Virgin Media to televise Ireland’s two tests in Georgia and Portugal

Ireland face the Georgians this Saturday and go to Lisbon a week later - both games will now be on Virgin Media

Ireland head coach Paul O’Connell. Picture: Ben Brady/Inpho

IRISH rugby fans can spice up their Lions tour diet with a pair of Ireland internationals, live on Virgin Media over the next two weekends.

Ireland face the Georgians on July 5 with Virgin Media One beginning their coverage at 5.30pm. Likewise for the Portuguese test, which takes place on July 12, coverage will begin at 6.30pm. Dave McIntyre will be on commentary duty for the Portugal fixture, with John Forrest calling the action on the Georgia game. 

Brian Gleeson, Head of Sport at VMTV, commented: "We’re delighted to bring Irish rugby fans live and exclusive coverage of this landmark summer tour, with Paul O’Connell leading the squad and Craig Casey captaining a dynamic group of household names and emerging talent. 

"A tough opener against Georgia followed by a clash with an always exciting Portugal side will provide a real test for Ireland and it’ll be fascinating to see which players take their chance to impress in green."