Six Nations 'safeguarded' for viewers by free-to-air deal

The director of BBC Cymru Wales has said the corporation's deal with ITV to broadcast the Six Nations has "safeguarded" the game for viewers.

All Wales' home matches will be shown live on the BBC, along with France and Scotland's home matches. ITV will screen England, Ireland and Italy home games.

It follows the BBC agreeing to forego its exclusive rights to the rugby tournament two years early.

Rhodri Talfan Davies said the deal had "secured the future of Welsh rugby for the next six years".