Italy vs Ireland live stream: how to watch Six Nations 2019 rugby online from anywhere

It's the third round of the 2019 Six Nations and the opening favourites, Ireland, are set to tackle the outsiders, Italy. You can watch all the action that's expected from a game of this magnitude using this guide on how to enjoy the Six Nations from anywhere you happen to find yourself. Get an Italy vs Ireland live stream with these details.

The reigning Six Nations champions, Ireland, have so far managed to beat Scotland in their last game, 22–13, but unexpectedly lost their opening game against England 20–32. Italy, on the other hand, have both their games - 20–33 to Scotland and 15–26 to Wales. Italy's advantage this time is that this game against Ireland is on home turf in Rome - can they spring a huge upset?

Historically it doesn't look good for Italy as in the last 24 games the team has only claimed victory once against Ireland, at the 2013 Six Nations where they won 22–15. The Italy captain, 35-year-old Sergio Parisse, suffered a concussion in a club game and so will miss out on this clash with Ireland.

Ireland will also be missing players in the form of Garry Ringrose who is suffering from a hamstring issue, Will Addison with a back complaint and Rhys Ruddock with hamstring pains. Ireland do now have Chris Farrell cleared after a knee-injury. Iain Henderson and Tadhg Beirne are also back on the squad.

You can catch all the excitement with an Italy vs Ireland lives stream using the handy guide below which helps you get in on the action from anywhere you are in the world.

How to live stream Ireland vs Italy in the UK for free

How to live stream the Six Nations when you're not in your country

If you're outside your country of residence - whether that be the UK or anywhere else - and try to start streaming the rugby via your native broadcaster, you'll soon discover that you can't as it is location restricted. Fear not, the action is still within your reach. All you need to do is download and install a VPN to effectively trick your computer into thinking that it's back home. That way you can enjoy your home coverage (as long as you do so in compliance with the broadcaster's Ts&Cs) without delving into the dangers of an illegal stream.