Having lost their key clash with tournament favorites France last time out, Ireland will look to put that disappointment behind them with what should be a home procession this afternoon at the Aviva. Read on for your full guide to getting an online Ireland vs Italy live stream and watch Six Nations from anywhere.
Amid criticism for a lack of discipline following their defeat to the French, Andy Farrell will be overjoyed to have the steadying presence of skipper and talisman Johnny Sexton back among the starting line-up for this clash, with Michael Lowry set for a debut cap and hooker Dan Sheehan in line for a first start.
We've got all the info on how to live stream Ireland vs Italy no matter where you are in the world with our guide below. And if you happen to be outside of the country and can't access your preferred domestic broadcaster, you can always use a VPN to bypass those geo-restrictions (opens in new tab).
When can I live stream Ireland vs Italy in the UK?
Catch the opening match of the of the 2022 Six Nation fixtures on Sunday, February 27 and watch all the action from the Aviva Stadium in Dublin with kick-off at 3pm GMT. Around the globe, that's 10am ET / 7am PT / 2am AEDT.
How to live stream Ireland vs Italy online in the UK for FREE
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- Mobiles: iOS, Android
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- Consoles: Xbox One, Xbox One S, Nvidia Shield
- Smart TVs: Samsung TV (2012 and later), FreeSat, YouView (BT, Talk Talk, Sony), Freeview Play, Virgin V6 Box
How to live stream Ireland vs Italy if you're abroad
If you're out of the country for the this weekend's Six Nations action, you can still get access to a live stream - simply use the best VPN around to avoid geo-restrictions.
With most domestic broadcasters locking streaming services to their country, you may hit a wall when it comes to accessing the likes of ITV, NBC and DAZN when overseas. However, by getting yourself a handy streaming VPN, you can hop onto a server within the US or UK (or anywhere else for that matter depending on where your online content is geo-restricted to), and this will switch your IP address to make it appear as if you're browsing right from the comfort of your own home.
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How to live stream Ireland vs Italy Six Nations in the US
Streaming service Peacock TV (opens in new tab) has exclusive rights to show every 2022 Six Nations rugby match live in the the US, with kick-off Stateside for this game at 10am ET / 7am PT.
Peacock will set you back just $4.99 a month for its ad-supported service.
As well as giving you access to live Six Nations coverage, it also offers Premiership Rugby and Heineken Champions Cup action, as well as a ton of premium sports coverage, TV shows, and movies. Alternatively, you can pay a $10 a month for commercial-free coverage.
If you're already a Peacock subscriber, but are abroad during the 2022 Six Nations, don't forget that you can still tune in like you're at home with the help of a good VPN (opens in new tab).
How to live stream Ireland vs Italy Six Nations anywhere else in the world
No matter which corner of the world you're tuning in from, there is an Ireland vs Italy Six Nations live stream for you.
It's good news for those looking to cheer on the Boys In Green at home from Ireland, as terrestrial channel Virgin Media One will be showing this Six Nations clash live and for free. Virgin's coverage starts at 2pm IST ahead of the 3pm IST kick-off with the match available to watch online via Virgin Media Player (opens in new tab) - or via its TV Anywhere app (opens in new tab)
French fans looking to watch this big game can tune into free-to-air channel FR2 (opens in new tab). The game starts at 4pm CET.
In Italy DMAX (opens in new tab) are the Italian Six Nations broadcasters. Also free-to-air you can also live stream matches via its Dplay online portal. Kick-off is at 4pm CET.
For egg chasing fans in Canada, sports streaming service DAZN (opens in new tab) has you covered. Pay $20 per month or an annual subscription of $150, which gets you loads more sporting action, including every NFL game, Premier League and Champions League soccer, and much more.
For those willing to wake up at an unsociable hour Down Under, subscription service Stan Sport (opens in new tab) will be showing all Six Nations matches live in Australia, including Ireland vs Italy. A subscription currently costs $10 per month (on top of a $10 Stan sub), but you can take advantage of a 7-day FREE trial (opens in new tab). Kick-off is at 2am AEDT.
New Zealanders can live stream all of this year's Six Nation matches , including this match with the help of pay TV platform Sky Sport (opens in new tab). If you're a subscriber you can watch online using the country's Sky Go service (opens in new tab), while cord-cutters and anyone else can try the Sky Sport Now (opens in new tab) streaming-only platform - where a weekly pass costs just $19.99. Kick-off for Kiwis for this match is at 4am NZST.
How to use a VPN to unblock any restrictions
If you're outside of your preferred broadcaster's boundaries, you can use a VPN to unblock any geo-restrictions and live stream Ireland vs Italy at the Six Nations as if you were right at home. Here's our step-by-step guide on how to do just that.
- VPN - standing for virtual private network - offers security and anomality as you browse online, using set protocols to encrypt your data and make it unreadable to outsiders.
- As a part of that, you can also switch your IP address, which identifies your location.
- Most VPNs offer a list of locations where its servers are based to join. Connecting to them switches your IP to appear as if you're browsing from that country/city. In turn, you can then access content locked to that country.
- When it comes to finding a VPN, you should make sure you find the best one that's suitable for your chosen device, with VPN providers offering compatibility for a ton of devices, including VPN for Mac, and even a range of fairly nifty free VPNs.
- Once you've made the decision for the most suitable VPN for your device and your means for using a VPN, sign-up and install it.
- To live stream Ireland vs Italy, all you need to do is select a UK server from its list of available servers and connect. You'll then be able to hop over those geo-restrictions with the likes of BBC iPlayer and ITV Hub opening its online gates to you.
- We also want to ensure your money is well spent, so we would recommend going for a VPN that offers a risk free trial. ExpressVPN is one of many providers that has a 30-day money back guarantee (opens in new tab).
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