Ireland vs Scotland live stream — how to watch Six Nations 2022 clash online

The Ireland vs Scotland live stream could see Ireland cap a mostly positive Six Nations campaign by taking the title. But the Scots will want to take third place from England, and they've made several changes to boost their chances.

Ireland go into this game as overwhelming favourites. Their only loss so far this tournament has come against the unbeaten French, in Paris, and they dispatched England comfortably last weekend, albeit with some help from a Charlie Ewels red card.

They'll need help from England again if they're to clinch the title; the only way they can finish top is if they beat Scotland and France lose or draw, or if they draw with Scotland and France lose without picking up a bonus point.

They've made three changes for the game, with second row Iain Henderson, number eight Jack Conan and wing Mack Hansen all coming into the side. The injured Andrew Conway and concussed James Ryan miss out, while Peter O'Mahony returns to the bench.

Scotland, meanwhile, have really shaken things up, dropping Finn Russell after several lucklustre performances. Blair Kinghorn will play at fly-half instead, while Jonny Gray returns at lock in place of Sam Skinner, who is among the replacements.

Here's how they line up:

Ireland: Keenan; Hansen, Ringrose, Aki, Lowe; Sexton, Gibson-Park; Healy, Sheehan, Furlong, Beirne, Henderson, Doris, Van der Flier, Conan.

Replacements: Herring, Kilcoyne, Bealham, Treadwell, O'Mahony, Murray, Carbery, Henshaw.

Scotland: Hogg; Graham, Harris, Johnson, Steyn; Kinghorn, Price; Schoeman, Turner, Z Fagerson; Gray, Gilchrist; Darge, Watson, M Fagerson.

Replacements: Brown, Dell, Nel, Skinner, Bayliss, White, Russell, Bennett.

Ireland will know that the title could be theirs if France slip up in Paris, so expect them to come flying out of the gate. This could be a classic. Read on and we'll tell you how to watch the Ireland vs Scotland live stream from anywhere.

And don't forget to also turn in to the Wales vs Italy live stream and France vs England live stream for more Six Nations rugby this weekend. Or, if you're looking for more sport, we can tell you how to watch the Premier League week 30 fixtures and where to find the 2022 F1 Bahrain Grand Prix live stream.

Six Nations live streams

How to watch the Ireland vs Scotland live stream for free in the UK

The entire Six Nations rugby will be shown on free-to-air TV in the U.K. — and that's great news wherever you are.

The games are being split between BBC and ITV, but in the case of the Ireland vs Scotland live stream you'll find it on ITV or ITV Hub, with kick off set for 4.45 p.m. GMT. 

If, however, you're a Brit with a valid TV licence who isn't in the U.K. right now, you can still watch services from your home country. All you'll need is one of the best VPN services, like ExpressVPN. Read on and we'll explain…

How to watch the Ireland vs Scotland live stream in the Six Nations wherever you are

The Ireland vs Scotland live stream will be shown on many different channels across the world, but what if you're not in your home country and want to watch it on your usual service?

The answer is to use a VPN, or virtual private network. A VPN will let you tune into your home coverage from wherever you are — meaning that if you're abroad, you can use one of the best VPN services to watch the games live as if you were in your lounge.

Our favorite right now is ExpressVPN, thanks to its combination of superb speed, great customer service and excellent device support. It also offers a no-questions-asked 30-day money-back guarantee, so you could check it out without having to sign up long term.

Speed, security and simplicity combine to make ExpressVPN our favorite VPN service. In our testing, we were impressed by its fast connection times and by its ability to access more than 3,000 services in 160 locations across 94 countries. A 30-day money-back guarantee is another bonus.

View Deal

Using a VPN is incredibly simple.

1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, ExpressVPN is our favorite.

2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance if you're in the U.S. and want to view a U.K. service, you'd select U.K. from the list.

3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Head to ITV Hub or another service and watch the game.

Exclusive Tom's Guide Discount: Save 49% on the 12-month ExpressVPN plan

How to watch the Ireland vs Scotland live stream in the US

Rugby fans in the U.S. can watch the Ireland vs Scotland live stream on Peacock, NBC's streaming service. To tune in, you'll need to be signed up for either a Premium subscription ($4.99/month) or Premium Plus ($9.99/month, which also gets rid of ads. 

The game starts at 12.45 a.m. ET / 9.45 a.m. PT.

If you're outside of the U.S. but still have the right Peacock subscription, you can watch the Ireland vs Scotland live stream by using a VPN such as ExpressVPN.

In addition to showing the Six Nations rugby and selected Premier League 21/22 live streams, Peacock also has huge library of licensed content drawn from various brands. That includes shows like 30 Rock, The Voice, Battlestar Galactica, Law & Order: SVU and This Is Us.

View Deal

How to watch the Ireland vs Scotland live stream in Canada

Canadian rugby union fans can watch the Ireland vs Scotland live stream on DAZN. 

Sadly, DAZN no longer offers new customers a 30-day free-trial period, so you'll have to pay the $20 CAD per month fee, although you can save a little by buying annually ($150 CAD). DAZN, if you're unfamiliar, has apps on every single streaming platform there is.

Canadians stuck abroad that still want their low-price alternative can use a VPN such as ExpressVPN to trick their streaming device into thinking it's back in the great white north.

How to watch the Ireland vs Scotland live stream in Australia

Those lucky Aussies can watch the Ireland vs Scotland live stream on Stan Sport and enjoy all the Six Nations action from the other side of the globe. 

Stan can be accessed via a wide variety of devices including many smart TVs, iOS and Android phones, Chromecast, Apple TV and more — plus it costs a very reasonable $20 AUD per month ($10 for a standard subscription and $10 for the Sport add-on). A 7-day FREE trial gives you a taste of the platform — and the good news is that the free trial also includes the Sport add-on.

As well as the Six Nations rugby, Stan also has Champions League 21/22 live streams and Europa League coverage plus tennis action from Wimbledon and Roland-Garros and lots more.

Not in Australia right now? You can simply use a VPN to watch all the action on your Stan account, as if you were back home.

How to watch the Ireland vs Scotland live stream in New Zealand

New Zealanders can watch the Ireland vs Scotland live stream on Sky Sport. This costs $57.98 NZD per month, or $31.99/month extra if you already have Sky but not Sport. Plus there's currently an offer which gives you your first month free when you sign up for a year.

Alternatively, you could go for the Sky Sport Now service, which gives you just the Sport channels but for a reduced cost of $19.99/week / $39.99/month or $399/year. 

Not at home in New Zealand right now? You can still follow the game by using one of the best VPN services, such as ExpressVPN. 

Six Nations table

Six Nations fixtures

Saturday, March 19

• Wales vs Italy (2.15 p.m. GMT)
• Ireland vs Scotland (4.45 p.m. GMT)
• France vs England (8 p.m GMT)