Ireland vs England – Six Nations 2023: kick-off time, TV channel, stream, team news as Ireland eye Grand Slam

IRELAND are just one win away from completing the Six Nations Grand Slam.

England’s hopes of winning this year’s trophy were diminished after losing to holders France at Twickenham last weekend.

Thibaud Flament of France runs in to score their fourth try during the Guinness Six Nations Rugby match between England and France at Twickenham Stadium

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Jack Conan of Ireland celebrates scoring the team’s third try with teammates during the Six Nations Rugby match between Scotland and Ireland at Murrayfield Stadium

Elsewhere, Andrew Farrell’s side beat Scotland 22-7 on the penultimate weekend of this year’s Six Nations.

Ireland have only ever completed the Grand Slam three times, the latest coming in 2018.

When is Ireland vs England?

Ireland host England in the final round of Six Nations fixtures on Saturday, March 18.
Kick off is due to be at 5pm UK time.
The Aviva Stadium will play host.

What channel is Ireland vs England on?

Ireland vs England will be shown live on ITV.
Coverage gets underway at 4:30pm UK time.
Commentary will be from Nick Mullins, Gordan D’Arcy and Lawrence Dallaglio.

Can I stream Ireland vs England FREE?

Yes, you can stream Ireland vs England for free via the ITVX app, providing you have a valid TV licence.
You can download the free ITVX app onto your mobile or tablet device.
Alternatively, you can keep up to date with all the action at the Aviva Stadium via SunSport’s live blog.

What is the latest team news?

Ireland:

Unfortunetly for Ireland, Garry Ringrose will be out after his horror collision with Scotland’s Blair Kinghorn.

Iain Henderson is also unavailable for the visit of England in the final round of this year’s Six Nations.

Caelan Doris, Dan Sheehan and Ronan Kelleher will all be monitored this week ahead of Saturday’s clash with England.

Ireland: 15 Hugo Keenan, 14 Mack Hansen, 13 Robbie Henshaw, 12 Bundee Aki, 11 James Lowe, 10 Johnny Sexton (capt), 9 Jamison Gibson-Park, 9 Caelan Doris, 7 Josh van der Flier, 6 Peter O’Mahony, 5 James Ryan, 4 Ryan Baird, 3 Tadhg Furlong, 2 Dan Sheehan, 1 Andrew Porter.

Replacements: 16 Rob Herring, 17 Cian Healy, 18 Tom O’Toole, 19 Kieran Treadwell, 20 Jack Conan, 21 Conor Murray, 22 Ross Byrne, 23 Jimmy O’Brien.

England:

Manu Tuilagi starts following his suspension and offers a direct replacement for Ollie Lawrence, who is out with a hamstring injury.

England team: 15 Freddie Steward, 14 Anthony Watson, 13 Henry Slade, 12 Manu Tuilagi, 11 Henry Arundell, 10 Owen Farrell (capt), 9 Jack van Poortvliet, 8 Alex Dombrandt, 7 Jack Willis, 6 Lewis Ludlam, 5 David Ribbans, 4 Maro Itoje, 3 Kyle Sinckler, 2 Jamie George, 1 Ellis Genge

Replacements: 16 Jack Walker, 17 Mako Vunipola, 18 Dan Cole, 19 Nick Isiekwe, 20 Ben Curry, 21 Alex Mitchell, 22 Marcus Smith, 23 Joe Marchant