Six Nations breaks BBC viewer record

Saturday's Six Nations decider saw a record-breaking peak audience of 9.

63 million watch England v France, as the championship

went down to the wire.

A peak of 4.

1m watched Italy v Wales, while 5.

1m tuned in for Scotland v Ireland and the BBC Sport website recorded its highest ever traffic on the day, with 8.

22m unique UK browsers.


Barbara Slater, Director BBC Sport, said: "It's what the BBC is all about, bringing these great moments that unite the nation, making them available to everyone wherever they are.

"
She added: "What an amazing end to such a thrilli…

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