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Italy vs Ireland: Kick-off time, how to watch, team news

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Hamilton: Ireland will put down a marker vs. Italy (0:54)

Tom Hamilton believes that Ireland's game vs. Italy "will be key" for the Irish players to stake a claim for selection for the Lions tour in June. (0:54)

The final weekend of the 2025 Six Nations is here, and there are multiple teams in the mix for the trophy. The action kicks off in Rome, where Ireland had been hoping to clinch a record third-straight title but now must hope for results later on.

A bonus-point victory for Ireland could still land them the history they crave, but they need Wales to at least stop England from securing a bonus point and for Scotland to stun France.

The chances seem slim, but can they pull it off?

Here is everything you need to know about Saturday's clash.

Key details:

When: Saturday, March 15 at 2.15 p.m. UK

Where: Stadio Olimpico, Rome

How to watch: You can wach live on the ITV (UK). You can also follow along with live updates on ESPN.

Officials: Referee: Luke Pearce (Eng)

Assistant Referees: Angus Gardner (Aus) & Morné Ferreira (SA)

Television Match Official: Andrew Jackson (Eng)

Lineups:

Italy: To be announced

Replacements:

Ireland: To be announced

Replacements:

Team news:

Italy:


Ireland:

Information from Reuters contributed to the team news of this report.

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