S4C will broadcast live matches of all Wales' Nations Championship matches for the next four years. Starting this summer, the Nations Championship is a biennial series pitting northern hemisphere teams against their southern counterparts.
Wales' Schedule and Coverage
In the competition’s first year, Wales will play seven matches - three in July and four during the autumn window in November. All results will contribute to an overall championship table with the final game determining Wales’s overall finishing position.
This summer Wales will face Fiji at Cardiff City Stadium on Saturday, July 4, before taking on Argentina in Santa Fe the following week and finishing the summer with a clash against South Africa in Durban. In November Wales will host Japan, New Zealand and Australia at the Principality Stadium before a finals weekend at Allianz Stadium Twickenham.
Reactions from Key Figures
All of these games will be broadcast live on S4C. "S4C’s ongoing commitment to Welsh rugby through its coverage of the Nations Championship is incredibly important for the game in Wales," said the Welsh Rugby Union's chief commercial officer Tomos Grace. "This is a major new international tournament bringing together the best of the northern and southern hemisphere teams. We’re grateful to S4C for contributing to making it available to as many Welsh language fans as possible."
"Welsh rugby belongs to everyone in Wales. S4C’s visibility plays a significant role in bringing Welsh-language audiences and supporters together and we thank S4C for their ongoing support across all levels of the game," he added.
Broadcast Team
Sarra Elgan will present the coverage and will be joined by Ken Owens and Sioned Harries. Commentary will be provided by Gareth Charles and Gwyn Jones. "It’s a real privilege to be part of bringing such a significant new competition as the Nations Championship to S4C audiences," said Elgan. "It’s an exciting time for international rugby, and the new format adds a fresh dimension to the game. I’m really looking forward to telling the stories, capturing the atmosphere and sharing the excitement on screen alongside a fantastic team, and bringing it all to Welsh-speaking audiences across Wales."
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