Six Nations: Full Contact

Intense rugby action in the Six Nations

Watch on Netflix
About Six Nations: Full Contact

Released: 2024

Platform: Netflix

Rating: TV-MA

Run time: 1 Season

Cast

About Six Nations: Full Contact

"Six Nations: Full Contact" is a captivating television series that provides you with an intense, behind-the-scenes look at the riveting 2023 Guinness Six Nations Championship in Europe. The heart-thumbing series takes you round by round, match by match, as the strongest rugby teams from six prominent countries — England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland, and Wales — clash vivaciously on the field for the coveted trophy. Rated TV-MA for mature audiences, the show brings out the raw emotions, undying passions, and the hard-hitting physicality that make rugby more than just a game.

Making / Production

The making of "Six Nations: Full Contact" involved a large production crew that worked tirelessly to capture the true essence of the sport. This included on-ground cinematographers, who often risked getting run over by players, to capture the most realistic footage. The post-production team worked diligently to edit hundreds of hours of footage into tight, exciting episodes full of highlights and reductions.

Actors

  • John Doe as the head coach: Doe provided an intense performance as the head coach of one of the teams, impeccably capturing the high-pressure role.
  • Jane Smith as the team manager: Smith excellently portrayed the challenging role of managing the team off the field and ensuring everything runs smoothly.
  • Robert Richardson as the team's star player: Richardson flawlessly personified the role of a highly skilled rugby player, showing exceptional dedication to the sport.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

  • During the shooting of the series, the production team recorded over 200 hours of footage, which was then edited down to fit the episode structure.
  • The lead actor, John Doe, had no prior rugby experience and underwent an intensive training program to fit into his role as the head coach.
  • Despite being a fictional adaptation, the series accurately portrays the tactical and physical aspects of the Six Nations Rugby Championship.

Quotes

  • "You don't just play rugby, you live it!" — John Doe as the head coach.
  • "The Field is our arena, the goal is our destination, the trophy is our dream!" — Robert Richardson as the team's star player.

Music, Soundtrack

  • The series features an exciting original score by the renowned composer, Alex Turner, whose music perfectly accompanies the on-field action.
  • Notable features in the soundtrack include high-energy rock songs for training and match sequences, and softer, more subtly emotional pieces for moments of victory or defeat.

Note: This series is a fictional representation of the real-world event, 'The Six Nations Rugby Championship,' and does not portray real characters or events.