BBC Wales & S4C to show Wales women’s autumn series

BBC Wales and S4C have announced a deal that will see all of Wales women’s autumn international rugby union matches broadcast on free-to-air television this autumn.

Wales will kick-off their autumn series on 7 November at Cardiff Arms Park, as captain Siwan Lillicrap’s team go head to head with Japan.

Clwb Rygbi will show the match live from 4.45pm on S4C, with English commentary also available via the red button.

The other two matches against South Africa and Canada will be shown on Scrum V Live on BBC Two Wales, with both opponents vying with Wales for a place in the top 10 of the World Rugby women’s rankings.

Wales face the Springbok Women on 13 November, while final game of the series will test Wales’s progress as they take a big step up against Canada, currently ranked third in the world, on 21 November.

This news comes at a positive time for the team with the recent announcement that the experienced coaching team of Ioan Cunningham, Geraint Lewis and Richard Whiffin have been confirmed up to, and including, the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand next year.

Live coverage of all three matches across S4C and BBC Two Wales will be presented by Catrin Heledd, plus there will also be coverage on BBC Radio Wales and BBC Radio Cymru.

Rhuanedd Richards, Director of Content and Services at BBC Cymru Wales, said:

“I’m so pleased we’ve been able to announce this new deal with the WRU. BBC Wales is committed to bringing top quality women’s sport to the audience and this deal allows fans to follow the team’s journey throughout the tournament. I can’t wait to see the campaign get underway.”

Sue Butler, S4C Sports Commissioner, added:

“We’re looking forward to Wales women beginning their Autumn series on S4C as part of our support of Welsh rugby across the board. Good luck to our women in all three games, we’ll be with you.”

For a full list of all forthcoming major rugby union matches on the box, visit SOTB’s dedicated rugby union on TV listings page.

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