The Rugby Championship 2022
The annual southern hemisphere competition returns with two months of high-profile clashes. The defending champion All Blacks will arrive in Johannesburg off the back of four losses in their last five international tests, facing two must-win games against a resurgent South Africa side that just wiped the floor with Wales in the summer internationals. Australia, runner-up in last year’s Rugby Championship, saw themselves overpowered in the recent series against England and begin the series with a two-game tour of Argentina, who recently overpowered a depleted Scotland side. As usual, rivals New Zealand and Australia will also meet in the 2022 Bledisloe Cup, a two-match series that counts towards Rugby Championship rankings.
Live stream 2022 Rugby Championship games with a VPN
You can securely live stream Rugby Championship and Bledisloe Cup games in just a few simple steps:
- Get ExpressVPN.
- Connect to a server location that matches the broadcaster you want to watch. For example, if you’d like to see the Australian broadcast, connect to a server in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, or Perth.
- Check the schedule of the broadcaster you want to watch, like Stan Sport (Australia) or Sky Sports (UK), and find the game you want to watch.
- Tune in and enjoy!
How to live stream 2022 Rugby Championship matches
9Now
Price: Free
Channel: Channel 9
Channel 9 has free-to-air broadcasting rights for all home games for the Australian national rugby team. Viewers can tune in through the 9Now website or via the mobile apps for iOS and Android. Viewers in Australia can also stream ad-free, live, and on-demand on the network’s Stan online platform by upgrading to its Stan Sports package (10 AUD/month). If you only want to tune into a few games, Stan Sports offer a seven-day free trial for new customers.
Sky Sports
Price: 26 GBP/month and up
Channel: Sky Sports Action
Sky Sports carries comprehensive coverage of southern hemisphere rugby, including the Rugby Championship for 2022. Catch all the big games live starting with South Africa vs. New Zealand on August 7. Check the broadcaster’s official schedule for kickoff times.
Note: You will need a valid credit/debit card from the UK or Ireland to sign up.
NOW
Price: 33 GBP/month or 12 GBP/day pass
Channel: Sky Sports Action
NOW is the perfect way to stream 11 Sky Sports channels online contract-free, including coverage of the 2022 Rugby Championship. If you only want to tune in to one particular game, you can also buy a day pass or take advantage of NOW’s seven-day free trial. Check the official Sky Sports schedule to know when to tune in to the games.
2022 Rugby Championship schedule
| Match | Date | Time | Venue |
| South Africa vs. New Zealand | Aug 6 | 5:05 p.m. local time / 11:05 a.m. ET | Mbombela Stadium, Mbombela |
| Argentina vs. Australia | Aug 6 | 4:05 p.m. local time / 3:05 p.m. ET | Estadio Malvinas, Mendoza |
| South Africa vs. New Zealand | Aug 13 | 5:05 p.m. local time / 11:05 a.m. ET | Emirates Airline Park, Johannesburg |
| Argentina vs. Australia | Aug 13 | 4:10 p.m. local time / 3:10 p.m. ET | Estadio del Bicentenario, San Juan |
| Australia vs. South Africa | Aug 27 | 3:30 p.m. local time / 1:30 a.m. ET | Adelaide Oval |
| New Zealand vs. Argentina | Aug 27 | 5:45 p.m. local time / 3:45 a.m. ET | Orangetheory Stadium, Christchurch |
| New Zealand vs. Argentina | Sep 3 | 5:05 p.m. local time / 3:05 a.m. ET | FMG Stadium Waikato, Hamilton |
| Australia vs. South Africa | Sep 3 | 7:35 p.m. local time / 5:35 a.m. ET | Allianz Stadium, Sydney |
| Australia vs. New Zealand | Sep 15 | 7:45 p.m. local time / 5:45 a.m. ET | Marvel Stadium, Melbourne |
| Argentina vs. South Africa | Sep 18 | 5:10 p.m. local time / 3:10 p.m. ET | José Amalfitani Stadium, Buenos Aires |
| New Zealand vs. Australia | Sep 24 | 5:05 p.m. local time / 3:05 a.m. ET | Eden Park, Auckland |
| South Africa vs. Argentina | Sep 25 | 5:05 p.m. local time / 11:05 a.m. ET | Hollywoodbets Kings Park, Durban |
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Watch National Rugby League (NRL) 2022
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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 |
| August 7—September 25, 2022 | 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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