Ireland v Wales Six Nations 2022: Kick off time, TV channel, live stream and latest team news
Check out how to watch Ireland v Wales live on TV this week, plus the latest team news, predictions and odds.
Reigning champions Wales enter the Six Nations 2022 with high hopes but plenty of turbulence as they kick-off their defence against Ireland in Dublin.
Wayne Pivac's men are without talismanic captain Alun Wyn Jones for the tournament among other injury problems.
They suffered a trio of consecutive defeats at the hands of Argentina, New Zealand and South Africa between July and November last year and could find it tough going in 2022.
Ireland are on an upward trajectory with Andy Farrell at the helm. They recorded a famous 29-20 victory over New Zealand last autumn and are among the stable of dark horses ready to ride in this tournament.
They are currently enjoying an eight-game win streak stretching back to Round 2 of last year's Six Nations when they were narrowly toppled by France.
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When is Ireland v Wales on TV?
Ireland v Wales will take place on Saturday 5th February 2022.
Check out Six Nations TV schedule guide for the latest times and information.
What time is kick off?
Ireland v Wales will kick off at 2:15pm.
There's a full slate of Six Nations games taking place this week, including Scotland v England.
What TV channel is Ireland v Wales on?
Fans can tune in to watch the game for free live on ITV from 1:30pm.
ITV have the rights to broadcast all of Ireland's home matches, while S4C will show every Wales game on their Welsh-language channel.
How to live stream Ireland v Wales online
You can also live stream the match via ITV Hub on a range of devices including laptops, smartphones and tablets.
How to listen to Ireland v Wales on radio
Audio commentary of the game will be broadcast on BBC Radio 5 Live.
Ireland v Wales team news
Ireland: Keenan; Conway, Ringrose, Aki, Hansen; Sexton (c), Gibson-Park; Porter, Kelleher, Furlong; Beirne, Ryan; Doris, van der Flier, Conan.
Replacements: Sheehan, Healy, Bealham, Baird, O'Mahony, Murray, Carbery, Hume.
Wales: L Williams; McNicholl, Adams, Tompkins, Rees-Zammit; Biggar, T Williams; W Jones, Elias, Francis, Rowlands, Beard, E Jenkins, Basham, Wainwright.
Replacements: Lake, G Thomas, D Lewis, S Davies, Moriarty, G Davies, Sheedy, Watkin.
Ireland v Wales odds
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Ireland v Wales prediction
Ireland versus Wales promises to be one of the most exciting clashes of the weekend but the travelling reigning champions will be up against it from the first whistle.
Wales are lacking some key pieces from their armoury, while Ireland have grown in stature and confidence since last year.
They could be the closest team to challenge favourites France in 2022 and should get off to a winning start here.
Our Ireland v Wales prediction: Ireland win
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