Watch Fiji v Wales Live on ITV 1: Miles Harrison, Ben Kay & Shane Williams Lead Nations Championship Coverage
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Watch Fiji v Wales Live on ITV 1: Miles Harrison, Ben Kay & Shane Williams Lead Nations Championship Coverage
The debut of the new Nations Championship kicks off this Saturday with the thrilling clash between Fiji and Wales, broadcast live and free-to-air on ITV 1 and ITV X in the UK, with Scottish viewers able to watch on STV Player and STV Scotland HD. This landmark tournament, created by Six Nations Rugby and SANZAAR, transforms the July international rugby window into a single, competitive Northern versus Southern Hemisphere tournament, featuring 12 of the world’s biggest teams across 42 matches and seven weekends of elite rugby[1][2].
For fans in the UK, ITV has secured exclusive free-to-air rights until 2029, ensuring the tournament remains accessible to all rugby supporters[2]. The match takes place at Cardiff City Stadium in Cardiff, Wales, with kick-off at 14:10 BST (2:10pm local time), offering a prime-time Saturday afternoon spectacle for British viewers[1]. International audiences can stream via Virgin Media (Ireland), TF1 (France), Stan Sport (Australia), Sky Sport NZ (New Zealand), and the global feed[1].
The broadcast team is led by presenter Lauren Salter (formerly Lauren Jenkins), whose warm and engaging style has made her a staple in ITV’s rugby coverage over the past decade[4]. The main commentary is handled by Miles Harrison, the legendary voice of Welsh rugby on ITV, known for his精准 delivery and deep knowledge of the game, having covered every Six Nations and World Cup for over 20 years[4]. Sharing the booth with him are co-commentators Ben Kay, the former England and Leicester Tigers lock who won two World Cups and is renowned for his tactical insights, and Shane WilliamsArticle generated: 4 July 2026, 14:21 GMT