ITV tackles rugby with digital series The Sidestep

The Sidestep

NEWS BRIEF: UK commercial broadcaster ITV has announced new sports-focused digital series The Sidestep, fronted by British rugby stars Marcus Smith and Louis Rees-Zammit.

Commissioned by BE Studio, ITV’s branded entertainment studio, and produced by ITV Sport, it is a mix of topical rugby discussion, guest interviews, pranks and competitions. Full episodes of The Sidestep, which premieres today, are available on streamer ITVX, YouTube and Spotify Video. It complements ITV’s ongoing ruby coverage including the Nations Championship, which starts on November 6 across ITV1, ITVX, STV and STV Player.