Italy vs Ireland rugby: Kick-off time, TV channel, live stream free & teams for TODAY’S Six Nations match
IRELAND visit Italy in their third Six Nations game of the tournament.
The Irish have been edged out by Wales and France in their opening two matches and face the competition’s only other winless side.
Ireland lost their last Six Nations clash with France[/caption]Whipping boys Italy were comfortably beaten by the French and England in their first two matches, but will be hoping today could be the day they pick up their first win since 2015.
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What time does Italy vs Ireland kick-off?
- Ireland’s game with Italy will get underway from 2.45pm UK time on Saturday, February 27 – TODAY.
- The game will take place in Rome.
- There will be no fans in attendance at the clash.
What TV channel is Italy vs Ireland on and can I live stream it?
- The game will be shown live on ITV1.
- You can live stream the action from the ITV Hub, which is available for download on your mobile or tablet device.
- Coverage of the clash will begin at 1.30pm.
- Virgin One are the Six Nations broadcaster in Ireland while DMAX have the Italian rights.
Can I watch for FREE?
- Yes, Ireland’s clash with Italy is FREE to watch on terrestrial TV, as thegame is being shown on ITV.
- You can also catch the action on the ITV Hub.
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Team news
Ireland: H Keenan; J Larmour, G Ringrose, R Henshaw, J Lowe (Leinster); J Sexton, J Gibson-Park; D Kilcoyne, R Kelleher, T Furlong, I Henderson , J Ryan, T Beirne, W Connors, CJ Stander.
Replacements: R Herring, C Healy, A Porter, R Baird, J Conan, C Casey, B Burns, K Earls.
Odds
Italy – 9/1
Draw – 50/1
Ireland – 1/25
*Odds courtesy of Ladbrokes and correct at time of publication.