HUW MERRIMAN MP HOSTS PARLIAMENTARY LAUNCH FOR THE SIX NATIONS CHAMPIONSHIP
11.02.2016 for Immediate Release: Huw Merriman MP hosted Parliamentarians, former players, television pundits and officials from the Rugby world at the launch event for the 6 Nations Championship on 6 February.
Huw praised the collaboration between ITV and the BBC, who organised the event, saying “This collaboration highlighted the importance of keeping these sporting institutions free to air on terrestrial television.”
Huw was joined by ITV Director of Sport, Niall Sloane, Director of BBC Sport, Barbara Slater and Bill Beaumont Chair of RFU. They all praised the importance of collaboration between BBC and ITV saying “This is first time the two channels have jointly hosted an even in Parliament”.
Following the event Huw said “I was delighted to welcome Niall, Barbara and Bill to Parliament along with representatives from the other Home Nations. I am looking forward to another great championship and give my best wishes to all the teams involved.”