If you’re an NRL fan living or traveling overseas, don’t worry; it’s easy to watch NRL games live from anywhere. Read on to find out how to get your NRL live streams (and other sports) in buffer-free HD!
How to watch NRL online for free on 9Now
Price: Free
One of the best ways for Aussie fans to watch NRL is with 9Now, a live streaming and on-demand destination for all of Australia’s Channel Nine content. Channel Nine is the NRL’s official free-to-air broadcaster, and 9Now is live streaming the entire NRL season. For Australians, 9Now is free to watch—all you need to do is create a Nine account (you will need to provide an Australian postcode, e.g. 2010 or 4218, to do this).
Here’s how to securely stream NRL in just a few simple steps:
- Get ExpressVPN.
- Aussie NRL fans can connect to a VPN location in Australia to watch the free coverage of the games on 9Now.
- Check the 9Now schedule and find the game you want to watch.
- Log in to your Nine account and enjoy!
Watching on a computer? For the best streaming experience, use the ExpressVPN browser extension for Chrome, Firefox, or Edge.
Can I use a VPN to watch NRL games from another country?
While you can watch NRL live streams from overseas streaming services by connecting to a VPN server location in a country other than your own, doing so may infringe upon your streaming service’s and ExpressVPN’s terms of use. ExpressVPN is a security and privacy tool, not intended to be used for copyright circumvention. By design, we cannot see or control what you do when connected to our VPN service, so we must insist that you respect the entertainment industry and always honor the terms of use.
Other ways to watch NRL live streams
Sky Sports (UK)
Price: 25 GBP/month with a 6-month contract
If you’re in the UK you can stream Rugby League (and plenty of other sports) with Sky Sports. You can watch every game live or on-demand.
Watch NRL (Outside ANZ and Pacific Islands)
Price: A weekly subscription is 20 AUD/week, a monthly subscription is 39 AUD/month, and a 12-month subscription is 199 AUD/year.
If you want to watch NRL live streams in your country, the Watch NRL app offers live streams and on-demand replays of NRL games to viewers all around the world. You can purchase the subscription service from anywhere, but content can only be viewed outside Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands. Download the app from either the App Store or Google Play.
Kayo Sports
Price: New customers can get a 14-day free trial. After that, the Basic plan is 25 AUD/month, and the Premium plan is 35 AUD/month.
Kayo Sports is an Australian sports streaming service and will live stream every game of the 2023 NRL season up to the Grand Final, which will be available on demand.
Foxtel
Price: New customers can get a 10-day free trial with Foxtel Now. After that, sports bundles start at 54 AUD/month. Foxtel iQ4 packages start at 59 AUD/month on a 12-month package.
If you’re in Australia you can sign up for a subscription with Foxtel Now or Foxtel iQ4 and stream the dedicated Fox League channel—you’ll need to get the base pack and add the Sport pack to your subscription.
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Sky Sports Now
Price: 20 NZD/week, 40 NZD/month, or 400 NZD/year
Sky Sports Now is the perfect way to watch the 2023 NRL season live streams in New Zealand. If you only want to stream select games, Sky Sports Now offers a contract-free week-long pass, or take advantage of the 7-day free trial for the monthly and annual passes.
Watch NRL highlights on YouTube
Check out the official NRL YouTube channel for game highlights, recaps, and interviews with NRL players and coaches.
What is the best app to watch NRL live?
Download the 9Now app to stream NRL live and on demand on your phone or tablet. It’s available on the Australian App Store and Google Play. You can also download the NRL Official app to get access to live scores, player stats, replays, and more. There are no live streams, but the app is free and available on the App Store and Google Play.
When was the 2023 NRL Grand Final?
The 2023 NRL Grand Final was held on Sunday, 1 October, 2023 at Accor Stadium.
Who won the 2023 NRL Grand Final?
The Penrith Panthers defeated Brisbane Broncos, 26-24.
When was the 2023 State of Origin?
The 2023 Ampol State of Origin kicked off on 31 May. Each game was played on a Wednesday, running over three months. As with regular NRL games, all three State of Origin games were streamed live and free on 9Now.
| 2023 STATE OF ORIGIN GAMES | ||
| GAME 1 | ||
| Wednesday, May 31 | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide | QLD vs. NSW 26-18 |
| GAME 2 | ||
| Wednesday, June 21 | Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane | QLD vs. NSW 32-6 |
| GAME 3 | ||
| Wednesday, July 12 | Accor Stadium, Sydney | NSW vs. QLD 24-10 |
Who won the 2023 State of Origin?
The Australian NRL State of Origin 2023 was won by QLD in the first two games. Game 3 went ahead anyway, and although NSW couldn’t win overall, they managed to save themselves from a complete whitewash with a comfortable win over QLD.
FAQ: About NRL
What is the oldest NRL team?
The oldest teams still playing in the NRL are the South Sydney Rabbitohs and the Sydney Roosters (originally known as the Eastern Suburbs before becoming Sydney City, and finally the Sydney Roosters). The teams have been playing since the NRL was founded in 1908.
What was the NRL called before?
The NRL has been through multiple name changes since 1908. It was originally the New South Wales Rugby Football League (NSWRFL) before changing its name to New South Wales Rugby League (NSWRL) in 1984. In 1995 the name was changed again to National Rugby League (NRL)—the league had expanded significantly outside of NSW, and the name was changed to reflect that.
Who won the 2022 NRL final?
The 2022 NRL Grand Final was contested between the Penrith Panthers and the Parramatta Eels. Penrith, who were both the defending premiers and minor premiers, won the match 28–12 to claim their fourth premiership title and their first back-to-back premierships in the club’s 56-year history.
What is the State of Origin?
The State of Origin is a best-of-three rugby league series between two Australian state representative sides: New South Wales Blues and the Queensland Maroons.
Two games are played in the home states of the two teams, with a third game played at a neutral venue. The team that wins two games out of three is declared the State of Origin series winner.
The first State of Origin took place in 1980 and the series has evolved into one of the fiercest rivalries in Australian sport.
