Who will be providing comms and punditry as part of the BBC’s coverage of the 2026 Six Nations? Take a look
The BBC are showing one Six Nations match per round of the competition in 2026, sharing the broadcasting right with ITV and Premier Sports.
Wondering who the BBC’s Six Nations pundits are on your telly? This is the BBC’s line-up of pundits who will present, commentate and give their opinions on the action on the pitch.
Related: How to watch Six Nations matches wherever you are in the world
The BBC may update their line-up closer to the tournament.
Who Are The BBC’s Six Nations Pundits?
Danny Care throwing a ball (Getty Images)
Television
Gabby Logan will lead live coverage across TV and BBC iPlayer during the Six Nations.
Logan will be joined by former playing stars like England’s 2003 World Cup-winning captain Martin Johnson, former Wales captain Sam Warburton and Ireland wing Tommy Bowe. Wales legend Jonathan Davies, Scotland’s record points scorer Chris Paterson, England star Danny Care complete the punditry and co-commentary team.
Former referee Nigel Owens will also be seen on screens across the championship.
Andrew Cotter will lead on TV commentary throughout the tournament. Sonja McLaughlan and Lee McKenzie will be pitchside.
The returning Rugby Special will be hosted by Ugo Monye on BBC Two and BBC iPlayer every Sunday on gameweeks.
Related: Six Nations TV Coverage 2026: BBC and ITV Matches
Radio
All 15 matches will be covered live on BBC Sounds and across BBC Radio 5 Live and 5 Sports Extra, commentary is led by BBC’s Rugby Union Correspondent Chris Jones.
The commentary team is made up of Matt Dawson, Paul Grayson, Chris Ashton, Johnnie Beattie, Fraser Brown, Philippa Tuttiett, Ken Owens and Donncha O’Callaghan.
Details are yet to be released for the BBC’s Women’s Six Nations coverage.
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