Rugby fans in the UK are once again among the luckiest in the world, with all matches of the 2025 Six Nations set to be shown live on free-to-air networks BBC and ITV. This means viewers in the UK will be able to stream every game for free on ITVX. and BBC iPlayer. This match will be shown live on BBC 1, with coverage starting at 1:15 p.m. GMT.

Ireland remain on course for a Grand Slam and a third successive title, having won their opening two matches under interim head coach Simon Easterby. A run of 14 defeats saw Wales part company with Gatland and with three games to go, they’ll be desperate to avoid a second successive Six Nations wooden spoon.

Ireland's flanker Josh Van der Flier (C) and Ireland's Bundee Aki (L) react to winning a penalty during the Six Nations international rugby union match between Wales and Ireland at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff,

Rugby Union fans have been slamming the 'stupid' new red card rule after Ireland's Garry Ringrose was sent off against Wales. With the visitors leading 10-3 after 34 minutes, the centre was penalised after making head contact with opposite number Ben Thomas as he charged in for a tackle.

Today's game takes place at Rodney Parade in Newport with kick-off set for 7.45 pm. The game is available to watch live on Virgin Media Three. We will have all the live score updates right here on the Irish Mirror.

As ever, rugby fans in the UK can watch the Six Nations for FREE – both on traditional TV and online. The Wales vs Ireland game is being broadcast on BBC One, while a live stream will be available on the BBC iPlayer website and mobile app.

Italy host France as Six Nations third-round weekend draws to an exciting close in Rome today. Les Bleus make the trip to the Stadio Olimpico desperate to bounce back quickly from their shock last-gasp defeat by England at Twickenham a fortnight ago that scuppered their latest Grand Slam hopes and made Ireland strong favourites to win a historic and unprecedented third successive title.

GMT Use 'watch and listen' tab for live coverage from the Six Nations BBC One coverage from 13:15 GMT Live commentaries from BBC Radio Wales, BBC Radio Ulster and BBC Radio Cymru Ireland can win the Triple Crown with victory over Wales this afternoon Wales begin life after Warren Gatland - again - with Matt Sherratt taking interim charge Jack Conan crosses early to give Ireland the lead in Cardiff Matt Lloyd Wales v Ireland (14:15 GMT) Just a quick reminder of the teams.