Ireland v Italy in the Six Nations: Kick-off time, TV details, team news and everything you need to know

Andy Farrell's side will be looking to bounce back from their loss to France in Paris on the opening night.

ITALIAN JOB: Out of form Ireland take on in form Italy in the Six Nations this weekend. Pic: Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile.

Out of form Ireland take on in form Italy in the Six Nations this weekend.

Doesn’t sound right, does it?

But that is the case as Andy Farrell’s side will be looking to bounce back from their defeat to France in Paris when they face a confident Italian side, fresh from their victory over Scotland in Rome in the opening round.

Those results have added even more significance to this clash in Dublin so here's everything you need to know ahead of kick-off.

Where is the game being played?

The will be played at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.

What time is kick-off?

Kick-off is at 2.10pm on Saturday afternoon.

Where to watch?

The game is being shown live on Virgin Media from 1.30pm. Or you could follow the action with the Examiner Sport liveblog.

What's the team news?

Andy Farrell will name his starting 15 later in the week so stay tuned to our website where it will be posted as soon as it is announced.

Who's the referee?

Hollie Davidson from Scotland will be the official in the middle. She will become the first woman to referee a men’s Six Nations game.

Last three results between Ireland and Italy

2025 (Rome): Ireland 22–17 Italy – A mighty scare for Ireland.

2024 (Dublin): Ireland 36–0 Italy – Robbie Henshaw starred in a bonus-point win.

2023 (Rome): Ireland 34–20 Italy – Ireland survived a scare to keep Grand Slam hopes alive.