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Protect the 6 Nations Championship & Ensure Live Free to Air Broadcast

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closedDepartment for Culture, Media and SportOpened 4 April 2025Closed 4 October 2025

Background

The 6N is a UK sporting icon, steeped in history & culture. We believe it fuels national pride, unites communities, inspires male and female youth and is crucial for social cohesion. We think maintaining free-to-air TV in the UK market would ensure equitable access, vital for a healthy nation.

Additional details

We urge the UK Culture Secretary to: * Recognise the 6 Nations' national interest as a “crown jewel” sport * Ensure live free-to-air access for all UK citizens We believe live free-to-air 6 Nations access will: * Promote social inclusion * Support grassroots rugby * Safeguard this iconic sporting event's cultural heritage

Where it’s popular

Constituencies with the most signatures on this petition.

ReigateRebecca Paul
18
North HerefordshireDr Ellie Chowns
2
BroxtoweJuliet Campbell
1
Croydon WestSarah Jones
1
IpswichJack Abbott
1
Mid Dorset and North PooleVikki Slade
1
NewarkRobert Jenrick
1
Ossett and Denby DaleJade Botterill
1
Romsey and Southampton NorthCaroline Nokes
1
South West WiltshireDr Andrew Murrison
1
Aberdeen SouthStephen Flynn
1
Aberdeen SouthDouglas Lumsden
1
Alloa and GrangemouthBrian Leishman
1
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shireMr Angus MacDonald
1
BridgendChris Elmore
1
Cardiff NorthAnna McMorrin
1
BasingstokeLuke Murphy
1
Vale of GlamorganKanishka Narayan
1
Bexleyheath and CrayfordDaniel Francis
1

Source: UK Government & Parliament Petitions service. Petition ID: 715965.