This Saturday England vs Ireland Six Nations 2024.09.03 at Twickenham, England faces the difficult task of preventing the Irish, who just need one bonus point victory to secure the Six Nations title.
Round three saw Steve Borthwick’s team go to Murrayfield to face Scotland in a losing effort, while Ireland won their third bonus point match of the competition in Dublin against Wales.
But the return of Marcus Smith and Alex Mitchell, the youthful half-back duo, will help the hosts. It’s doubtful if that will be sufficient to help them defeat the Irish.
England vs Ireland date, kick-off time
Event: England vs Ireland
Date: 9 March 2024
England vs Ireland Six Nations
The England vs Ireland match is set to begin at 4:45 p.m. GMT on Saturday, March 9, 2024. Twickenham Stadium in southwest London will host the game.
Hugo Keenan, the full-back, and Garry Ringrose, the centre, who hasn’t played in the Six Nations this year, are likely to make their much anticipated comebacks for Andy Farrell’s team.
With four straight victories against England, all that stands between Ireland and back-to-back Grand Slams will be a final day draw with Scotland.
Radio Times has rounded up everything you need to know about how to watch England vs Ireland on TV and online.
How to watch England vs Ireland
TV channel: Live coverage of England vs. Ireland airs on ITV1 in the UK for free. The match starts at 4:20 p.m., following the end of Italy vs. Scotland from Rome on the same channel.
Live stream: The ITVX app and website provide free online access to a live streaming service.
Live blog: Follow the match at Twickenham with Standard Sport’s match blog, which includes in-depth commentary from our rugby writer Nick Purewal.
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England vs Ireland team news
The news that half-backs Marcus Smith and Alex Mitchell have returned to Borthwick’s squad after injury is a huge boost for England. Smith hasn’t played in the Six Nations because of a calf strain he sustained during a pre-tournament training camp in Spain, and Mitchell missed the Scotland loss because of a knee injury he sustained against Wales.