Watch an Italy vs France live stream
You can watch Italy vs France for free on ITV1 and ITVX in the UK, and on Virgin Media One and Virgin Media Player in Ireland. Fans can pay to watch today's rugby on Peacock in the US, and on Stan Sport in Australia. Full information on the TV viewing options below. We'll also explain how to watch a FREE Italy vs France live stream from anywhere in the world.
Kick-off: Sunday, February 5, 3pm GMT / 10am ET / 7am PT |
TV channel: ITV1 (UK) | Virgin Media One (IRE) | CNBC / Peacock (US) | Stan Sport (AUS) |
Free live stream: ITVX (UK) | Virgin Media Player (IRE) |
Use ExpressVPN to watch any stream |
Italy vs France match preview
Reigning champions France face the team that's had to prop up the Six Nations standings for seven tournaments running today, but things look a little different for Italy this time around. Under Kieran Crowley they've become one of the most entertaining and surprising teams around, and for the first time in the best part of a decade, higher ground is within reach.
It's a slight shame, then, that the Azzurri have to kick-off their campaign against the team that won a Grand Slam at the last time of asking. Italy are massive underdogs at the Stadio Olimpico, but that doesn't mean they won't be able to at least give a good account of themselves.
Ange Capuozzo has emerged as the team's leading light, playing a pivotal and eye-catching role in two of their biggest upsets of the past 12 months: that glorious victory over Wales in the final round of last year's championship, and their first ever win over Australia in November.
France will need to be wary of their opponents' newfound penchant for the spectacular. They aren't expected to be quite at full tilt due to the absences of Jonathan Danty and Cameron Woki, but Fabien Galthie still has arguably the most talented group in international rugby at his disposal, led by skipper and reigning player of the championship Antoine Dupont.
It's lovely and warm in Rome today, and you can follow our guide as we explain all the ways to get an Italy vs France live stream wherever you are – starting with how to watch the Six Nations for FREE in the UK and Ireland.
How to watch Italy vs France: live stream Six Nations for FREE in the UK
How to watch Italy vs France from outside your country
If you're abroad right now and struggling to tap into your usual coverage of the Six Nations, you'll want a VPN. This'll help you circumvent the geo-blocking that will try to stop you watching an Italy vs France live stream in particular parts of the world.
They're a useful means of getting around this issue, are cheap, and easy to set-up as well. Here's how it's done.
Use a VPN to watch Italy vs France from anywhere
How to use a VPN for Italy vs France
Using a VPN is as easy as one-two-three...
1. Download and install a VPN - as we say, our top choice is ExpressVPN
2. Connect to the appropriate server location - open the VPN app, hit 'choose location' and select the appropriate location, eg: 'UK' for ITVX.
3. Go to the broadcaster's stream - head to your home broadcaster's site or app and watch as if you were at home - ITVX (opens in new tab) for UK citizens abroad.