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flag ITV to show split-screen ads during 2026 Six Nations rugby, first in UK football or rugby.

flag ITV will show split-screen ads during live action of the 2026 Six Nations rugby tournament, airing up to two 20-second commercials before scrums, marking the first time UK commercial broadcasters have used in-game advertising in rugby or football. flag The ads appear on the right side of the screen while live play continues on the left, a format used in U.S. sports and previously trialed by Ireland’s RTE. flag The move, part of a four-year free-to-air broadcast deal with the BBC, aims to boost revenue amid rising competition for viewership. flag The tournament opens with defending champions France facing 2024 winners Ireland, with England, France, and Ireland seen as top title contenders.

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