ben Earl, Ellis Genge, Jamie George (capt), Joe Heyes, Nick Isiekwe, Maro Itoje, Joe Marler, Beno Obano, Tom Pearson, Ethan Roots, Will Stuart, Sam Underhill. – Backs: Oscar Beard, Danny Care, Elliot Daly, Fraser Dingwall, Immanuel Feyi-Waboso, George Ford, Tommy Freeman, George Furbank, Ollie Lawrence, Alex Mitchell, Tom Roebuck, Henry Slade, Fin Smith, Marcus Smith, Ben Spencer, Freddie Steward.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need an account to watch the Six Nations on BBC iPlayer?
No, you don’t need an account to watch the Six Nations live stream on BBC iPlayer! Simply head to the BBC Sport website or download the app on your device. This free access applies to all residents within the UK.
Which devices can I use to stream the Six Nations on BBC iPlayer?
You can watch the Six Nations on different devices with BBC iPlayer, including laptops, Smart TVs, tablets, and mobile phones.
Are there any restrictions on watching the Six Nations on BBC iPlayer?
Due to geographical broadcasting rights, BBC iPlayer streams are only available within the UK. If you’re trying to access the stream from outside the UK, you’ll likely encounter geo-restrictions.
What other ways can I watch the Six Nations?
Besides BBC iPlayer, you can also catch the Six Nations live on ITVX for free.
Can I watch past Six Nations matches on BBC iPlayer?
Unfortunately, BBC iPlayer only keeps content available for a limited time after it airs. However, highlights and select full matches may be available to watch on the BBC Sport website for a period after the event.
Sameed Aijax
March 15, 2024
2 years ago
