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Japan and Ireland will both look to build on opening weekend wins when they meet in the Nations Championship on Saturday.
The pair are set to face off in Australia’s McDonald Jones Stadium as part of a stacked second Saturday of the new 12-team international rugby union tournament.
Japan outclassed Italy last weekend, winning 27-10, but missed out on the bonus point and sit third in the Southern Hemisphere table.
Ireland came from behind to beat Australia by two points in their opener and are third in the Northern Hemisphere table despite snagging the bonus point.
Radio Times has rounded up everything you need to know about how to watch Japan v Ireland on TV and online.
Read more: Nations Championship TV schedule
When is Japan v Ireland?
Japan v Ireland will take place on Saturday 11 July 2026.
The game takes place at the McDonald Jones Stadium in Newcastle, Australia.
What time is Japan v Ireland kick-off?
Japan v Ireland will kick off at 11:10am.
Check out the Nations Championship TV schedule with our comprehensive guide.
What TV channel is Japan v Ireland on?
Japan v Ireland will be shown live on ITV1 from 10:40pm.
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 Japan v Ireland online
Japan 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.
Is Japan v Ireland on radio?
You can listen to the match on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra 3.
BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra 3 is available on DAB radio or you can tune into the station via most TV packages. You can also listen to BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra 3 via the BBC website or BBC Sounds 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.
