Ireland’s five Six Nations fixtures were the highest-viewed programmes on Virgin Media Television in 2021.

The Valentine’s Day 15-13 defeat to France at the Aviva Stadium was the broadcaster’s most watched event of the year.

Ireland’s 32-18 win over England in Dublin on March 20th was second, followed by the defeat to Wales on February 7th, the 27-24 win over Scotland on March 14th and finally the 48-10 win over Italy in Rome on February 27th.

In total, sporting events made up for 13 of the top-20 most-viewed programmes on the channel.

Bundee Aki’s try sees Connacht edge tempestuous clash with Munster

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All eyes on the Sportsground as Connacht look to dent Munster’s strong record

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Wounded Ulster seek revenge as Connacht come calling

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Graham Rowntree signs new two-year deal with Munster

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These included Chelsea’s Champions League final win over Manchester City on May 29th which came 15th, and Manchester United’s Europa League final penalty shootout loss to Villarreal on May 26th, which came 16th.

Virgin Media Television top-20 programmes of 2021

1 Six Nations Live Ireland v France Virgin Media One Sunday February 14th

2 Six Nations Live Ireland v England Virgin Media One Saturday March 20th

3 Six Nations Live Wales v Ireland Virgin Media One Sunday February 7th

4 Six Nations Live Scotland v Ireland Virgin Media One Sunday March 14th

5 Six Nations Live Italy v Ireland Virgin Media One Saturday February 27th

6 I’m A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! Virgin Media One Sunday November 21st

7 Coronation Street Virgin Media One Monday February 22nd

8 Six Nations Live England v Scotland Virgin Media One Saturday February 6th

9 Six Nations Live France v Wales Virgin Media One Saturday March 20th

10 Six Nations Live Scotland v Wales Virgin Media One Saturday February 13th

11 Six Nations Live Wales v England Virgin Media One Saturday February 27th

12 Six Nations Live England v France Virgin Media One Saturday March 13th

13 Emmerdale Virgin Media One Wednesday December 1st

14 News at 5.30 Virgin Media One Wednesday Janaury 6th

15 Champions League Final Man City v Chelsea Virgin Media Two Saturday May 29th

16 Europa League Final Villareal v Man Utd Virgin Media Two Wednesday May 26th

17 The Masked Singer UK Virgin Media One Saturday February 12th

18 Six Nations Live France v Scotland Virgin Media Two Friday March 26th

19 Finding Jack Charlton Virgin Media One Sunday March 28th

20 Love Island Virgin Media One Friday July 30th