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30-06-2025
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Wales v Japan TV channel finally announced days before game as Eddie Jones refuses to move kick-off
BBC Wales and S4C will each show one of Wales' summer Tests from their tour of Japan next month - with the coverage being announced just days before Wales take on the Brave Blossoms. The first Test in Kitakyushu on July 5 will be shown on BBC One Wales, while the second Test the following week in Kobe will be broadcast by S4C. The first Test will kick-off at 6am UK time, with the second Test being slightly later at 6.50am. Advertisement It's understood S4C's coverage of the second Test will have English-language commentary available on the red button. READ MORE: Today's rugby news as Lions name new team after 'desperately sad' news shocks tourists READ MORE: Tomos Williams ruled out of Lions tour as replacement called up With the eight-hour time difference, Wales will be kicking off in the middle of the afternoon in Japan - with temperatures likely to be just above 30°C in Kitakyushu this weekend. WalesOnline understands that the BBC did try to move the kick-off back so that it wouldn't be so early in the UK. However, Brave Blossoms coach Eddie Jones has remained steadfast on the 2pm and 2.50pm local kick-off times. Advertisement The former England and Australia coach promised to "really run Wales off their feet" in the heat. The British and Irish Lions tour of Australia - with their warm-up matches against the Waratahs and Invitational AU & NZ side both on the same day as Wales' Tests in Japan - also made moving the kick-off time complicated, with the Lions matches kicking off at 11am UK time. An announcement had been expected on a TV deal last week, although the situation with the kick-off time is understood to have delayed things. Sign up to Inside Welsh rugby on Substack for the exclusive five-week tour diary from Wales in Japan and the Lions in Australia. A joint statement read: "BBC Cymru Wales and S4C have announced a new broadcast deal for the live free-to-air rights for the men's two-Test tour of Japan this July. Advertisement "The first match takes place at the Mikuni World Stadium in Kitakyushu on Saturday 5 July (KO 6am) and will be broadcast live on BBC One Wales and BBC iPlayer, with coverage starting at 5:45am. "The second Test takes place at the Noevir Stadium in Kobe on Saturday 12 July (KO 6:50am), and will be broadcast live on S4C, S4C Clic and BBC iPlayer from 6:30am. English language commentary will also be available on S4C Clic and on TV via the red button. "Sarra Elgan will present both games across the BBC and S4C. Commentary on Scrum V Live will be provided by Gareth Rhys Owen and Richie Rees, with guests including Alun Wyn Jones and Rhys Patchell. "On S4C, Ken Owens and Rhys Patchell will join Sarra Elgan for Clwb Rygbi, with commentary from Cennydd Davies and Gwyn Jones. Gareth Rhys Owen and Richie Rees will be on the Red Button. Advertisement Sarra Elgan said: "It's a privilege to be part of the coverage for Wales' summer series in Japan across both BBC and S4C. 'These matches are a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience ahead of an all important Autumn season. Wales may not have had the results they wanted recently, but there's still plenty to be encouraged by and a chance to grow as a group. 'This tour is a chance for individuals to develop and make an impression. I'm looking forward to bringing the action, insights, and atmosphere to supporters back home, whether they're watching in English or Welsh." Abi Tierney, CEO of Welsh Rugby Union, said: "We're delighted to confirm BBC Cymru Wales and S4C as our broadcast partners for the senior men's international summer tour to Japan. Advertisement 'This partnership ensures our supporters can follow every moment of the action, whether they're watching in English or Welsh. It's especially important to us that we continue to champion the Welsh language and culture through our coverage, helping to bring the passion of Welsh rugby to audiences all over the world." This is the second year in a row that a summer tour in Japan has seen the TV broadcast deal go down to the wire. Last year, England played a Test in Japan before their two-Test tour of New Zealand. However, no broadcaster came forward to cover the Test before RugbyPass ultimately ended up showing the match.
