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BBC’s farewell to England men’s rugby a reminder of what they do well... and badly

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A new deal sees ITV and BBC secure free-to-air coverage until the 2029 tournament.

ITV , while not necessarily a natural home for rugby, has done very well out of the deal with all five England matches each year.

England rugby fans, however, have not and are left for half a decade to the tender mercies of a broadcaster that bungles the crucial moments of a key match.

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