Wales v Ireland, Six Nations 2025: What time is kick-off and what TV channel is it on?
Wales's third game of the 2025 Six Nations Championship sees them face Ireland at the Principality Stadium.
The Welsh are enduring a miserable campaign, which began with a record 43-0 defeat in the Six Nations opener against France before another loss in Rome – their 14th straight Test defeat.
This torrid run resulted in Warren Gatland's resignation as Wales head coach, with interim boss Matt Sherratt now taking charge. Gatland waived a potential six-figure settlement to leave his role after deciding he was no longer the right person to lead the national team.
In an exclusive interview with Telegraph Sport, Gatland opened up on why he decided to quit, what the WRU needs to do now and why systematic flaws in Welsh rugby go back to Margaret Thatcher.
Defending champions Ireland, meanwhile, have kept their Grand Slam hopes firmly on track with two wins from two. They are bidding to become the first country to win three consecutive Six Nations titles.
Their quest for a place in history is taking place without head coach Andy Farrell, who has temporarily stepped aside as he prepares to lead the upcoming British and Irish Lions tour of Australia.
When is Wales v Ireland?
Wales host Ireland on Saturday, February 22. The match will kick-off at 2.15pm (GMT).
Also on the schedule for the third weekend of the Six Nations is England v Scotland, at 4.45pm on Saturday, and Italy v France at 3pm on Sunday.
Where is Wales v Ireland taking place?
The Millennium Stadium, now officially called the Principality Stadium since 2016 following a sponsorship deal. With a capacity of 73,931, it is the largest stadium in Wales and fourth largest in the United Kingdom.
Construction of the stadium began in 1997 and it was completed in 1999 at a total cost of £114 million. The first match played there was a friendly between Wales and South Africa. The stadium has a fully retractable roof which can be opened in 20 minutes.
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