Ireland vs France live stream: How to watch Ireland vs France Six Nations clash for FREE
IRELAND take on France in Six Nations action this afternoon, but how can you watch stream the action? Express Sport on hand to provide all the details.
Six Nations: Ireland arrive at stadium ahead of France clash
Ireland host France at the Aviva Stadium at 3pm looking to capitalise on their opponents’ unpredictable form.
The hosts were beaten in a rollercoaster game against England on the opening match day before beating Scotland in round two.
And they were really tested against Italy last time out trailing at half-time at the Stadio Olimpico before they picked themselves up to win 26-16 via bonus points.
The visit of Les Blues presents an opportunity to rebuild some confidence for the second half of the tournament.
Joe Schmidt admitted that his side felt damaged from the opening weekend defeat to England which has been evident in their last two performances.
France have also had difficulties of their own after they crumbled against Wales at the Stade de France.
They were then thrashed at Twickenham by England before beating an injury-hit Scotland.
Ireland welcome back Cian Healy, James Ryan and Rory Best for Sunday’s match.
Schmidt has really switching things up from last time out and has made seven changes to his side.
Ireland XV: Kearney; Earls, Ringrose, Aki, Stockdale; Sexton, Murray; Healy, Best, Furlong; Henderson, Ryan; O’Mahony, Van der Flier, Stander
Replacements: Scannell, Kilcoyne, Ryan, Dillane, Conan, Cooney, Carty, Larmour
After having success against Scotland, France have also named their team ahead of the deadline.
Jacques Brunel has named a completely unchanged 32 for the trip to Dublin.
France XV: Ramos; Penaud, Bastareaud, Fickou, Huget; Ntamack, Dupont; Poirot, Guirado, Bamba; Lambey, Vahaamahina; Lauret, Iturria, Picamoles
Replacements: Chat, Falgoux, Aldegheri, Willemse, Alldritt, Serin, Belleau, Medard
Ireland vs France live stream
ITV will be showing the match that kicks off at 3pm.
If you want to stream the action online you can do so via the ITV Hub.
You will need to make an account but it’s free and takes only a matter of minutes.
ITV and the BBC are sharing this year’s television rights to the Six Nations.
The programme gets underway at 2:15pm, finishing at 5:30pm.