Keep the Rugby Union 6 Nations Champtionsip on free-to-air TV.

Rejected 14 signatures

What the petition asks

The Rugby Union 6 Nations Championship should be listed as a Group A event under the Broadcasting Act 1996, so that it is offered to free-to-air terrestrial television broadcasters on fair and reasonable terms. There is currently a very real risk the championship wukk disappear behind a paywall.

The 6 Nations Championship is a national treasure, culturally important to all the nations of the United Kingdom. Getting tickets to a 6 nations match can be difficult and expensive, being beyond the means of many genuine rugby fans. Hiding it behind a paywall would deprive many fans access to international rugby. The home nations' summer tours, autumn internationals and most of the Gallagher Premiership are only available of a pay per view basis.

Why it was rejected

There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.

You may wish to sign this petition which calls for the same action: Require full coverage of 6 Nations Rugby be offered to free-to-air broadcasters

Timeline

24 Nov 2023	Petition opened for signatures
18 Dec 2023	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 14

Status Rejected

Rejected 18 Dec 2023

Follow this petition