article_snippet: BBC Sport determination to retain BBC Sport coverage of the Six Nations has been significantly helped by BBC Sport record-breaking viewing figures for the tournament and the positive feedback from the organisers.
article_snippet: BBC Sport also had BBC Sport best ever figures, with 8.22m searching for the Six Nations last Saturday.
article_snippet: The Beeb value the Six Nations along with Match of the Day and Wimbledon as their three most precious annual sporting properties and the viewing success of this year
article_snippet: ’s tournament was even more important, with the Six Nations preparing to talk to subscription channels for the next rights deal from 2018.
article_snippet: But the Six Nations are known to be delighted with the coverage of the Six Nations competition by the Beeb across all regions and outlets.
highlights_snippet: BBC Sport holds Six Nations coverage as highly as Match of the Day .
  