Story byFormer Wales captain Sam Warburton will again be part of the coverage of the Six Nations ()Harry Latham-CoyleThu, February 5, 2026 at 8:40 AM UTC·7 min readThe 2026 Six Nations will again be shown live on free-to-air channels in the United Kingdom after ITV and the BBC renewed their combined deal to show the competition. One match per round will be carried by the national broadcaster with all other games on ITV, which has established itself as the home of international rugby for the foreseeable future after striking an agreement to show the new Nations Championship from July. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementFor now, though, coverage will have a familiar look with few new faces in the two punditry and commentary line-ups. Established voices like Jonny Wilkinson, Jonathan Davies and Maggie Alphonsi will be joined by more recent retirees, including Greig Laidlaw, providing analysis across the five rounds. Here is who you can expect to see and hear throughout the Six Nations. ITVPresenters Mark Pougatch and Jill Douglas will front ITV’s coverage, with Nick Mullins and Miles Harrison providing lead commentary voices. Former England international Topsy Ojo will feature as both a pundit and reporter, with ITV veteran Gabriel Clarke also providing on-the-ground reports. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementITV PunditsJonny WilkinsonJonny Wilkinson kicks the winning drop-goal for England in the 2003 Rugby World Cup final (PA Archive)Wilkinson’s World Cup-winning drop goal in 2003 remains the signature moment in English men’s rugby history. An occasional coaching consultant to the national team, the former fly half won 97 caps and finished his club career forging a dynasty on the French south coast with Toulon. Maggie AlphonsiEx-flanker Alphonsi was a key cog in England’s 2014 World Cup win under Gary Street, and has become a familiar face on ITV and Sky since retirement, as well as working as a regular columnist for The Telegraph.
