From the pan to the fire. Wales suffered a 48-7 drubbing at the hands of England in their Six Nations opener, and things could get worse before they get better, with tournament favorites France in town.
Twenty-five years after England recorded the biggest victory in Six Nations history with an 80-23 annihilation of Italy, there are genuine fears that France will set a new record – in Wales’ own backyard, no less. Welsh anxiety can be gauged by the more than 15,000 tickets for this second round match which are believed to have remained unsold at the time of writing.
In fact, Wales’ heaviest defeat in the Six Nations came against England last year, with a score of 14-68.
The Blues, reigning champions, were the team to beat long before their 36-14 victory against Ireland, but what caught the imagination was the ease with which Fabien Galthié’s men sliced through their opponents. Louis Bielle-Biarrey and Matthieu Jalibert stood out, but France’s ball-handling and mesmerizing passing made it seem like they were playing a different sport. It should be remembered that all of the points collected by Ireland went into the trash.
On a relatively positive note for Wales head coach Steve Tandy, all things considered, Wales surely can’t be as undisciplined as they were last weekend. They were reduced to 13 men not once but twice, and Ben Thomas and Nicky Smith were dropped as a result, with Rhys Carré and Joe Hawkins taking their place.
Read our guide below to find out where to watch Wales vs France on TV and get Free Six Nations 2026 Streams online.
Watch Wales vs France for FREE
This match – as well as all other Six Nations 2026 matches – will be streamed live and free across the UK and Ireland. Wales v France is broadcast on:
🇫🇷 United Kingdom: BBC iPlayer & S4C
🇮🇪 Ireland: RTÉ Player
What if you are abroad? Rugby fans in the UK and Ireland can use NordVPN to watch their usual streaming service from anywhere.
How to watch any Wales vs France stream using a VPN
A VPN is a handy piece of software that can make your device appear to be in your home country, so you can unblock your usual service. The best VPN at the moment? We recommend NordVPN – it does it all and has a 74% discount and an Amazon gift card included on some plans.
How to watch Wales vs France live streams in the USA
Wales v France – and all Six Nations 2026 matches – are being shown live on Peacock in the United States.
Subscriptions start from $10.99 per month (you need at least the Premium tier), and you’ll also be able to watch Premier League football and the Winter Olympics on the platform.
Outside the United States for Wales against France? To use NordVPN to access your usual streams.
How to watch Wales vs France live streams in the UK
As always, rugby fans in the UK can watch the Six Nations for FREE, both on traditional TV and online.
TV coverage of Wales v France is on BBC One, while you can also stream it live and on demand via the free service BBC iPlayer website and mobile application.
If you are outside the UK but you would like to benefit from your usual coverage, consult NordVPN and follow the instructions above.
BBC iPlayer and S4C are free services, but to use them you must have a valid UK TV license as this also covers consumption of live digital content.
How to watch Wales vs France live streams in Ireland
Every match of the 2026 Six Nations is broadcast for free in Ireland.
RTE 2 broadcasts Wales v France, which means it will also be available to stream on the RTÉ Player platform.
Are you not in Ireland at the moment? Check NordVPN.
How to watch Wales vs France live streams in South Africa
Wales v France to be televised on subscription service SuperSport.
You will need the DStv access package to watch the Six Nations on SuperSport, with prices starting at R699 ($44) per month.
Abroad at the moment? Use a VPN to tell your device that you’re back home and can leave.
How to watch Wales vs France live streams in Australia
In Australia, Wales vs France is available to watch on Stan Sports.
It costs $20 per month on top of a regular Stan subscription, which itself starts at $12 per month.
Are you away from Australia at the moment? Use a VPN to watch Stan Sport from abroad.
How to watch Wales vs France live streams in New Zealand
Sky Sport Reviews is the TV rights holder for the 2026 Six Nations in New Zealand.
You can access Sky Sport via satellite TV or get a live stream of Wales v France with the Sky Sport now subscription service, starting at $29.99 per day or $54.99 per month.
Are you missing the match due to work commitments abroad? NordVPN will give you access to your home streaming service.
How to watch Wales vs France in Japan
In Japan, the Wales v France match, as well as every match of the 2026 Six Nations, will be broadcast live on Wow. Prices start at ¥2,530 ($16) per month.
Are you only visiting Japan? Access your free streams using a VPN like NordVPN.
What is the start time for Wales vs France?
The Wales v France match is scheduled to start at 10:10 a.m. ET / 7:10 a.m. PT / 3:10 p.m. GMT on Sunday, February 15. It will be 2:10 a.m. AEDT on Monday February 16 in Australia.
Can I watch Wales v France on my mobile?
Of course, most broadcasters offer streaming services that you can access through mobile apps or through your phone’s browser. For example, BBC iPlayer, Peacock and RTÉ Player all have dedicated apps.
You can also stay up to date with all things Six Nations on the official social channels on X (@SixNations), YouTube (@Men’sSixNations) and Instagram (@SixNationsRugby).
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