The Six Nations returns today as rugby union’s Northern Hemisphere sides once again battle to be crowned champions.
As always, the baton is likely to fall to one of France, England or Ireland, but don’t discount Scotland, who have hinted at a possible challenge in recent years. For Wales, it will be all about avoiding the wooden spoon, but it won’t be easy with a resurgent Italy sure to give every team a tough game.
Matches are live streamed for free across the globe, but how exactly can you listen to the Six Nations on the go? Well, fear not – BBC Radio 5 Live provides commentary for every game across its many channels, including tonight’s France v Ireland match.
Six Nations Round 1 – Listening details
How to listen to the Six Nations on BBC Radio 5 Live
To access BBC Radio 5 Live’s Six Nations coverage, you have several options, including BBC Sounds, the BBC Sport website and the BBC Sport app (iOS/Android) are also available.
Programming appears on Radio 5 Live and Radio 5 Live Sports Extra.
To listen you need a BBC account – sign up here.
And if you miss any of the action, you’ll be able to listen to the Rugby Union Weekly Podcast where they’ll discuss every match from every weekend in depth.
Can I access Six Nations coverage on BBC Sounds from overseas or on holiday?
Yes. UK residents looking to listen to the Six Nations traveling abroad can still access the BBC Sounds app via a VPN. We recommend NordVPN, which comes with 70% off and 3 extra months free right now…
How to unblock BBC Sounds with a VPN
If you’re currently outside the UK and blocked from using BBC Sounds, you can still access the app thanks to the wonders of a VPN (Virtual Private Network).
The software allows your devices to look like they are back in your home country, no matter where you are in the world. So ideal for listeners away at work or on holiday who want a taste of home.
NordVPN is our favorite:
BBC Sound Troubleshooting Tips
If you still can’t access BBC Sounds, even using a VPN, there are a few more things you can try.
Make sure your BBC account is linked to a valid UK postcode, such as SE1 7PB.
The BBC Sounds app (iOS / Android) doesn’t appear on the Play Store or App Store outside of the UK, but you may be able to get around that by changing your phone’s region in the settings menu.
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