Watch a Wales vs Ireland live stream
You can watch Wales vs Ireland for free on BBC One and BBC iPlayer 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 Wales vs Ireland live stream from anywhere in the world.
Kick-off: Saturday, February 4, 2.15pm GMT / 9.15am ET / 6.15am PT |
TV channel: BBC One (UK) | Virgin Media One (IRE) | CNBC / Peacock (US) | Stan Sport (AUS) |
Free live stream: BBC iPlayer (UK) | Virgin Media Player (IRE) |
Use ExpressVPN to watch any stream |
Wales vs Ireland match preview
They're the No.1-ranked team in the world and have made it to the top while playing an attractive brand of rugby, but the one thing still missing from Andy Farrell's time as Ireland head coach is a major piece of silverware. His team has never been better-placed for Six Nations glory, but they begin their 2023 campaign today against a Wales team refreshed by the return of Warren Gatland, and at a ground that's become a byword for misery in recent years.
Wales have won four consecutive Six Nations fixtures over Ireland at the Principality Stadium, and most of them haven't been close. Gatland, back at the helm after that glorious reign that produced four Six Nations titles and three Grand Slams, has seized the pantomime villain role with both hands, taking every opportunity to emphasize Wales' status as underdogs.
Gatland infamously cut former Irish skipper Brian O'Driscoll and current Irish skipper Johnny Sexton from various British and Irish Lions setups, and while Sexton seems to be pretty sanguine about the whole affair, it's fair to say that everyone in Irish colors would love to get one over the Wales coach.
Ireland, who count the World Rugby men's player of the year Josh van der Flier in their ranks, scored more tries than anybody else at last year's Six Nations, and they're expecting big things after their historic series win in New Zealand and subsequent wins over Australia and South Africa. Wales, meanwhile, are missing their game-changing wing Louis Rees-Zammit, and are being captained by veteran hooker Ken Owens for the very first time.
The conditions are pretty much perfect at Principality Stadium today, and you can follow our guide as we explain all the ways to get a Wales vs Ireland live stream wherever you are – starting with how to watch the Six Nations for FREE in the UK and Ireland.
How to watch Wales vs Ireland: live stream Six Nations for FREE in the UK
How to watch Wales vs Ireland 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 a Wales vs Ireland 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 Wales vs Ireland from anywhere
How to use a VPN for Wales vs Ireland
Using a VPN to 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 iPlayer.
3. Go to the broadcaster's stream - head to your home broadcaster's site or app and watch as if you were at home - BBC iPlayer (opens in new tab) for UK citizens abroad.