All the Details on How to Catch Today’s Rugby World Cup Clash Between the Two Top Teams

Tonight’s Rugby World Cup clash between South Africa and Ireland promises to be the most thrilling encounter of the tournament so far. The two top-ranked sides in the world will face off in a highly-anticipated Pool B showdown at the Stade de France in Paris. The reigning champions, South Africa, will battle it out with the Six Nations Grand Slam winners, Ireland, in what’s expected to be a bruising encounter.

Both teams have impressed in their opening matches. South Africa started their title defence with a dominant win over Scotland and then comfortably beat Romania, while Ireland crushed Tonga after brushing aside Romania, with veteran captain Johnny Sexton breaking a significant record as the country’s all-time leading points scorer.

With three World Cup titles, South Africa will look to extend their dominance, but Ireland, who are yet to reach a semi-final, have a psychological edge after beating the Springboks in their last two meetings. This fixture is crucial for the group’s final standings, as the winner will gain a significant advantage going into the knockout stages.

Where to Watch South Africa vs Ireland

TV Channel: In the UK, the match will be broadcast live and free to air on ITV1, with coverage starting at 7:15pm BST before the 8pm kick-off.
Live Stream: Fans can also catch the action for free on the ITV website and the ITVX app.
Live Blog: Stay updated on all the action with Standard Sport’s live match blog tonight.