Six Nations 2025 Ireland vs England: TV channel, live stream, kick-off time and line-ups

Maro Itoje's England will face a tough start to this year's Six Nations campaign as they take on Ireland in what is set to be one of the standout matches of the first round.

After last year's dramatic match-up, in which England defeated Ireland 23-22 at Twickenham during the 2024 Championship—after their dreams of back-to-back Grand Slams were dashed in the last second—the Irish will be looking to take revenge and kick off their campaign with a win.

With England's more recent shaky form and a string of narrow defeats, Steve Borthwick is under pressure to deliver some solid performances, only winning five of the last 12 test matches.

But Borthwick couldn't have wished for a tougher start to the tournament with a frightening trip to play the favourites at their home in Dublin followed by a tough match-up with the French at Twickenham. The Irish are particularly fired up with the reigning champions looking to be the first team in history to win three consecutive Six Nations titles.

The Irish are without their former leader Andy Farrell, who has handed the reigns over to Simon Easterby as he focuses on preparing the Lions for this summer's Australian tour.

The match will kick off at 4.45pm GMT on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.

On TV: Saturday's match is being broadcast live on ITV1 with the show beginning at 4pm GMT, 45 minutes before the official kick-off time.

Viewers will also be able to tune in online, with live coverage available via ITVX which is free to register.

Ireland XV: Keenan, Hansen, Ringrose, Aki, Lowe, Prendergast, Gibson-Park; Porter, Kelleher, Bealham, Ryan, Beirne, Baird, Van der Flier, Doris (c)

Replacements:Sheehan, Healy, Clarkson, Henderson, Conan, Murray, Crowley, Henshaw