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How to watch Wales vs Italy: Free Streams & TV Channels as Steve Tandy's side look to avoid wooden spoon

The Azzurri are chasing a third victory that would condemn the Welsh to another winless campaign

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Watch Wales vs Italy for FREE on BBC i Player(UK) / RTE Player(IRL)

It’s been the campaign Welsh fans feared as they head into their final game without a victory to their name. Wales have now suffered 15 consecutive Six Nations defeats and look set to once again be handed the Wooden Spoon.

While they appear destined to finish bottom of the standings, they will be desperate to avoid a third successive championship without a win. There have been some positives to draw on, with Steve Tandy’s side producing a determined display in the 27-17 defeat to Ireland last time out. They were also excellent against Scotland last month, only losing out to a 75th-minute try.

In contrast to Wales, Italy could be on for their best-ever showing in the Six Nations. The Azzurri started in impressive fashion with an 18-15 win against Scotland and after defeats to Ireland and France, responded with a deserved 23-18 victory over England.

Having defeated England for the first time in 33 attempts, Italy are bidding to finish above them by defeating Wales. They’ll be confident of achieving a victory in Cardiff but will have to cope without tight-head prop Simone Ferrari who was man of the match in the win against Scotland.

Read on below for our guide on where to watch Scotland vs France on TV and get Six Nations 2026 free streams online today.

This game – along with every other match of the 2026 Six Nations – will be streamed live and free across the UK and Ireland. The Wales vs Italy live stream is set to be shown on:

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How to watch Wales vs Italy live streams in the US

Wales vs Italy and all 2026 Six Nations matches will be live streamed on Peacock in the US.

Normally, you'd need at least a Premium subscription to tune in, with prices starting from

Walmart+ are also offering a $1 trial for 30 days which includes an active subscription to Peacock.

Outside the US for Wales vs Italy? Use Nord VPN to access your usual streams.

How to watch Wales vs Italy live streams in the UK

Rugby fans in the UK can watch Wales vs Italy for free on BBC One.

You can also stream it live and on demand via the free BBC i Player website and mobile app.

If you're outside the UK but want to tap into your usual coverage, check out Nord VPN and follow the instructions above.

How to watch Wales vs Italy live streams in Ireland

As mentioned above, RTE is showing Wales vs Italy for free, which means it will also be available to stream on the RTE Player platform.

How to watch Wales vs Italy live streams in South Africa

Wales vs Italy will be televised on subscription service Super Sport.

You'll need to get a DStv access package to watch the Six Nations on Super Sport with prices starting at R99 ($5.66) per month.

Abroad right now? Just use a VPN and tell your device that you're back home and you'll be good to go.

How to watch Wales vs Italy live streams in Australia

In Australia, Wales vs Italy will be on Stan Sport.

It costs

Away from Australia right now? Use a VPN to watch Stan Sport from abroad.

How to watch Wales vs Italy live streams in New Zealand

Sky Sport NZ is the Six Nations 2026 TV rights holder in New Zealand.

You can access Sky Sport through satellite TV or get a live stream with the Sky Sport Now subscription service starting at

Missing the Wales vs Italy game? Nord VPN will give you access to your home streaming service.

In Japan, every match of the 2026 Six Nations, including Wales vs Italy, will be live streamed on Wowow.

Prices start at ¥2,530 ($16) per month for their streaming service.

Visiting Japan? Tap into your free streams using a VPN like Nord VPN.

The scheduled Wales vs Italy kick-off time on the evening of Saturday, March 14 is 5.40pm CET local time in Rome, which is 4.40pm GMT and 12.40am ET / 9.40am PT in the US.

Of course, most broadcasters have streaming services that you can access through mobile apps or via your phone's browser. For example, BBC i Player, Peacock and RTÉ Player all have dedicated apps.

You can also stay up-to-date with all things Six Nations on the official social media channels on X (@Six Nations), You Tube (@Men's Six Nations) and Instagram (@Six Nations Rugby).

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Key Takeaways

• How to watch Wales vs Italy: Free Streams & TV Channels as Steve Tandy's side look to avoid wooden spoon

• The Azzurri are chasing a third victory that would condemn the Welsh to another winless campaign

• When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission

• (Image credit: Andrea Martini/Nur Photo via Getty Images)

• Watch Wales vs Italy for FREE on BBC i Player(UK) / RTE Player(IRL)