Petition · past parliament
Ensure all 6 Nations games continue to be broadcast live on free to air TV
Closed
2,013 signatures
What the petition asks
World Rugby is working to change the global rugby calendar and introducing a new international competition to include the Six Nations. The government must take action to protect the broadcast rights for the tournament and ensure it continues to be broadcast live on free to air TV.
The government currently provides funding through various sources to the Unions of the home nations and so there should be an expectation that the Unions give something back.
Furthermore live sport is disappearing from free to air TV and it is important from a public health perspective to ensure sport is available to a wide audience to encourage participation and exercise.
Furthermore live sport is disappearing from free to air TV and it is important from a public health perspective to ensure sport is available to a wide audience to encourage participation and exercise.
Timeline
| 15 Mar 2019 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 15 Sep 2019 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
2,013
Status
Closed
Opened
15 Mar 2019
Closed
15 Sep 2019
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.