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James Lowe scoring a try against Wales in the 2024 Six Nations. Dan Sheridan/INPHO
Six Nations
Where and when to watch Wales v Ireland and the rest of this weekend’s Six Nations action
Here’s all you need to know to plan your viewing schedule this weekend.
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Wales (6th) v Ireland (1st), Saturday 22 February
Kick-off time: 2.15pm
Venue: Millennium Stadium
TV Details: Virgin Media 1, coverage starts at 1pm; BBC One, coverage starts at 1.15pm
The last remaining undefeated side versus the only side without a win so far in the Six Nations. Ireland have some injury issues heading over to Cardiff following the loss of captain Caelan Doris to a knee injury while Ronán Kelleher is out with a neck issue. Tadhg Furlong is still unavailable due to a calf problem.
But Simon Easterby’s side will still be confident that they can keep their title defence on course against a Wales outfit whose head coach Warren Gatland just recently departed the post on the back of a record 14th straight defeat on the back of the Italy loss.
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England (3rd) v Scotland (4th), Saturday 22 February
Kick-off time: 4.45pm
Venue: Twickenham
TV Details: RTÉ Two, coverage starts at 4.15pm; ITV, coverage starts at 4pm
England’s Six Nations charge received a major shot in the arm following their thrilling win over France courtesy of a late Elliot Daly try. Taking down the pre-tournament favourite was the perfect antidote after their opening round defeat to Ireland.
Scotland have also fallen to Ireland in this year’s championship, a game which featured a nasty accidental collision between Finn Russell and Darcy Graham. The pair were both withdrawn from the game with concussion but Russell has been named to start in Twickenham while Graham has not been included in the match-day squad.
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Italy (5th) v France (2nd) – Sunday 23 February
Kick-off time: 3pm
Venue: Stadio Olimpico
TV Details: Virgin Media 1, coverage starts at 2pm; ITV, coverage starts at 2.15pm
France will be bruised after an error-ridden display against England, while Italy have been buoyed by their win over Wales.
A win is crucial for the visitors this weekend to get their challenge for the championship back on track. Thomas Ramos was uncharacteristically off target in that defeat to England, and Antoine Dupont was not his normal imperious self; both will be eager to atone for that in Rome.
Italy will be hoping that France are still off colour this weekend to continue their progressive rise under Gonzalo Quesada. Along with that win against Wales, they also produced a spirited fightback against Scotland and had brought it back to 19-19 before the Scots took over in the final quarter.
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