The UK government has rejected calls to add the Six Nations rugby tournament to the 'crown jewel' broadcast list, which would require it to be available on free-to-air TV. This decision raises the possibility of the Six Nations disappearing from BBC and ITV, potentially moving to subscription services or paid channels. As rugby union seeks to expand its audience and improve its public perception, the release of the Netflix documentary 'Six Nations: Full Contact' aims to provide an inside look at the tournament and the sport's challenges to new audiences.
"Unsurprisingly, Full Contact is rugby union through a Hollywood lens" Read our review of the new Netflix series here https://t.co/7AwFOGhDlD https://t.co/gaTiJzjNKE
No. It’s because the new rugby documentary is out! Think Netflix needs to invest in a season 2 already… #SixNationsFullContact https://t.co/b19vJajmiO
Considering watching the Six Nations doc? I think this may sway you in the right direction! https://t.co/tnhPe41cv7
So rugby union has its Netflix moment. Neatly it sums up a lot of the binds (access, physicality) the sport finds itself in. Enjoyed lots of it, but it’s not aimed for me (or you maybe?). Intrigued what you all think. Discussion @TimesSport here 👇🏼 https://t.co/xIcz3udHrV
We had to keep the suspense going a bit longer….. Six Nations: Full Contact is now LIVE! 🎬 #SixNationsFullContact https://t.co/Uv9PZ5sX8W
How Netflix documentary lays bare struggles at heart of rugby After rows over access and paltry fees, release of Six Nations: Full Contact is sport’s chance to reveal itself to much-needed new audiences Tap for the full story ⬇️ https://t.co/uU9XMWfRSX
BREAKING: We go live to the Six Nations Netflix series. https://t.co/SUJ5EvlKFN
Netflix’s one-size fits all approach misses the real selling point of rugby union | Andy Bull https://t.co/IZFLZNAu91
The Six Nations won't be guaranteed to be on free-to-air television in the future. The government has rejected calls to add the Six Nations to their ‘crown jewel’ broadcast list. London Live's @htamedia has the details. #SixNations #SixNationsFullContact @NetflixUK https://t.co/qStW2x0XVK
There are no plans to force the rugby unions to offer the Six Nations to free-to-air broadcasters, says UK government https://t.co/4yNz33i0HJ
Six Nations moves a step closer to DISAPPEARING from BBC and ITV following Government decision https://t.co/QfHjcgET0x https://t.co/QfHjcgET0x
Great to have James Gay-Rees of @BoxToBoxFilms, behind the @NetflixUK @SixNationsRugby series on this week’s @TimesSport Ruck pod. Fascinating insight & discussion as rugby wrestles with its future, opening its doors & its perception in the wider world. https://t.co/N5WfprcxgN https://t.co/HjjEnu5qV0
The UK government rejects calls for Six Nations rugby to be added to free-to-air TV list https://t.co/vszvrsP8Dj