BBC scores rights to England rugby internationals

UK public-service broadcaster the BBC has confirmed it has secured the live rights to two England rugby union Test matches against Argentina next month.

BBC2 will broadcast both of England’s games against Argentina, which will be played on June 8 and June 15 in Salta and Buenos Aires respectively.

Philip Bernie, BBC head of TV sport said: “We know that there is always a keen audience to watch England's rugby internationals, so we're delighted to be covering their two Tests in Argentina, who will provide a strong challenge. This adds to our considerable regular portfolio of international rugby live on BBC television.”