You can watch Scotland vs Ireland (Six Nations rugby) live and for free on major UK and Irish broadcasters, plus their streaming apps.

Quick Scoop

  • Match: Ireland vs Scotland, Six Nations 2026 decider.
  • Date: Saturday 14 March 2026.
  • Kick-off: 2:10 pm GMT at Aviva Stadium, Dublin.

Where to watch – by country

In the UK

  • TV channel: ITV1, live and free-to-air.
  • Streaming: ITVX (free account, UK only).
  • Coverage starts from 1:00 pm GMT building up to the 2:10 pm kick-off.

Example: If you’re in London, turn on ITV1 on your TV, or open ITVX on a smart TV, browser, or mobile app and select the live Ireland vs Scotland stream.

In Ireland

  • TV channel: Virgin Media One, free-to-air.
  • Streaming: Virgin Media Play (free online platform/app).
  • Coverage begins from 1:00 pm GMT.

So if you’re in Dublin, you can just switch to Virgin Media One, or log into Virgin Media Play and choose the live Six Nations match stream.

Other options and watching from abroad

  • In France: TF1 on TV and TF1+ streaming have the match listed among their free options.
  • In the US: Peacock carries all Six Nations 2026 matches, including Ireland vs Scotland, as a paid stream.
  • From anywhere: Many guides suggest using a VPN to access ITVX or Virgin Media Play as if you were in the UK or Ireland, respectively.

Forum-style tip:
“If you’re travelling, set up a VPN before you go, then on matchday connect to a UK or Irish server, log into ITVX or Virgin Media Play, and you’re set.”

Mini FAQ

  1. Is there a completely free legal stream?
    Yes – ITVX in the UK and Virgin Media Play in Ireland are free, though you might need to create an account.
  1. What time should I tune in if I want pre-match build-up?
    Around 1:00 pm GMT on ITV1/ITVX or Virgin Media One/Play for studio analysis and warm-up coverage.
  1. Is this the crucial title-decider?
    Ireland vs Scotland is being billed as a decisive clash in the final round, with the title race still alive heading into Dublin.

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