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where to watch england v ireland

Here’s the current setup for where to watch England v Ireland (rugby Six Nations 2026) in different regions.

Main ways to watch

  • UK (England fans at home)
    • Live on ITV1 on TV.
* Free live stream on **ITVX** (website or app, sign‑in required, TV licence needed).
  • Ireland
    • Live on RTÉ 2 on TV.
* Free live stream on **RTÉ Player**.
  • USA
    • Live stream on Peacock (Six Nations rights there; requires at least the paid Premium plan).
  • If you’re abroad from UK or Ireland
    • Usual advice from sports sites is to use a VPN to log in to your normal UK/Irish streaming accounts (e.g., ITVX or RTÉ Player), but you should always check this is allowed under local law and each platform’s terms.

Quick example: If you’re a UK fan on holiday in Spain, the common workaround guides suggest is: VPN → connect to a UK server → log into ITVX and watch the England v Ireland stream just like at home, provided you have a valid TV licence and respect their T&Cs.

Simple checklist

  1. Are you in the UK? → Turn on ITV1 or use ITVX.
  1. In Ireland? → RTÉ 2 or RTÉ Player.
  1. In the US? → Peacock.
  1. Somewhere else? → Check if a local sports channel has Six Nations rights, or use a VPN with your home UK/Irish account (if permitted).

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