Ireland vs England live stream FREE: How to watch Six Nations clash today for FREE

NEW year, same duel as England travel to back-to-back champions Ireland for the pair's Six Nations opener.

One of rugby union's biggest annual events is set to be watched by millions once again.

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The Six Nations kicked-off last night, with the blockbuster clash between the two aforementioned sides on this afternoon.

Last time the two met, England hosted in the penultimate round of the 2024 Six Nations.

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Marcus Smith was the star of the show then with a a late drop goal that edged a win for Steve Borthwick's side and stopped Ireland from doing the Grand Slam.

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Ireland vs England lineups

In place of Andy Farrell, Simon Easterby has selected his first Ireland Six Nations XV, with Leinster fly-half Sam Prendergast preferred to Munster fly-half Jack Crowley.

IRELAND: 15. Keenan, 14. Hansen, 13. Ringrose, 12. Aki, 11. Lowe, 10. Prendergast, 9. Gibson-Park; 1. Porter, 2. Kelleher, 3. Bealham, 4. Ryan, 5. Bernie, 6. Baird, 7. Van der Flier, 8. Doris (C)

Replacements: 16. Sheehan, 17. Healy, 18. Clarkson, 19. Henderson, 20. Conan, 21. Murray, 22. Crowley, 23. Henshaw.

Steve Borthwick had a decision to make at hooker, as Jamie George will miss this game through injury. However, he will be with first choice scrum-half Alex Mitchell.

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ENGLAND: 15. Stewart, 14. Freeman, 13. Lawrence, 12. Slade, 11. Murley, 10. M Smith, 9. Mitchell; 1. Genge, 2. Cowan-Dickie, 3. Stuart, 4. Itoje (C), 5. Martin, 6. T Curry, 7. B Curry, 8. Earl.

Replacements: 16. Dan, 17. Baxter, 18. Heyes, 19. Chessum, 20. Cunningham-South, 21. Willis, 22. Randall, 23. F Smith.

How to watch Ireland vs England

• The mouthwatering clash will be broadcasted live on BBC and ITV for FREE in the UK.
• Fans will also have the option to stream all entire action on BBC iPlayer and ITVX - both are available to download via any compatible mobile device or tablet.
• Alternatively, tune in to SunSport's comprehensive live blog for all the action as it happens.
• Kick-off for the huge match is scheduled to get underway at 4.45pm GMT on Saturday, February 1 at the Aviva Stadium.

It will be the last time the Nations are shown on terrestrial television as TNT Sports are set to secure TV rights to the Six Nations from next year.

What other Six Nation games have happened this weekend?

• France 43-0 Wales
• Scotland vs Italy