Sony Six to broadcast 2014 Six Nations Rugby

The will be shown on primetime from 8 to 11 PM on Sony Six and Sony Six HD

BestMediaInfo Bureau | Delhi | January 27, 2014

Sony Six has won the exclusive broadcast rights to the RBS 6 Nations Rugby tournament which commences on February 1, 2014. The 2014 edition of the RBS 6 Nation's Rugby tournament will be shown on primetime from 8 to 11 PM on Sony Six and Sony Six HD. The tournament runs till March 15.

The tournament consists of a league of six European nations – England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland, Italy and France. Each team plays every other team once, with home field advantage alternating from one year to the next. Two points are awarded for a win, one for a draw and none for a loss. Defending Champions Wales take on Italy in the opening game.

The Six Nations is the successor to the Five Nations Championship (1910–31 and 1947–99) which in turn succeeded the Home Nations Championship (1883–1909 and 1932–39). The Home Nations Championship, played between teams from England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales, was the first international rugby union tournament.

Sony Six has also has broadcast rights to other premier rugby tournaments such as the Super Rugby League and the Rugby Championship.

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