How to Watch Six Nations Rugby 2024 in Italy

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This weekend brings the Final round of matches in the 2024 Six Nations, as Wales squares off against Italy in a showdown to dodge the wooden spoon on Super Saturday, March 16th. Next up, the action shifts to Dublin, where Ireland, leading the Championship, takes on Scotland at the Aviva Stadium. Finally, in Lyon’s Groupama Stadium, France hosts England in the intense ‘Le Crunch’ match.

Italy, a team on the rise, but still underdogs in the Six Nations is ready to put their best this time with home advantage in the early rounds. Here’s a guide for the fans to watch 2024 Six Nations in Italy.

Watch Six Nations Live Stream in Italy for Free

BBC and ITV share the broadcasting rights of Six Nations Rugby. To watch BBC and ITV coverage of Six Nations in Italy, you can use PureVPN to connect to a server in the UK and live stream from anywhere in the world.

  1. Subscribe to PureVPN.
  2. Download the PureVPN app on any of your devices.
  3. Connect to the server in UK.
  4. Launch ITVx/BBC iPlayer.
  5. Enjoy watching Six Nations Rugby 2024 Live stream free.


Round Five – Match Schedule (All times are in GMT)

Saturday, March 16: Wales vs. Italy

  • Start time: 2:15 pm
  • Location: Principality Stadium, Cardiff
  • Referee: Mathieu Raynal (Fra)
  • Broadcast: BBC

Saturday, March 16: Ireland vs. Scotland

  • Start time: 4:45 pm
  • Location: Aviva Stadium, Dublin
  • Referee: Matthew Carley (Eng)
  • Broadcast: ITV

Saturday, March 16: France vs. England

  • Start time: 8:00 pm
  • Location: Groupama Stadium, Lyon
  • Referee: Angus Gardner (Aus)
  • Broadcast: ITV

Where to Live Stream Six Nations Championship in Italy

You can watch the Six Nations Rugby Championship live stream in Italy on ITV and BBC iPlayer.

Watch Six Nations in Italy on ITV

You can watch the Six Nations Live stream on ITV and ITVx. This year ITV is set to broadcast 10 out of 15 matches of the Guinness Six Nations. The rest of the matches will be live on BBC. The matches on ITV will be aired on ITV1, ITVX, STV, STV Player, and UTV.

Watch Six Nations in Italy on BBC

You can watch Six Nations Championships live stream in Italy on BBC and BBC iPlayer. The tournament begins on 3rd February, with Ireland and France going head to head.

This year, ITV and the BBC both share the coverage of Six Nations. BBC will provide coverage of one match from each round, and rest will be on air on BBC iPlayer.

Six Nations: Italy Team Fixtures

FixtureDateKick-off
Italy vs. EnglandSaturday, February 3rd, 20242:15 pm
Ireland vs. ItalySunday, February 11th, 20243:00 pm
France vs. ItalySunday, February 25th, 20243:00 pm
Scotland vs. ItalySaturday, March 9th, 20242:15 pm
Wales vs. ItalySaturday, March 16th, 20242:15 pm

Italy Team Squad

Here is the 34 Player squad list of Team France for Six Nations rugby:

  • Forwards (20): Pietro Ceccarelli (Perpignan), Danilo Fischetti (Zebre Parma), Matteo Nocera (Zebre Parma), Luca Rizzoli (Zebre Parma), Mirco Spagnolo (Benetton Rugby), Giosuè Zilocchi (Benetton Rugby), Gianmarco Lucchesi (Benetton Rugby), Marco Manfredi (Zebre Parma), Giacomo Nicotera (Benetton Rugby), Niccolò Cannone (Benetton Rugby), Edoardo Iachizzi (Benetton Rugby), Federico Ruzza (Benetton Rugby), Andrea Zambonin (Zebre Parma), Lorenzo Cannone (Benetton Rugby), Riccardo Favretto (Benetton Rugby), Alessandro Izekor (Benetton Rugby), Michele Lamaro (Benetton Rugby), Sebastian Negri (Benetton Rugby), Ross Vintcent (Exeter), Manuel Zuliani (Benetton Rugby) 
  • Backs (14):  Alessandro Garbisi (Benetton Rugby), Martin Page-Relo (Lyon), Stephen Varney (Gloucester), Tommaso Allan (Perpignan), Paolo Garbisi (Montpellier), Juan Ignacio Brex (Benetton Rugby), Tommaso Menoncello (Benetton Rugby), Federico Mori (Bayonne), Marco Zanon (Benetton Rugby), Pierre Bruno (Zebre Parma), Ange Capuozzo (Toulouse), Monty Ioane (Lyon), Simone Gesi (Zebre Parma), Lorenzo Pani (Zebre Parma) 

Six Nations Rugby Previous Winners

YearWinner
2023Ireland
2022France
2021Wales
2020England
2019Wales
2018Ireland
2017England
2016England
2015Ireland
2014Ireland

Preview of 2024 Six Nations Rugby Championship

The 2024 Six Nations is kicking off this weekend with a lineup of powerhouse teams ready to clash over five intense matchdays in February and March.

The excitement begins as France and reigning champions Ireland take the field on Friday, setting the stage for what promises to be a fiercely competitive tournament. While Ireland may enter as favorites, don’t count out surprises from any team this year.

Teams are in a new cycle, and retirements have shaken things up. Italy is the only team with the same captain, but they also have a new head coach. Every team has a chance to start fresh.

As Ireland seeks to defend their title, they face a formidable opener against co-favorites France in Marseille. The absence of stalwart players like Johnny Sexton adds to the challenge, but Ireland’s determination to secure consecutive Championships remains strong.

France, presents a formidable challenge, despite missing star scrum-half Antoine Dupont. Their steady climb up the ranks sets the stage for a thrilling showdown with Ireland.

Meanwhile, Italy hosts England in Rome, eager to defy expectations and make their mark on the tournament. Italy will have two home matches and three away matches.

In Cardiff, Wales faces off against Scotland, both teams hungry for redemption after inconsistent showings in recent years. With Scotland aiming to build on their recent successes, and Wales seeking to recapture past glory, this match promises intensity from start to finish.

With the stage set, the 2024 Six Nations is primed to deliver top-notch rugby action and unforgettable moments.

Six Nations 2024 Teams and Captains

Here are the 2024 Six Nations Championship Teams and their captains:

  • Ireland: Peter O’Mahony
  • Italy: Michele Lamaro
  • Scotland: Finn Russell and Rory Darge (co-captains)
  • Wales: Dafydd Jenkins
  • England: Jamie George
  • France: Grégory Alldritt

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the Six Nations 2024 taking place?

The 2024 Six Nations Championship is set to take place from 2nd February and end on March 16.

Who are the favorites to win the 2024 Six Nations?

Ireland is the defending champion and boasts a strong squad, making them strong contenders. However, France, England, and Wales all have the potential to challenge for the title. It’s shaping up to be a tightly contested championship!

Who is broadcasting the Six Nations matches in Italy?

The Six Nations matches are broadcast by ITV and BBC in the UK. If you want free streaming, mask your IP address to the UK and install BBC iPlayer for free.

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March 15, 2024

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2 years ago

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