The Bolton Rugby Union Football Club is broadcasting every match of the 2026 Six Nations Championship live at its clubhouse in Bolton, Greater Manchester. Residents can visit the Mortfield Pavilion on Avenue Street (Mortfield Pavilion, Avenue Street, Bolton BL1 3AW) to watch the games together throughout February and March 2026. This gives local fans a nearby place to see the matches instead of travelling to larger cities for a dedicated rugby environment.
The screenings take place in the club bar, which features multiple screens and function rooms for supporters. According to the Six Nations official fixtures, the tournament began with a match between France and Ireland on February 5, 2026. The club is using free-to-air broadcasts from the BBC and ITV to show the tournament; between them the broadcasters hold the rights to all 15 matches (ITV will air 10 fixtures, including every England match, while the BBC will show five).
Supporters are now preparing for the next major match when England face Italy on March 7, 2026. England currently sit at the top of the table after a dominant Round 1 win against Wales. The club provides match-day food and drink to those attending, which helps raise money for its amateur teams and junior sections.
As one of the oldest sports clubs in the area, Bolton RUFC was founded in 1872 and has been at its current Avenue Street site since 1988. By opening its doors for the tournament, the club aims to bring the local fan base together and offer a social space for residents to share the match-day spirit in their own community.
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