The Six Nations rugby tournament is to return to Italy’s public broadcaster following an agreement between RAI and Sky Italia.
It means RAI will be able to screen Six Nations action involving Italy from the men’s and women’s Six Nations, as well as the men’s Six Nations Under 20 tournament and the Autumn Nations Series.
Sky will simulcast the matches along with those of the other competing teams England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland and France.
It will be the first time since 2003 that RAI have held live rights to the Six Nations.
Italy will begin their campaign on February 1, when they take on Scotland.
