Ireland vs England FREE live streams
The Ireland vs England live stream on the opening weekend of the 2025 Six Nations will be a huge game for two tournament big hitters. The visitors beat the the two-time defending champions and deny them a Grand Slam in the last game of the tournament 12 months ago, so the Irish will be primed for revenge.
Ireland vs England 2025 Six Nations is free to watch in the UK and Ireland, and from anywhere in the world by using a VPN, if you're away from home. It's Peacock TV and DAZN in the USA and Canada respectively. Down Under, it's Stan Sport in Australia and Sky Sport in New Zealand.
- UK: ITVX (FREE)
- IRE: Virgin Media Player (FREE)
- Unlock any stream with NordVPN
Ireland vs England live stream: preview
This opening round game of the 2025 Six Nations between Ireland and England will take place at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. The match kicks off on Saturday, February 1 at 4.45pm GMT / 11.45am ET / 3.45am AEDT (Sun.).
That Ireland were denied a Grand Slam by England at Twickenham last year still rankles and the opportunity for revenge first up couldn't have fallen better. The two-time defending champions are intent on becoming the first team in the venerable old tournament's 142-year history to win a three-peat outright. With Andy Farrell on British and Irish Lions preparation duty, Simon Easterby will be in interim charge but the coach is highly regarded in the game and won't even miss the retired Jonny Sexton at fly-half thanks to the emergence of Sam Prendergast. With captain Peter O'Mahony still marshalling the back row, they'll start the tournament as joint-favourites with France.
England's attempted brand of free-flowing rugby is great until they hit the last 20 minutes. Steve Borthwick's side led New Zealand and Australia late into last year's Autumn Internationals but came up short, with confusion abounding whether the blitz defence was still the system or not. A mixture seems likely after Felix Jones' exit. Without flying winger Immanuel Feyi-Waboso for the tournament and full-back George Furbank for the opener, Borthwick will look to Freddie Steward and Ollie Lawrence to break lines and make use of Marcus Smith's invention at fly-half.
You can watch all 2025 Six Nations games online for FREE, including this one. So keep reading to discover where to live stream Ireland vs England in your country and from anywhere in the world.
Ireland vs England FREE live streams
This and every Six Nations game will be shown for free in the UK and Ireland.
In the UK, the free Ireland vs England live stream is on ITVX, while in Ireland it will be streamed for for free on Virgin Media Player.
If you're outside of the UK or Ireland this weekend, you can always try using a VPN to get around geo-restrictions that you'll face when overseas. We recommend NordVPN as it's really easy to use, fantastic at unblocking restricted streams and comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee in case you change your mind.
Don't worry if you've never used a VPN before – it's really easy, and we have full instructions below.
Watch Ireland vs England live stream from anywhere
You won't be able to watch your regular Six Nations live streams, including Ireland vs England, while travelling abroad. The streaming service will spot that you're in a foreign country and block you.
You can use a VPN (virtual private network) to get around this, though. It's a straightforward piece of software that sets your device to appear as if it's in a different country, allowing you to watch your usual Six Nations live stream from anywhere in the world.
We rate NordVPN as the best VPN for streaming sport. It offers a 30-day guarantee for all your money back if you're not happy with the service.
How to use a VPN to stream Ireland vs England
1. Install the VPN of your choice. NordVPN is the one we recommend.
2. Open up the VPN app and choose the location of the service you wish to access. So for Ireland vs England, you may wish to choose a server in the UK or Ireland.
3. Then head over to ITVX or Virgin Media Player or your chosen streamer on your browser or device and enjoy the free Ireland vs England live stream!
Watch Ireland vs England live stream in the UK
You can watch Ireland vs England live on ITV1 this Saturday afternoon at 4.45pm GMT.
That means you can also stream the game online and for free on the channel's ITVX platform, available on browsers, smartphone app or a variety of streaming devices.
To stream live on ITVX, you should have a valid TV licence, though that isn't required for watching the game on catch-up.
