France vs Scotland live stream
You can watch France vs Scotland for free on ITV1 and ITVX in the UK today, and on RTÉ 2 and RTÉ Player in Ireland. Six Nations fans can pay to watch a France vs Scotland live stream on Peacock in the US, and on Stan Sport in Australia. Full information on the TV viewing options below. Brits away from home can use a VPN to watch for free from abroad (opens in new tab).
Kick-off: Sunday, February 26, 3pm GMT / 10am ET / 7am PT |
TV channel: ITV1 (UK) | RTÉ 2 (IRE) | CNBC / Peacock (US) | Stan Sport (AUS) |
Free live stream: ITVX (UK) | RTÉ Player (IRE) |
Use ExpressVPN to watch any stream |
France vs Scotland match preview
For the first time in the Six Nations era, Scotland have kicked off their campaign with back-to-back victories, but today's clash against France is the game that will really determine whether Gregor Townsend's men are genuine title contenders or not.
Having started their title defence with consecutive away assignments, Les Bleus are finally in action in Paris, and if ever they needed some home comforts it's now. Their defeat to Ireland, seen by many as an early Championship decider, means the dream of back-to-back Grand Slams has gone, but it's still too early for Fabien Galthie's men to concede the crown.
Scotland are five points off the pace after Ireland's latest bonus point win, but would draw level with the leaders with a bonus point win of their own. France, meanwhile, have fallen behind England in the pecking order, but third place could be theirs again.
Tighthead Mohamed Haouas comes in for the suspended Uini Atonio in the only change to the France XV, which means that reports of Jonathan Danty's impending return have proven to be premature.
Hamish Watson, the Player of the Championship two years ago, takes his place in the Scotland team at the expense of Luke Crosbie, having recovered from the concussion that kept him out of their opening fixtures. Stuart Hogg, meanwhile, has been deemed fit to start after trudging off early with a head injury two weeks ago.
You have to turn the clock back 95 years for the last time Scotland won consecutive away games against France. Do so again today and the team might even win over its most pessimistic followers. Follow our guide as we explain all the ways to get a France vs Scotland live stream wherever you are – starting with how to watch the Six Nations for FREE in the UK and Ireland.
How to watch France vs Scotland: live stream Six Nations for FREE in the UK
How to watch France vs Scotland 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 France vs Scotland 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 France vs Scotland from anywhere
How to use a VPN for France vs Scotland
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.