BBC News
30-06-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
BBC and S4C secure rights for live coverage of Japan v Wales this summer
BBC Cymru Wales and S4C have announced a new broadcast deal for the live free-to-air rights for the men's two-Test tour of Japan this July. The first match takes place at the Mikuni World Stadium in Kitakyushu on Saturday 5 July (KO 6am) and will be broadcast live on BBC One Wales and BBC iPlayer, with coverage starting at 5:45am. The second Test takes place at the Noevir Stadium in Kobe on Saturday 12 July (KO 6.50am), and will be broadcast live on S4C, S4C Clic and BBC iPlayer from 6.30am. English language commentary will also be available on S4C Clic and on TV via the red button. Sarra Elgan will present both games across the BBC and S4C. Commentary on Scrum V Live will be provided by Gareth Rhys Owen and Richie Rees, with guests including Alun Wyn Jones and Rhys Patchell. On S4C, Ken Owens and Rhys Patchell will join Sarra Elgan for Clwb Rygbi, with commentary from Cennydd Davies and Gwyn Jones. Gareth Rhys Owen and Richie Rees will be on the Red Button. Sarra Elgan said: "It's a privilege to be part of the coverage for Wales' summer series in Japan across both BBC and S4C. 'These matches are a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience ahead of an all important Autumn season. Wales may not have had the results they wanted recently, but there's still plenty to be encouraged by and a chance to grow as a group. 'This tour is a chance for individuals to develop and make an impression. I'm looking forward to bringing the action, insights, and atmosphere to supporters back home, whether they're watching in English or Welsh." Live audio commentary will also be broadcast on BBC Radio Cymru and BBC Radio Wales, and fans can keep up to date with coverage on the BBC Sport website and S4C's social platforms. Abi Tierney, CEO of Welsh Rugby Union, said: "We're delighted to confirm BBC Cymru Wales and S4C as our broadcast partners for the senior men's international summer tour to Japan. 'This partnership ensures our supporters can follow every moment of the action, whether they're watching in English or Welsh. It's especially important to us that we continue to champion the Welsh language and culture through our coverage, helping to bring the passion of Welsh rugby to audiences all over the world." EWL Follow for more
BBC News
29-01-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
How to follow Wales in the 2025 Six Nations
France v WalesVenue: Stade de France, Paris Date: Friday, 31 January Kick-off: 20:15 GMTLive coverage: S4C, BBC iPlayer, BBC Sounds, BBC Radio Wales, Radio Cymru BBC Radio 5 Live or BBC 5 Sports Extra, online and via the BBC Sport app. BBC Wales and broadcast partner S4C will bring young comprehensive coverage of national coach Warren Gatland's side's progress in the 2025 Six play their tournament opener against France in Paris on Friday, 31 January (20:15 GMT) before taking on Italy in Rome on Saturday, 8 opening games will be live on S4C, BBC iPlayer, BBC Sounds, BBC Radio Wales, Radio Cymru and BBC Radio 5 Live or BBC 5 Sports Extra, online and via the BBC Sport go on to host Ireland in Cardiff on Saturday, 22 February (14:15 GMT) in front of BBC and S4C cameras. That game will also be live on BBC iPlayer, BBC Sounds, BBC Radio Wales, Radio Cymru BBC Radio 5 Live or BBC 5 Sports Extra, online and via the BBC Sport same will apply when Wales visit Edinburgh to face Scotland on Saturday, 8 March (16:45 GMT) and when they host England a week later, on the day the tournament comes to a close (16:45 GMT). Whet your appetitite for what lies ahead in Sarra Elgan's Six Nations Preview on BBC One Wales, 19:00 GMT on Wednesday, that night on the same channel Wales legend Alun Wyn Jones visits comedian Mike Bubbins' bar to reveal his top Six Nations matches on Scrum V Top 5 with more big names to follow in the coming V: The Warm Up will be among our rugby podcasts and also on BBC Two Wales from 19:00 GMT and TV broadcasts live coverage of every Scotland and Wales home game, while match highlights and key moments from every game will be available on the BBC Sport website and app as well as iPlayer and the BBC's social media channels shortly after online coverage will also feature live streams, text commentaries and the latest news from all the Rugby Union Weekly podcast will also provide insight and interviews as it becomes a daily Sport also has live coverage on its digital platforms of every match of the Under-20 Six Nations, commencing on Thursday, 30 January, as well as the Women's Six Nations, which begins on Saturday, 22 can also keep up to date with all the big stories and talking points on the BBC Sport Wales website and app, and via our social media channels:BBC Sport Wales on Instagram, externalBBC Scrum V on Instagram, external BBC Sport Wales on Facebook, external BBC Sport Wales on X, external BBC Scrum V on X, external
