What channel is Ireland v Italy Six Nations 2022 match on?
Check out how to watch Ireland v Italy live on TV this week, plus the latest team news, predictions and odds.
Ireland will remain hopeful of positioning themselves in the Six Nations 2022 chasing pack as they prepare to face Italy this weekend.
Andy Farrell's men were toppled by pre-tournament favourites France in their last outing and must now hope results fall in their favour if they are to wrestle the crown from Les Bleus' ever-tightening grip.
Mack Hansen will hope to continue his impactful start to life as an Ireland international in this showdown, which feels like another inevitable victory for the Irish.
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As for Italy, their winless streak extended to 34 games following another loss to England last time out and now their very future as one of the chosen six nations is under severe threat.
Numerous reports suggest Italy could be ousted from the tournament if they fail to radically improve. The odds don't look good for their survival in the competition.
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When is Ireland v Italy on TV?
Ireland v Italy will take place on Sunday 27th February 2022.
Check out our Six Nations TV schedule guide for the latest times and information.
What time is kick off?
Ireland v Italy will kick off at 3pm.
There's a full slate of Six Nations games taking place this week, including England v Wales.
What TV channel is Ireland v Italy on?
Fans can tune in to watch the game for free live on ITV from 2:15pm.
ITV have the rights to broadcast all of Ireland's home matches.
How to live stream Ireland v Italy online
You can also live stream the match via ITV Hub on a range of devices including laptops, smartphones and tablets.
How to listen to Ireland v Italy on radio
Audio commentary of the game will be broadcast on BBC Radio 5 Live.
Ireland v Italy team news
Ireland: Lowry; Hansen, Ringrose, Henshaw, Lowe; Carbery, Gibson-Park; Porter, Sheehan, Furlong, Beirne, Baird; O'Mahony, van der Flier, Doris.
Replacements: Herring, Kilcoyne, Bealham, Treadwell, Conan, Casey, Sexton, Hume.
Italy: Padovani, Bruno, Brex, Marin, Ioane, Garbisi, Varney, Fischetti, Lucchesi, Ceccarelli, Cannone, Ruzza, Pettinelli, Lamaro, Halafihi.
Replacements: Faiva, Nemer, Pasquali, Sisi, Zuliani, Steyn, Fusco, Zanon.
Ireland v Italy odds
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bet365 odds: Ireland (1/500) Draw (100/1) Italy (40/1)*
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Ireland v Italy prediction
There have been more than a few encouraging signs for Ireland over the last year or so, and they will push all the way in the 2022 Six Nations tournament.
This is a routine victory for the Irish. Their biggest game of the weekend is taking place at Murrayfield...
Ireland v Italy prediction: Ireland win
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