Ireland vs Wales: How to watch and stream the 2025 Six Nations game

Ireland head to Wales as they continue on their quest for a third-straight Six Nations title.

What date and time is Ireland vs Wales?

Ireland take on Wales at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on Saturday, February 22.

Kick-off is at 2:15 pm.

What is at stake and what was the result in the last Six Nations match between Ireland and England?

Ireland are heavy favourites for the game and are the only team left in the Six Nations who are still in the hunt for the Grand Slam.

Provided they win the game first, they will want to put a big score on Wales, in case the Championship comes down to points difference.

Wales are playing their first game under interim head coach Matt Sherratt, following the sudden departure of Warren Gatland.

How can I watch?

In Ireland, RTÉ and Virgin Media are sharing coverage of the tournament, while the BBC and ITV share coverage in the UK.

In Ireland, you can watch Ireland vs Wales on Virgin Media 1, and stream the game on the Virgin Media Player.

In the UK, the Six Nations match will be broadcast live on BBC 1, and you can stream it live on BBC iPlayer.

Team news.

Ireland named their 40-man squad last week. A host of players have been added including Gavin Coombes, John Hodnett, Diarmuid Mangan, Nick Timoney, Stuart McCloskey, and Jacob Stockdale.

Cormac Izuchukwu and Iain Henderson are unavailable, while captain Caelan Doris and Rónan Kelleher are doubtful.

The injured Tadhg Furlong, Mack Hansen, and Joe McCarthy are all in with a chance of returning to the team.

You can see the full squads below:

Wales squad:

Forwards (21)

Keiron Assiratti (Cardiff Rugby– 12 caps)
James Botham (Cardiff Rugby – 18 caps)
Elliot Dee (Dragons – 53 caps)
Taulupe Faletau (Cardiff Rugby – 105 caps)
Dafydd Jenkins (Exeter Chiefs – 20 caps)
WillGriff John (Sale Sharks – 2 caps)
Evan Lloyd (Cardiff Rugby – 7 caps)
Kemsley Mathias (Scarlets – 5 caps)
Jac Morgan (Ospreys – 20 caps) captain
Sam Parry (Ospreys  – 7 caps)
Taine Plumtree (Scarlets – 7 caps)
Tommy Reffell (Leicester Tigers – 24 caps)
Will Rowlands (Racing 92 – 38 caps)
Nicky Smith (Leicester Tigers  – 51 caps)
Freddie Thomas (Gloucester Rugby – 3 caps)
Gareth Thomas (Ospreys – 37 caps)
Henry Thomas (Scarlets – 6 caps)
Christ Tshiunza (Exeter Chiefs  – 15 caps)
Aaron Wainwright (Dragons  – 54 caps)
Ben Warren (Ospreys – uncapped)
Teddy Williams (Cardiff Rugby  – 3 caps)

Backs (16)

Josh Adams (Cardiff Rugby – 61 caps)
Gareth Anscombe (Gloucester Rugby – 39 caps)
Ellis Bevan (Cardiff Rugby  – 6 caps)
Dan Edwards (Ospreys – 2 caps)
Jarrod Evans (Harlequins – 8 caps)
Josh Hathaway (Gloucester Rugby  – 3 caps)
Eddie James (Scarlets – 4 caps)
Max Llewellyn (Gloucester Rugby – 5 caps)
Ellis Mee (Scarlets – uncapped )
Blair Murray (Scarlets – 5 caps)
Joe Roberts (Scarlets – 2 caps)
Tom Rogers (Scarlets – 7 caps)
Ben Thomas (Cardiff Rugby  – 9 caps)
Nick Tompkins (Saracens  – 40 caps)
Rhodri Williams (Dragons  – 7 caps)
Tomos Williams (Gloucester Rugby – 61 caps)

What are the odds?

Ireland are overwhelming favourites to win with odds of 22/1 for an away win. Wales are priced at 1/33, while a draw stands at 80/1. The odds are correct at the time of writing and open to change.

Referee

England's Christopher Ridley will take charge of the game.