Remember: use a VPN to access either service when travelling outside of the UK.
Watch Ireland vs England live stream in Ireland
Every game of the 2025 Six Nations is being shown for free in Ireland.
Free-to-air network Virgin Media will show Ireland vs England live.
That also means you'll be able to stream the game via Virgin Media Player, which is available across a wide range of devices.
Don't forget: Irish nationals can live stream every match free of charge while abroad with a VPN.
Watch Ireland vs England live stream in Australia
Streaming service Stan Sport has the rights to show every match of the 2025 Six Nations live in Australia, including Ireland vs England.
To watch every game ad-free you'll need a Basic Stan package ($12 a month) together with its Stan Sport add-on (a further $15).
As well as the Six Nations, Stan Sport also has the rights to loads more international rugby, as well as other top tier sports, including Champions League soccer, Grand Slam tennis and Formula E motor racing.
Out of Australia? Use a VPN to access your local stream when away from home.
Watch Ireland vs England live stream in the USA
NBC's Peacock TV streaming service is showing every game of the 2025 Six Nations live in the USA, including Ireland vs England.
Peacock starts from only $7.99 a month, or you can pay more to get rid of the ads. In addition to the Six Nations, you'll also be able to watch the likes of EPL soccer, WWE, Premiership Rugby and lots more.
The Peacock TV app is available on iOS, Apple TV, Android, Android TV, Chromecast, LG smart TV, Vizio TV, PS4, and Xbox One. You can also watch through your web browser.
Matches are also going out on CNBC, but not live. If you have CNBC in your cable package, you'll be able to watch on TV or online with your login credentials. We'd recommend checking your schedules to see when they're planning to show each game.
Outside the US? Peacock TV is only available within the States so be sure to use a rugby-friendly VPN if you're a subscriber stuck abroad.
Watch Ireland vs England live stream in New Zealand
Kiwis can watch Six Nations rugby courtesy of Sky Sport, which is showing every game of the 2025 tournament, including Ireland vs England.
Subscribers can also watch online using the its Sky Go service.
If you don't already have Sky and don't wish to commit to a full package just for the rugby, then Sky Sport Now offers weekly ($29.99) and monthly ($49.99) passes.
Travelling abroad? Live stream this year's Six Nations on your home streaming service using a world class VPN.
Watch Ireland vs England live stream in South Africa
To watch all Six Nations 2025 fixtures in South Africa, including Ireland vs England, you'll need access to SuperSport.
If you can't watch on your TV, you can also tune in via the network's streaming service for PC and Mac, as well as via SuperSport's dedicated app.
Alternatively, you can get SuperSport channels via the DSTV streaming platform, with plans starting from R129 per month.
Watch Ireland vs England live stream in Canada
Specialist sports streaming service DAZN is showing every game of the 2025 Six Nations live in Canada, including Ireland vs England.
A DAZN subscription will currently set you back CA$29.99 a month or CA$199.99 a year.
As well as giving you every Six Nations 2025 match, DAZN also has exclusive rights in Canada to Champions League, Europa League and EFL Championship soccer, while the serve has dedicated apps for a wide variety of mobile devices, set top boxes and smart TVs.
Don't forget: Canadian nationals can live stream matches via DAZN when overseas with a VPN.
Watch Ireland vs England live stream in Singapore and Asia
This year's Six Nations will be covered live across large parts of Asia by Premier Sports.
The network is set to show every game live in Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei, Cambodia, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Laos, Macau, Malaysia, Maldives, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam.
A monthly pass for Premier Sports will currently set you back $25.99, but there's a 45% discount to be had if you opt for an annual plan at $169 for a full year.
In addition to the Six Nations, a Premier Sports subscription also gives you access to Heineken Champions Cup, Gallagher Premiership, NRL, URC and Rugby Championship action.
British fan in Asia? Then use a VPN to watch the free coverage from back home.
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