Saturday’s Ireland v Italy live stream sees the chance of a massive Six Nations upset as the Azzurri head to Dublin with one win under their belt and the Men in Green low on confidence.
Ireland’s opening match against France on a feverish Parisian night was tipped as a possible title decider before the tournament even started. But the reality for Andy Farrell’s side was a far uglier story – a flawed first half allowed the hosts to stroll into a 22-0 lead after 40 minutes and, despite a late rally from the Irish, Les Bleus looked hardly troubled. Farrell will have a job on his hands to lift his side for Saturday’s clash in Dublin.
Italy have not beaten Ireland for 13 years and have not tasted victory on the Emerald Isle since 1997. But their brilliant victory in the torrential rain against Scotland will give them hope of getting the green monkey off their backs. An attacking force that includes the likes of Tommaso Menoncello, Ignacio Brex and Louis Lynagh is potent enough to worry any side; especially one that has been shown to have some real vulnerabilities.
Read on below for our guide to where to watch Ireland vs Italy on TV and get Six Nations 2026 free streams online.
Watch Ireland vs Italy for FREE
This game – along with every other match in the 2026 Six Nations – will be streamed alive and free across the UK and Ireland. The Ireland v Italy live stream will be shown on:
🇬🇧 United Kingdom: ITVX
🇮🇪 Ireland: Virgin Media Play
What if you are abroad? Rugby fans from the UK and Ireland can use NordVPN to watch their usual streaming service anywhere.
How to watch any Ireland vs Italy stream using a VPN
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How to watch Ireland vs Italy live streams in the US
Ireland vs Italy and all 2026 Six Nations matches will be streamed live on Peacock in the United States.
Peacock TV subscriptions start from $10.99 per month (you need at least the Premium tier), and you’ll also be able to watch Premier League soccer and the Winter Olympics on the platform.
Outside US for Ireland vs Italy? Use NordVPN to access your usual streams.
How to watch Ireland vs Italy live streams in the UK
As always, rugby fans in the UK can watch Ireland vs Italy for free on ITV.
Ireland vs Italy TV coverage is on ITV1, while you can also stream it live and on demand via it for free ITVX website and mobile app.
If you are outside the UK but want to take advantage of your usual coverage, check out NordVPN and follow the instructions above.
ITV is a free service, but to use it you need to hold a valid UK TV license as this also covers consumption of digital content.
How to watch Ireland vs Italy live streams in Ireland
As mentioned above, all Six Nations 2026 games will be on free-to-air television in Ireland.
Virgin Media 1 shows Ireland vs Italy, meaning it will also be available to stream on Virgin Media Play platform.
Not in Ireland right now? Check out NordVPN.
How to watch Ireland vs Italy live streams in South Africa
Ireland vs Italy will be televised on subscription service Super Sport.
You must have one DStv access package to watch the Six Nations on SuperSport with prices starting at R99 ($5.66) per month.
Abroad right now? Just use a VPN and tell your device that you are back home and ready to go.
How to watch Ireland vs Italy live streams in Australia
In Australia Ireland vs Italy will be on Stan Sports.
It costs $20 a month on top of a regular Stan plan that starts at $12 a month.
Away from Australia right now? Use a VPN to watch Stan Sport from abroad.
How to watch Ireland vs Italy live streams in New Zealand
Sky Sports NZ is the Six Nations 2026 television rights holder in New Zealand.
You can access Sky Sport via satellite TV or get a live stream included Sky Sports now subscription service starts at $29.99 per day or $54.99 per month and watch Ireland vs Italy. You can also stream the T20 World Cup on the platform.
Are you missing the match between Ireland and Italy? NordVPN will give you access to your home streaming service.
How to watch Ireland vs Italy in Japan
In Japan, every match in the 2026 Six Nations, including Ireland v Italy, will be streamed live on Wowow. Prices start at ¥2,530 ($16) per month for their streaming service.
Visiting Japan for Ireland vs Italy? Take advantage of your free streams using a VPN like NordVPN.
What is the kick-off time for Ireland vs Italy?
The scheduled kick-off time for Ireland vs Italy on Saturday 14th February is 14:10 GMT local time in Dublin, which is 9:10 a.m. ET / 6:10 a.m. PT in the US.
Can I watch Ireland vs Italy on my mobile?
Of course, most broadcasters have streaming services that you can access via mobile apps or via your phone’s browser. For example, ITVX, Peacock and VM Play all have dedicated apps.
You can also keep up to date with all things Six Nations on the official social media channels at X (@SixNations), YouTube (@Men’sSixNations) and Instagram (@SixNationsRugby).
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