Six Nations 2025 commentators and pundits: Who is providing coverage for BBC and ITV this year?

BBC and ITV have announced their line-up of commentators who will front the Six Nations 2025 coverage.

The much anticipated rugby tournament gets underway in Paris on Friday, January 31, 2025 when France host Wales live on ITV.

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Six Nations 2025

BBC and ITV will share coverage as the Six Nations returns for the annual championships.

There will be some familiar faces set to grace our screens to provide expert insights and analysis throughout the sporting event.

ITV has also added a new name to their list of commentators that now includes a former England coach.

Who are the ITV commentators for Six Nations?

ITV was the first to announce their punditry line-up for this year's event.

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Presenters Mark Pougatch and Jill Douglas will front ITV's Six Nations coverage.

Former England rugby union player, Topsy Ojo will also appear as a pundit, with ITV veteran Gabriel Clarke complementing the event with his live reports from the ground.

Other ITV pundits and co-commentators viewers can expect to see include:

• Jonny Wilkinson
• Lawrence Dallaglio
• Eddie Jones
• Maggie Alphonsi
• Ugo Monye
• Brian O’Driscoll
• Rory Best
• Jamie Roberts
• Johnnie Beattie
• Dan Biggar
• Benjamin Kayser
• Shane Williams
• Scott Hastings
• David Flatman
• Danielle Waterman

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Who are the BBC commentators for Six Nations?

The BBC's first match will be on Saturday when Scotland take on Italy.

Match of the Day host, Gabby Logan is set to take the presenter's hot seat alongside Scottish sports broadcaster, Andrew Cotter.

Logan who is married to ex -Scotland rugby international is "excited" for the upcoming event.

The BBC's rugby lead said: "The Six Nations always brings unforgettable drama, passion, and incredible skill, and I'm so excited to see which players and teams will rise to the occasion this year.

"It's a competition like no other, and we're ready to bring it all to life for our audience."

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Other confirmed BBC pundits include:

• Martin Johnson
• Sam Warburton
• Chris Paterson
• Jonathan Davies
• Danny Care
• Tommy Bowe
• Sergio Parisse
• Nigel Owens

How to watch

The games the BBC has rights to show will be available to watch on BBC One, iPlayer and BBC Sport website.

All other games will be shown live on ITV1 and ITVX.

Live on BBC Sport:

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• Saturday, 1 February: Scotland v Italy (14:15 GMT)
• Sunday, 9 February: Scotland v Ireland (15:00 GMT)
• Saturday, 22 February: Wales v Ireland (14:15 GMT)
• Saturday, 8 March: Scotland v Wales (16:45 GMT)
• Saturday, 15 March: Wales v England (16:45 GMT)

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