2022 Summer Internationals
With teams testing their squads in preparation for the 2023 Rugby World Cup, the Summer Internationals will be excellent testing grounds for new players and tactics to bring to the main event in France next year. England embarks on a three-Test tour of Australia, Scotland heads south to take on Argentina, Wales will tour South Africa, while Ireland takes on the All Blacks in New Zealand. Heading north are France and Uruguay, who both travel to Japan to take on the Asian nation.
How to live stream the 2022 Summer Internationals for free
10 Play
Price: Free
Channel: Network 10
Watch all three of England’s Test matches against Australia for free on Network 10’s online streaming service, 10 Play. The service is also a great way to watch Australian news live, sports, reality TV shows, and much more.
To watch:
- Get ExpressVPN.
- Connect to a server location in Australia.
- Head to 10Play and sign up. You will need a valid Australian post code (e.g., 2620, 1100).
- Tune into the game!
Sky Sports
Price: 26 GBP/month and up
Sky Sports will broadcast Ireland’s tour of New Zealand, Wales’s tour of South Africa, and Scotland’s tour of Argentina.
To watch securely with a VPN:
- Get ExpressVPN.
- Connect to a server location in the UK.
- Go to Sky Go and sign up.
- Enjoy the games!
Note: You will need a valid credit/debit card from the UK or Ireland to sign up.
2022 Summer Internationals schedule
| Date | Fixture | Venue |
| June 18, 2022 | Japan vs. Uruguay | Chichibunomiya Rugby Stadium, Tokyo |
| June 25, 2022 | Japan vs. Uruguay | Mikuni World Stadium Kitakyushu, Fukuoka |
| July 2, 2022 | Japan vs. France | Toyota Stadium, Toyota |
| July 2, 2022 | Argentina vs. Scotland | Estadio 23 de Agosto, San Salvador de Jujuy |
| July 2, 2022 | South Africa vs. Wales | Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria |
| July 9, 2022 | New Zealand vs. Ireland | Eden Park, Auckland |
| July 9, 2022 | Japan vs. France | National Stadium, Tokyo |
| July 9, 2022 | Australia vs. England | Optus Stadium, Perth |
| July 9, 2022 | Argentina vs. Scotland | Estadio Padre Ernesto Martearena, Salta |
| July 9, 2022 | South Africa vs. Wales | Toyota Stadium, Bloemfontein |
| July 16, 2022 | New Zealand vs. Ireland | Rugby Park, Invercargill |
| July 16, 2022 | Australia vs. England | Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane |
| July 16, 2022 | Argentina vs. Scotland | Estadio Único Madre de Ciudades, Santiago del Estero |
| July 16, 2022 | South Africa vs. Wales | DHL Stadium, Cape Town |
| July 23, 2022 | New Zealand vs. Ireland | Sky Stadium, Wellington |
| July 23, 2022 | Australia vs. England | Allianz Stadium, Sydney |
How to stream the 2022 Six Nations Championship
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Watch National Rugby League (NRL) 2022
Australia’s storied NRL kicked off its new season on 10 March. Check out our comprehensive page to see who’s favored to win the Premiership, when and where State of Origin 2022 will take place, and much more!
Live stream 2022-23 Premiership Rugby games for free
Price: Free
ITV will broadcast live Premiership Rugby matches for free, as well as a weekly highlights program on ITV4, up until the end of the 2023–24 season. Four Premiership Rugby matches will be shown on ITV, in addition to the final which is on ITV4. Check the schedule before games to see if they’re showing.
To watch Premiership Rugby games for free with a VPN:
- Get ExpressVPN.
- Connect to a server location in the UK.
- Head to ITV and sign up (you may need a valid UK postcode, e.g., W4 5HZ, KT6 4EU).
- Tune in and enjoy the game!
Stream the 2022-23 Premiership Rugby season live online
Price: 5 USD/month and up
Peacock TV holds U.S. broadcasting rights for the 2021-22 Premiership Rugby season (a free trial is available). You can also watch the event live on DAZN Germany or Japan (In German and Japanese, respectively). BT Sport Box Office has exclusive rights to the event in the UK. You will need to have a working TV box from BT TV, Sky, or Virgin Media. If you do not have a TV box from BT TV, Sky TV, or Virgin TV, use the Peacock or DAZN stream.
To watch:
- Get ExpressVPN.
- Connect to a server location in the U.S. (Peacock TV), Germany (DAZN), or Japan (DAZN).
- Head to Peacock TV or DAZN and sign up.
- You’re all set!
Note: You will need a valid U.S. credit/debit card to subscribe to Peacock TV. DAZN may also require you to have local credit/debit cards. If you don’t have one, use PayPal instead!
HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series
Anyone who thinks rugby is all about strength and intensity just needs to watch the World Rugby Sevens Series for a reminder that strategy and speed are just as key to victory. With more tries, more space to create, and lightning-quick players, the fast-paced seven-a-side format means every minute is action-packed.
Watch smaller rugby nations like the United States, Kenya, and Fiji cause upsets against the traditionally dominant sides like New Zealand, South Africa, and England in the hunt for glory across several regional tournaments in the Sevens Series. Check the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series website for news and information about upcoming tournaments in Spain, Singapore, Canada, the US, and Hong Kong.
To watch:
- Get ExpressVPN.
- Connect to a secure server location in Canada.
- Visit CBC and create a free account.
- You’re all set!
Follow rugby on BBC Sounds
BBC Sounds provides live audio commentary of the Six Nations Championship, Autumn Internationals, Premiership Rugby, and European Rugby Champions Cup matches. To listen with added security and privacy:
- Get ExpressVPN.
- Connect to a server location that’s nearest to you.
- Go to BBC Sounds.
- Enjoy the live commentary!
2022 rugby event calendar
| Date | Event | Location |
| Check the official World Rugby website for dates | HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series | Various |
| September 17, 2021 – June 18, 2022 | 2021-22 Premiership Rugby | England |
| December 10, 2021 – May 28, 2022 | 2021–22 European Rugby Champions Cup | Europe |
| December 18, 2021 – May 27, 2022 | 2021–22 European Rugby Challenge Cup | Europe |
| February 5–March 19, 2022 | 2022 Six Nations Championship | Various |
| February 5–June 3, 2022 | 2022 Major League Rugby | U.S. |
| March 10–October, 2022 | 2022 NRL season | Australia |
| TBD | 2022 Rugby Championship | Various |
| October 8–November 12, 2022 | Women’s Rugby World Cup | New Zealand |
| October 15–November 19, 2022 | 2021 Rugby League World Cup (postponed) | England |
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