For the vast majority of this long rivalry, there has been little to separate these two great rugby nations. However, this year feels very different as the two sides come into the 2026 Six Nations with contrasting fortunes. England are seen as potential winners, while Wales are favorites for the Wooden Spoon.
You can watch England vs Wales live streams from anywhere with a VPN and potentially for FREE.
England vs Wales live streams: TV schedule, dates
The England vs Wales game takes place on Saturday, February 7.
► Time — 11.40 a.m. ET / 8:40 a.m. PT / 4.40 p.m. GMT / 3.40 a.m. AEDT (Sun.)
• FREE STREAMS — ITVX (U.K.) / RTÉ Player (Ireland)
• U.S. — Peacock
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There is no doubt that England head into this championship as genuine title contenders. Steve Borthwick’s side are on an 11-game winning run and are up to third in the world rankings. There’s also a nice balance to the squad, with young players such as Henry Pollock, Immanuel Feyi-Waboso and Guy Pepper bringing fresh energy alongside established names such as George Ford and Jamie George. The only negative heading into the game is that captain Maro Itoje will start on the bench, having only recently returned to the country following the death of his mother.
It’s been a tough time to be a Wales fan in recent years. They’ve lost 20 out of their last 22 internationals and have not won a Six Nations match since March 2023. Having gone winless in the last two tournaments and finished bottom of the table, the task for head coach Steve Tandy is simply to avoid a third consecutive Wooden Spoon. Gaining a victory in Twickenham will be a tall order, but there is at least some fresh optimism thanks to the return of winger Louis Rees-Zammit, who is back playing professional rugby following an 18-month stint in the NFL.
Here’s how to watch England vs Wales in the Six Nations 2026 online and on TV — including free streaming options.
Can I watch England vs Wales free of charge?
England vs Wales is free-to-air in the U.K. courtesy of ITV1 and ITVX, and in Ireland, via RTÉ and RTÉ Player.
Away from home? You may not be able to watch the action like you normally would due to regional restrictions. Fortunately, there’s an easy solution. Use a VPN to watch England vs Wales for free — we’ll show you how below.
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How to watch England vs Wales from anywhere
Away from home at the moment and blocked from watching the Six Nations on your usual subscription?
You can still watch France vs Ireland live thanks to the wonders of a VPN (Virtual Private Network). The software allows your devices to appear as if they’re back in your home country regardless of where in the world you are. So ideal for viewers away on vacation or on business. Our favorite is NordVPN. It’s the best on the market:
Using a VPN is incredibly simple.
1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we’ve said, NordVPN is our favorite.
2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you want to watch the free England vs Wales coverage on Virgin Media Play, choose ‘Ireland’ from the list.
3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Head to Virgin Media Play, sign in, and watch England vs Wales live.
How to watch England vs Wales live streams in the U.S.
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In the U.S., England vs Wales — along with every other game of the 2026 Six Nations — is being shown on Peacock.
You’ll need at least a Premium subscription to tune in, with prices starting from $10.99/month or $109.99/year. You can pay an extra $4/month to add Apple TV.
Already subscribed to Peacock but outside the U.S. right now? A VPN like NordVPN will help you tap into your regular coverage.
How to watch England vs Wales live streams in the U.K.
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In the U.K., England vs Wales is being shown on free-to-air ITV1, with live streaming available via ITVX (with a valid TV Licence).
Away from the U.K. right now? NordVPN will unblock your stream of the Six Nations clash.
How to watch England vs Wales live streams in Australia
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In Australia, England vs Wales and every other Six Nations game is being shown exclusively on Stan Sport.
You’ll need a Stan subscription starting at $12/month and then add Stan Sport for an extra $20/month (although, until February 2, you’ll get your first month for $10).
If you’re on holiday outside Australia, you can still follow your usual England vs Wales live streams by using one of the best VPN services, such as NordVPN.
How to watch England vs Wales live streams in New Zealand
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New Zealanders can catch England vs Wales and the rest of the Six Nations on Sky Sport.
That means you can also watch through the online Sky Sport Now platform, which costs $29.99/day, $54.99/month or $549.99/year.
Remember. You can still tap into your Six Nations stream when overseas by using one of the best VPN services, such as NordVPN.
How to watch England vs Wales live streams in Ireland
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In Ireland, England vs Wales is being shown on free-to-air RTÉ2, with live streaming available via RTÉ Player.
Outside the Emerald Isle? Watch the Six Nations from anywhere across the world with NordVPN!
How to watch England vs Wales live streams in Canada
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In Canada, England vs Wales, along with every other Six Nations game, is available to watch on DAZN. Prices start at CA$34.99 per month.
Away from home? You can still catch all the action using a VPN, such as our top pick: NordVPN.
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