Andy Farrell's Boys in Green get their summer programme of Tests under way today with the first of two match-ups in Dublin. Read on for how to get a Ireland vs Japan live stream and watch this international rugby clash online.
Date: Saturday, July 3
Kick-off time: 1pm BST / 9pm JST / 8am ET / 5am PT
Venue: Aviva Stadium, Dublin, Ireland
Free live stream: RTE (Ireland), Channel 4 (UK)
Global live streams: FloRugby
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Today's match comes ahead of a second international at the Aviva next Saturday against the USA, and marks the first time that spectators will have been able to watch the team play in Dublin in 17 months, with a limited attendance of 3,000 supporters allowed in at the national stadium.
Ireland last took on Japan at the Rugby World Cup in 2019, where the Brave Blossoms were surprise - but fully deserved - 19-12 victors at the Ecopa Stadium in Shizuoka.
Lock James Ryan is a doubt for today's game due to an abductor issue, while his Leinster teammate Garry Ringrose is definitely ruled out after undergoing a shoulder operation. Japan come into this match off the back of a 28-10 defeat to the British and Irish Lions last weekend that saw Kazuki Himeno score a second-half try and Yu Tamura kick a conversion and a penalty.
Follow our guide below as we explain how to get a Ireland vs Japan live stream and watch this international rugby match FREE online today.
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How to live stream Ireland vs Japan if you're not in your country
If you're outside your country of residence - whether that's Ireland or anywhere else - and try to stream the rugby via your native broadcaster, you'll soon discover that you can't, as it's location restricted. But there is a way to tune in regardless.
By downloading and installing a VPN, you can effectively trick your computer into thinking that it's back at home. That way you can enjoy your home coverage without having to find an illegal stream - assuming you comply with the broadcaster's fine print, of course - specifically its terms and conditions.
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