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.

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Here’s how we rated the Irish players: 1. Andrew Porter – 5.5 Struggled against all 127kg of WillGriff John and was relatively subdued in the loose. Stayed in the fight though and the set piece did eventually improve. Made play into the 70th minute by Simon Easterby, a giant shift for a modern prop.

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.

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