Louis Rees-Zammit watched helplessly from the stands as England scored 10 tries in Wales a year ago. They suffered back-to-back Wooden Spoon humiliations without him, and while ‘Rees Lightning’ alone won’t gloss over Welsh rugby’s many deep-rooted problems, the return of the superstar NFL winger will give Steve Tandy a huge boost.
Maro Itoje was named in the dock following the death of his mother. This is the first Six Nations match in seven years that the omnipresent England captain has not started. There is huge enthusiasm for Northampton duo Fraser Dingwall and Tommy Freeman, who helped their side reach the top of the Premiership, as the league’s top scorers.
Wales have lost 21 of their last 23 matches, with the only two victories coming against Japan last year. With captain Jac Morgan expected to miss the majority of the championship due to a dislocated shoulder, Dewi Lake was handed the armband.
Despite the teams’ contrasting fortunes, the prevailing hope is that Welsh pluck will inspire a much closer contest than the 68-14 annihilation 12 months ago. One man who certainly doesn’t need to be prodded is flanker Alex Mann, who looks to liquidate opponents Henry Pollock-style.
Read our guide below to find out where to watch England v Wales on TV and get Free Six Nations 2026 Streams online.
Watch England vs Wales for FREE
This match – as well as all other Six Nations 2026 matches – will be streamed live and free across the UK and Ireland. England v Wales is broadcast on:
🇫🇷 United Kingdom: ITVX & S4C
🇮🇪 Ireland: RTÉ Player
What if you are abroad? Rugby fans in the UK and Ireland can use NordVPN to watch their regular streaming service from anywhere.
How to watch any England vs Wales 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.
How to watch England vs Wales live streams in the US
England v Wales – 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 Super Bowl 2026 on the platform.
Outside the USA for England vs Wales? To use NordVPN to access your usual streams.
How to watch England vs Wales 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 England v Wales underway ITV1, while you can also stream it live and on demand via the free service ITVX website and mobile application.
Welsh language coverage is available in plain text S4C.
If you are outside the UK but you would like to benefit from your usual coverage, consult NordVPN and follow the instructions above.
ITV and S4C are free services, but to use them you must have a valid UK TV license as this also covers consumption of digital content.
How to watch England vs Wales live streams in Ireland
Every match of the 2026 Six Nations will be broadcast for free in Ireland.
RTE 2 broadcasts England v Wales, 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 England vs Wales live streams in South Africa
England v Wales will be televised on a subscription service SuperSport.
You will need the DStv access package to watch the Six Nations on SuperSport, with prices starting at R99 ($5.66) per month.
Abroad at the moment? Use a VPN to tell your device that you’re back home and can leave.
How to watch England vs Wales live streams in Australia
In Australia, England v Wales is available on Stan Sports.
It costs $20 per month on top of a regular Stan subscription, which itself starts at $12 per month. However, until Monday, February 9, you can get the sports subscription for $10 for your first month.
Are you away from Australia at the moment? Use a VPN to watch Stan Sport from abroad.
How to watch England vs Wales 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 vs Wales live stream 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 England vs Wales in Japan
In Japan, England v Wales, as well as all 2026 Six Nations matches, will be broadcast live on Wow. Prices start at ¥2,530 ($16) per month for their streaming service.
Are you visiting Japan this Saturday? Enjoy your free streams using a VPN like NordVPN.
What is the start time for England vs Wales?
The England v Wales match is scheduled to start at 11:40 a.m. ET / 8:40 a.m. PT / 4:40 p.m. GMT on Saturday, February 7. It will be 3:40 a.m. AEDT on Sunday February 8 in Australia.
Can I watch England v Wales 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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