France v Ireland live stream: How to watch Six Nations match

How to watch France vs Ireland FOR FREE: TV channel and live stream for Six Nations match today

Both teams are still reeling from a fantastic opportunity to go all the way at the Rugby World Cup ending at the quarter-final stage.

But serious silverware is on offer with the Six Nations back at the centre of their attention.

How to watch France vs Ireland

TV channel: In the UK, France vs Ireland is being shown live and free-to-air on ITV1, with coverage starting at 7:15pm GMT for an 8pm kick-off.

Live stream: A live stream can also be accessed for free online via the ITVX website and app.

Live blog: You can follow all the action on Friday night via Standard Sport's live Six Nations match blog.

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France and Ireland will look to move on from their Rugby World Cup disappointment as they kick off the Six Nations in Marseille.

The hosts and top-ranked team in the world each exited the autumn tournament after narrow quarter-final defeats, and return to action keen to right a few wrongs.

The pair have established themselves as the top two in this championship across the last few years, with France achieving a grand slam in 2022 and Ireland matching that feat a year ago.

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This opening game, then, could well prove a Six Nations decider as two fine sides go back into battle.

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When is France vs Ireland?

France vs Ireland is due to kick off at 8pm GMT on Friday 2 February at the Stade Velodrome in Marseille. France will be playing their three home games in this year’s Six Nations away from the Stade de France, which is being prepared to host the 2024 Olympics.

How can I watch it?

Viewers in the United Kingdom can watch the match Live on ITV1, with coverage on the channel from 7.15pm GMT. It can be watched online via streaming platform ITVX.

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Team news

With Antoine Dupont absent as he bids for Olympic gold with the French sevens team, Maxime Lucu starts at scrum half and Gregory Alldritt takes over the France captaincy. Paul Willemse and Paul Gabrillagues are paired in the second row after injuries to both Emmanuel Meafou and Thibaud Flament, and the versatile Yoram Moefana is preferred to Louis Bielle-Biarrey on the wing with both in flying form for Bordeaux Begles.

Nolann Le Garrec should get a debut at scrum half from the bench, which includes six forwards in a familiar split utilised by Fabien Galthie. Another debutant that group is the super-sized teenage lock Posolo Tuilagi, son of Henry and nephew of Manu, who has been whistled in with Romain Taofifenua ill.