Barely two weeks after the start of the Six Nations Tournament, France is the only team still in contention for the Grand Slam. They humiliated Ireland and annihilated Wales, but Fabien Galthie still sees progress to be made. This is why he reshuffled the lineup for Sunday’s third day against Italy for the Giuseppe Garibaldi Trophy.
After stunning Scotland in their opening Championship match, Gonzalo Quesada’s men could and probably should have beaten Ireland last week. They dug many openings, but just couldn’t make them count. However, one area in which they dominated hands down was the scrum.
We will have to make the most of it at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy in Lille, because this Blues team is 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 our guide below to find out where to watch France vs Italy on TV and get Free Six Nations 2026 Streams online.
Watch France vs Italy 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 France vs Italy live stream is expected to be broadcast on:
🇫🇷 United Kingdom: ITVX
🇮🇪 Ireland: RTÉ Player
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How to watch any France vs Italy stream using a VPN
How to watch France vs Italy live streams in the United States
France vs Italy and all Six Nations 2026 matches will be broadcast 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.
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How to watch France vs Italy live streams in the UK
Rugby fans in the UK can watch France v Italy on ITV for free.
TV coverage is on ITV1, while you can also stream France vs Italy 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 NortonVPN and follow the instructions above.
ITV is a free service, but to use it you must have a valid UK TV license as this also covers consumption of digital content.
How to watch France vs Italy live streams in Ireland
Every match of the 2026 Six Nations is broadcast for free in Ireland.
RTE 2 broadcasts France vs Italy, which means it will also be available to stream on the RTÉ Player platform.
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How to watch France vs Italy live streams in South Africa
France vs Italy 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.
Abroad at the moment? Simply use a VPN and tell your device that you are back home and will be ready to go.
How to watch France vs Italy live streams in Australia
In Australia, France vs Italy 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 France vs Italy 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 France vs Italy 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.
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How to watch France vs Italy in Japan
In Japan, France against Italy will be broadcast live on Wow. Prices start at ¥2,530 ($16) per month.
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What is the start time for France vs Italy?
France’s scheduled kick-off time against Italy on Sunday, February 22 is 4:10 p.m. CET local time in Lille, which is 3:10 p.m. GMT in the UK and 10:10 a.m. ET / 7:10 a.m. PT in the United States.
Can I watch France vs Italy 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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