A wounded England and a galvanized Ireland face off at Twickenham this Saturday in what looks like a final for second place – perhaps more so if France falter somewhere down the line. Andy Farrell’s men had entered the Six Nations as title hopefuls, a label which clung to Steve Borthwick’s side when Ireland were annihilated in their first match… only for England to be shredded by an ailing Scotland.
What’s most intriguing is that these are currently two strong teams with glaring weaknesses. When England’s kicking game isn’t working, they don’t seem to have a plan B, while Italy showed that Ireland have yet to solve their well-known scrum problems.
Recognizing the need for an injection of positivity, Borthwick handed England’s provocateur-in-chief Henry Pollock his first ever Test start. Winger Henry Arundell has a chance to redeem himself after leaving England down for 30 minutes in their shock 31-20 defeat to Scotland.
Farrell, meanwhile, ditched Sam Prendergast for Jack Crowley. The Munster fly-half led Ireland to the title two years ago, and it is quite possible Italy would have held on to beat Ireland last weekend without his late introduction as a substitute.
Read our guide below to find out where to watch England v Ireland on TV and get Free Six Nations 2026 Streams online.
Watch England vs Ireland for FREE
This match – as well as all other Six Nations 2026 matches – will be streamed live and free across the UK and Ireland. The England vs Ireland live stream is scheduled to be shown on:
🇫🇷 United Kingdom: ITVX
🇮🇪 Ireland: RTÉ Player
What if you are abroad? To use NordVPN to unlock your free stream – more info below.
How to Watch Any England vs Ireland 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 England vs Ireland live streams in the US
England vs Ireland and all Six Nations 2026 matches will be shown 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 football and the Winter Olympics on the platform.
Outside the US for England vs Ireland? To use NordVPN to access your usual streams.
How to watch England vs Ireland live streams in the UK
In Britain, television coverage is active ITV1, while you can also stream England v Ireland live and on-demand via the free service ITVX 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.
How to watch England vs Ireland live streams in Ireland
RTE 2 is streaming England v Ireland for free on the Emerald Isle, meaning 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 England vs Ireland live streams in South Africa
England v Ireland is televised on a subscription service SuperSport.
You will need to obtain a DStv access package to watch the match on SuperSport with prices starting at R699 ($44) per month.
Outside South Africa? Simply use a VPN and watch your usual feed.
How to watch England vs Ireland live streams in Australia
In Australia, England vs Ireland is underway Stan Sports.
It costs $20 per month on top of a regular Stan subscription which costs from $12 per month.
Far from Oz? Use a VPN to watch Stan Sport from abroad.
How to watch England vs Ireland 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 an England v Ireland live stream, with the Sky Sport now subscription service starting at $29.99 per day or $54.99 per month. You can also stream the T20 World Cup on the platform.
Are you missing the England v Ireland match because you are abroad? NordVPN will give you access to your home streaming service.
How to watch England vs Ireland in Japan
In Japan, England vs Ireland will be broadcast live on Wow. Prices start at ¥2,530 ($16) per month.
Are you visiting Japan from England or Ireland? Take advantage of your free coverage by using a VPN like NordVPN.
What is the start time for England vs Ireland?
The scheduled kick-off time for England vs Ireland on Saturday February 21 is 2:10 p.m. GMT local time in London, or 9:10 a.m. ET / 6:10 a.m. PT in the United States.
Can I watch England v Ireland 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, ITVX, 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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