Whether you’re a big rugby fan or just getting into the sport, you might be wondering how you can watch the match on TV.
England has also revealed its tournament squad so you can see which players are available for the games ahead.
How to watch Ireland v England in the Six Nations
England’s first game will see them take on Ireland’s side in Dublin.
You can watch the match on ITV1 on Saturday, February 1. Build up begins at 4pm with kick off scheduled for 4.45pm.
Head coach Steve Borthwick said the team looks forward to facing Ireland in the first match.
“We’re looking forward to the challenge of facing the tournament favourites,” Borthwick said.
He added: “We know it’ll be a tough contest against a team that’s very familiar with each other. We’ll need to work tirelessly and maintain our discipline from the first whistle to the last.
“England versus Ireland in Dublin is a huge occasion, and we’ll be ready to face it head-on.”
England’s Six Nations squad v Ireland
England have sprung a surprise by uniting the Curry twins in their back row for Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations opener against Ireland in Dublin.
For the first time, Tom and Ben Curry will feature together in the starting XV, filling the flanker positions either side of number eight Ben Earl. Tom Curry is given the number six jersey.
In another selection twist, Cadan Murley will make his debut on the left wing after being given the nod ahead of Ollie Sleightholme who filled the position in England’s most recent outing against Japan in November.
Here is the full England squad for their game against Ireland on Saturday:
Forwards
- Ellis Genge (VC)
- Luke Cowan-Dickie
- Will Stuart
- Maro Itoje (C)
- George Martin
- Tom Curry
- Ben Earl
- Ben Curry
Backs
- Alex Mitchell
- Marcus Smith
- Henry Slade
- Ollie Lawrence
- Cadan Murley
- Freddie Steward
- Tommy Freeman
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Replacements
- Theo Dan
- Fin Baxter
- Joe Heyes
- Ollie Chessum
- Chandler Cunningham-South
- Tom Willis
- Harry Randall
- Fin Smith
Catch all the action from 4pm on ITV1 on Saturday, February 1.
