Watch Six Nations 2023 live stream
The entire Six Nations 2023 is available to watch free on BBC and ITV in the UK, and on RTÉ in Ireland. Fans can pay to watch the rugby on Peacock in the US, and on Stan Sport in Australia but remember you can watch free from abroad with a VPN (opens in new tab) if you're a UK and Irish national. Full information on the Six Nations TV viewing options below. We'll even show you how to watch a FREE Six Nations 2023 live stream from anywhere in the world.
| Dates: Sat, February 4 – Sat, 18 March 2023 |
| Watch free: ITVX (UK) | BBC iPlayer (UK) | RTÉ (Ireland) |
| Use ExpressVPN to watch any stream |
Six Nations 2023 preview
Ireland have pulled four points clear of second-placed France in the 2023 Six Nations, and will win the tournament on Super Saturday if England don't ruin their plans. The Men in Green need to lose pretty badly while France need a win and a bonus point at least as they take on Wales.
Ireland, who are now firm favourites for the trophy, can't afford to rest on their laurels against England, though. Injuries to Garry Ringrose and Iain Henderson cause some level of complication, but then England are fresh off the back of pretty nasty home turf drubbing from last weekend. Spirits will not be high.
France entertain Wales who will be playing to avoid the wooden spoon, just in case Italy pull off a big result against Scotland at Murrayfield.
Warren Gatland's second spell in charge of Wales had something of a lift off moment in Rome in Round 4. Les Blues will be hoping that they can put the brakes on that in Cardiff, and the pressure on Ireland who will play after. Super Saturday? That barely covers it.
Here's how to get a Six Nations 2023 live stream wherever you are - starting with how to watch the Six Nations for FREE in the UK and Ireland.
How to watch a FREE Six Nations live stream in the UK
(opens in new tab)2023 Six Nations fixtures: schedule, times and dates
All times are given in GMT
Six Nations 2023 Round 5
- Saturday, Mar 18 - Scotland vs Italy vs Wales, 12.30pm
- Saturday, Mar 18 - Wales v France, 2.45pm
- Saturday Mar 18 - Ireland vs England, 5pm
How to watch Six Nations rugby 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 Six Nations 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 Six Nations 2023 from anywhere
(opens in new tab)How to use a VPN
Using a VPN is as easy as one-two-three...
1. Download and install a VPN - as we say, our top choice is ExpressVPN (opens in new tab).
2. Connect to the appropriate server location - open the VPN app, hit 'choose location' and select the appropriate location, eg: 'UK' for iPlayer and 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 - so that might be ITVX (opens in new tab) or BBC iPlayer (opens in new tab) for UK citizens abroad.
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(opens in new tab)2023 Six Nations standings
| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Points |
| Ireland | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 19 |
| France | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 15 |
| Scotland | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 10 |
| England | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 10 |
| Wales | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| Italy | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
Who won the last Six Nations in 2022?
France were crowned Six Nations champions for the sixth time, and for the first time in 12 years, securing the Grand Slam in the process.
Runners-up Ireland won the Triple Crown, while Wales, who'd entered the tournament as reigning champions, finished second-to-last above Italy, who beat them in the final round.
What is the format of the Six Nations?
Taking place each year from the first weekend of February and usually concluding by the end of March, the tournament is contested by the international sides of France, England, Ireland, Italy, Scotland and Wales.
Each Six Nations team plays the other five once per tournament, with home advantage alternating each year, giving a total of 15 games per championship. A win earns four points, while a draw earns both teams two points.
A losing side receives no points, however a bonus point can be picked up by a team regardless if they won, lost or drew if they score four or more tries in a game. Losing sides can also pick up two bonus points if they score four tries or more and lose by a margin of seven points or fewer.
The team with the most points wins the Six Nations Championship Trophy, and five victories earns the ultra-prestigious Grand Slam accolade.
Who has won the most Six Nations championships in history?
England lead the pack with seven wins, with Wales and reigning champions France close behind on six apiece, followed by Ireland on four.
