Just two weeks into the Six Nations, France is the only team still in with a shot at the Grand Slam. They have humiliated Ireland and annihilated Wales, but Fabien Galthie still sees room for improvement. That is why he has tinkered with the line-up for Sunday’s Round 3 clash with Italy for the Giuseppe Garibaldi Trophy.
After beating Scotland in their Championship opener, Gonzalo Quesada’s men could and should have beaten Ireland last week. They carved out plenty of openings but just weren’t able to make them count. One area they dominated hands-down, however, was the scrum.
They will have to squeeze every last drop out of it at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy in Lille because this Les Bleus team has been poetry in motion. With the three musketeers of Thomas Ramos, Matthieu Jalibert and Antoine Dupont weaving their magic, France’s opponents could be forgiven for being as spellbound as the spectators.
Read on below for our guide to where to watch France vs Italy on TV and get Six Nations 2026 free streams online.
Watch France 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 live stream from France vs Italy will be shown on:
🇬🇧 United Kingdom: ITVX
🇮🇪 Ireland: RTÉ is playing
What if you are abroad? Use Norton VPN to unlock your free stream – more on that below.
How to watch any France vs Italy stream using a VPN
How to watch France vs Italy live streams in the US
France 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 France vs Italy? Use Norton VPN to access your usual streams.
How to watch France vs Italy live streams in the UK
Rugby fans in the UK can watch France vs Italy for free on ITV.
TV coverage is switched on ITV1, while you can also stream France vs Italy 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 Norton VPN 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 live streams of France vs Italy in Ireland
Every Six Nations 2026 game is free in Ireland.
RTÉ 2 shows France vs Italy, meaning it will also be available to stream on RTÉ is playing platform.
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How to watch France vs Italy live streams in South Africa
France vs Italy will be televised on subscription service Super Sport.
You must have one DStv access package to watch the game on SuperSport, with prices starting at R699 ($44) 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 France vs Italy live streams in Australia
In Australia, France vs Italy is on Stan Sports.
It costs $20 a month on top of a regular Stan plan that starts at $12 a month.
Away from Oz? Use a VPN to watch Stan Sport from abroad.
How to watch France 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 catch a France vs Italy live stream with Sky Sports now subscription service from $29.99 per day or $54.99 per month. You can also stream the T20 World Cup on the platform.
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How to watch France vs Italy in Japan
In Japan, France vs Italy will be live streamed on Wowow. Prices start at ¥2,530 ($16) per month.
Visiting Japan from England or Ireland? Enjoy your free France vs Italy coverage using a VPN-like Norton VPN.
What is the kick-off time for France vs Italy?
The scheduled kick-off time for France vs Italy on Sunday 22nd February is 16.10 CET local time in Lille, which is 15:10 GMT in the UK and 10:10 a.m. ET / 7:10 a.m. PT in the US.
Can I watch France 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 RTÉ Player 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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