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The first day of the rugby Nations Championship 2026 serves up another mouthwatering clash as Australia host Ireland in Sydney.
The tourists will be looking to build on their second-place finish in the Six Nations as they look ahead to next year’s World Cup, which will be played down under.
Australia are searching for a winning start to 2026 in what is set to be their first Test of the year and build some momentum under coach Joe Schmidt.
Ireland have been the dominant force in matches between the pair in recent years, having won seven of the last eight meetings stretching back to 2014.
Radio Times has rounded up everything you need to know about how to watch Australia v Ireland on TV and online.
Read more: Nations Championship TV schedule
When is Australia v Ireland?
Australia v Ireland will take place on Saturday 4 July 2026.
The game takes place at the Allianz Stadium in Sydney, Australia.
What time is Australia v Ireland kick-off?
Australia v Ireland will kick off at 11:10am.
Check out the Nations Championship TV schedule with our comprehensive guide.
What TV channel is Australia v Ireland on?
Australia v Ireland will be shown live on ITV1 from 10:30am.
Rugby experts and former players will provide plenty of build-up to the big game in the run-up to kick-off.
Every match of the tournament will be shown live across ITV platforms.
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How to live stream Australia v Ireland online
Australia v Ireland will be live streamed on ITVX for free.
Fans can tune in to watch all the action live and on the move via a range of device, including smartphones and tablets via the ITVX app.
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Ned is a sports writer at RadioTimes.com. He has covered a host of sports from EFL football, international cricket and golf all the way through to bike polo and triathlon.
