Here is our helpful guide on how to watch Ireland Vs France in this year’s Guinness Six Nations title showdown – including TV channel and live stream information.
The Six Nations is reaching the business end of this year’s tournament, with this weekend’s clash in Dublin likely deciding who will lift the trophy.
Ireland have won three from three so far, beating England, Scotland and Wales.
The French beat Wales and Italy, but lost 26-25 to England in round two.
This means that for France to have any hope of winning the title, they must beat Ireland at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday.
For Ireland, beating France would leave them just needing to overcome Italy on the final day to secure the grand slam.
The best UK rugby betting sites think Ireland Vs France will be a close one.
Ireland are marginal favourites at 10/11, while France are at 22/19.
Below, we’ve provided all the information you’ll need in order to catch Ireland Vs France on TV or via live stream.
How To Watch Ireland Vs France In The UK
It’s unusual for elite-level sporting competitions to be viewable on free-to-air TV in the UK.
But the Six Nations lets fans watch every match for free, with games split across the BBC and ITV.
On Saturday, Ireland’s clash with France will be shown on ITV.
Ireland Vs France TV Channel
To watch Ireland Vs France live on TV in the UK, you need to tune in to ITV1.
Coverage begins at 13:25, ahead of kickoff at 14:15.
Note: A valid TV license is required to watch live TV in the UK.
Ireland Vs France Live Stream
If you can’t get to a TV in time for the match, don’t worry. Ireland Vs France can also be viewed via live stream on any compatible device.
To do so, just download the ITVX app and login or create a free account if you don’t already have one.
After that, simply navigate to ITV1 on the app and tune into the live broadcast as if you were watching on TV.
Note: A valid TV license is required to watch live TV in the UK.
How To Watch Ireland Vs France In Other Countries
Those fans watching outside of the UK, such as people in Ireland or France, will need to watch via different broadcasters.
In the Republic of Ireland, games are shown on RTE or Virgin Media.
Below are each of the different broadcasters for the participating countries in the Six Nations.
- UK – BBC/ITV
- Ireland – RTÉ/Virgin Media
- France – France Télévisions
- Italy – TV8 (Italy games only)
Ireland Vs France – Match Info
- 🏉 Fixture: Ireland Vs France
- 📅 Date: Saturday, 8 March, 2025
- 🕛 Kick-off: 14:15 GMT
- 🏆 Competition: Guinness Six Nations
- 📺 TV Channel: ITV1
- 🏟 Venue: Aviva Stadium, Dublin
- 🎲 Match Odds: Ireland 10/11 | France 22/19
