The Six Nations returns for week 2 as rugby union’s northern hemisphere sides fight it out once again to be crowned champions.
France and England both made perfect starts as they brushed aside Ireland and Wales respectively, but Italy were the surprise package of the weekend. Gli Azzuri defeated Scotland 18-15 in Rome and ensured a first opening day win since their debut campaign in 2000.
Matches are being live streamed free across the globe, but how exactly can you listen to the Six Nations while on the go? Well, fear not — BBC Radio 5 Live is providing commentary for every game across its multiple channels, including tonight’s France v Ireland match.
But how can you access BBC Radio 5 Live's commentary of the Six Nations and is it available in the US, Australia, and Canada too? Read on as our short guide explains how to listen to BBC Radio 5 Live's Six Nations coverage from anywhere in the world.
Six Nations Round 2 - Listening Details
Date |
Match |
Kick-off (GMT) |
Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
Saturday 14 February |
Ireland vs Italy |
2:10pm |
|
Saturday 14 February |
Scotland vs England |
4:40pm |
|
Sunday 15 February |
Wales vs France |
3:10pm |
How to listen to Six Nations on BBC Radio 5 Live
To access BBC Radio 5 Live's Six Nations coverage you have multiple options including BBC Sounds, the BBC Sport website, and the BBC Sport app (iOS/Android) are also available.
Programming will go out on Radio 5 Live and Radio 5 Live Sports Extra.
To listen, you will need a BBC account — register here.
And if you miss any of the action, you will be able to listen to the Rugby Union Weekly Podcast, where they will discuss each match from every weekend in depth.
Can I access Six Nations coverage on BBC Sounds from abroad 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 months extra free right now...
How to unblock BBC Sounds with a VPN
If you're outside the UK at the moment 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 appear as if they're back in your home country regardless of where in the world you are. So ideal for listeners away for work or on vacation wanting a taste of home.
NordVPN is our favorite:
BBC Sounds Troubleshooting Tips
If you still can't access BBC Sounds, even with the aid of a VPN, there are a few more things you can try.
Make sure your BBC account is associated with a valid UK post code, such as SE1 7PB.
The BBC Sounds app (iOS / Android) won't appear in the Play Store or the App Store outside 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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