As The Rugby Championship 2023 gets underway, all eyes are on a dominant New Zealand squad searching for its fourth consecutive title. Can Argentina open the tournament by knocking off the All Blacks on Saturday, July 8? Meanwhile, South Africa can properly prepare for their July 15 bout with New Zealand by knocking off Australia at home. The tournament serves as a warm-up for the upcoming Rugby World Cup in September and also contains the hotly contested Bledisloe Cup (New Zealand vs. Australia). Read on to learn how to watch a Rugby Championship live stream free and securely in Australia with a VPN!
| Date | Jul 8–29, 2023 (with another round on Aug 5, 2023) |
| Formerly known as | The Tri Nations |
| Matches played | 8 |
| Broadcasters | Sky Sport Now (New Zealand); 9Now, Stan Sport (Australia); SuperSport (South Africa); NOW, Sky Sports (UK); FloRugby (U.S.) |
| Location | Australia, New Zealand, Argentina, South Africa |
How to watch The Rugby Championship 2023 for free in Australia
You can stream all the rugby in Australia with a VPN by following just a few simple steps:
- Get ExpressVPN.
- Connect to the VPN server location that matches the broadcaster you want to watch. For example, if you’d like to stream an Australian broadcaster, connect to a secure server in Australia.
- Check the schedule of the broadcaster you want to watch, such as 9Now, and find the match you want to stream.
- Tune in and enjoy!
Watching on a computer? For the best streaming experience, be sure to use the ExpressVPN browser extension for Chrome, Firefox, or Edge.
9Now
Price: Free
Country: Australia
9Now will live stream every game featuring Australia during The Rugby Championships 2023. 9Now is also a great way to watch a host of other sports, including The Ashes cricket.
How to watch Rugby Championship 2023 live streams from anywhere
With a VPN, you can securely live stream the rugby without worrying about bandwidth throttling or network restrictions.
Stan Sport
Price: 10/AUD month
Country: Australia
Every match of The Rugby Championships 2023 will be available to stream ad-free, live, and on-demand via Stan Sport. Stan Sport is available as an add-on package (10/AUD month) on top of a Stan subscription (10/AUD month). The Australian broadcaster also offers a seven-day free trial, which is handy if you only want to watch one particular game.
Note: You may need an Australian credit/debit card and postcode to sign up.
NOW
Price: 33 GBP/month or 12 GBP/day pass
Country: UK
NOW is the perfect way to watch 11 Sky Sports channels online contract-free, which allows you to live stream every Rugby Championship 2023 game. If you only want to tune in to one particular game, you can opt for a day pass or take advantage of the seven-day free trial. Check the Sky Sports schedule to know when to tune in.
Sky Sports (UK)
Price: 22 GBP/month and up
Country: UK
In the UK, Sky Sports is an excellent way to watch all Rugby Championship 2023 matches during the summer. Sky Sports carries a huge variety of rubgy, including the European Rugby Champions Cup, the European Rugby Challenge Cup, Super Rugby, and various international games. Sky Sports is available to UK and Ireland residents only and requires a contract. However, subscribers can also watch all of the action online via the Sky Go apps for desktop, iOS, and Android.
Note: You will need a UK or Ireland credit/debit card in order to subscribe.
Sky Sports Now (NZ)
Price: 20 NZD/week, 40 NZD/month, or 400 NZD/year
Country: New Zealand
Sky Sport Now gives you live streaming and on-demand access to 12 Sky Sport and ESPN channels in New Zealand—perfect for watching The Rugby Championship live streams. The broadcaster also offers week-long, monthly, and annual passes to suit your sports viewing needs. There’s also a seven-day free trial for the monthly or annual passes, if you only want to watch select matches from the tournament.
Note: You will need a New Zealand payment method to subscribe to Sky Sports Now; otherwise, use PayPal.
FloRugby
Price: 30 USD/month or 150 USD/year
Country: United States
If you’re in the U.S., FloRugby is your best bet for live-streaming every game of The Rugby Championship 2023 online. Stream across your devices with apps for iOS, Android, Roku, Fire TV, Chromecast, and Apple TV.
SuperSport
Price: R699/month
Country: South Africa
In South Africa, rugby fans can follow the Springboks in the Rugby Championships through SuperSport. The South African broadcaster is showing every game of the tournament on its site and its apps for iOS and Android.
The Rugby Championship 2023 schedule
| Date | The Rugby Championship 2023 | Venue |
| Round 1 | ||
| July 8, 2023 | South Africa vs. Australia | Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria, South Africa |
| July 8, 2023 | Argentina vs. New Zealand | Estadio Malvinas Argentinas, Mendoza, Argentina |
| Round 2 | ||
| July 15, 2023 | New Zealand vs. South Africa | Mount Smart Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand |
| July 15, 2023 | Australia vs. Argentina | CommBank Stadium, Parramatta, Australia |
| Round 3 | ||
| July 29, 2023 | Australia vs. New Zealand | Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne, Australia |
| July 29, 2023 | South Africa vs. Argentina | Emirates Airline Park, Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Round 4 | ||
| August 5, 2023 | New Zealand vs. Australia | |
| August 5, 2023 | Argentina vs. South Africa | Estadio José Amalfitani, Buenos Aires, Argentina |
The Bledisloe Cup 2023
As is tradition, Australia and New Zealand will face off in the Bledisloe Cup. The first game features as part of the Rugby Championship on July 29, with the second game taking place in August. In Australia, fans can catch both games live on Stan Sport.
| Date | The Bledisloe Cup 2023 |
| July 29, 2023 | Australia vs. New Zealand |
| August 5, 2023 | New Zealand vs. Australia |
ExpressVPN is a VPN service not intended to be used as a means of copyright circumvention. Please read the ExpressVPN Terms of Service and your content provider’s Terms of Use for more details.
FAQ: About The Rugby Championship 2023
Where is the Rugby Championship being held?
The Rugby Championship games are held in Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and Argentina
Where can I watch The Rugby Championship in the U.S.?
In the US, you can watch every game of the Rugby Championship 2023 live on FloRugby.
Where can I watch The Rugby Championship in Canada?
The Rugby Championships are not shown by Canadian broadcasters.
Where can I watch The Rugby Championship in Australia?
In Australia, you can watch free live streams of games featuring the Australian national team on 9Now. Meanwhile, Stan Sport is showing every game live.
Can I stream the Rugby Championship on my computer?
Definitely. If you’re accessing the streaming service from a web browser, be sure to also install the ExpressVPN extension for Chrome, Firefox, or Edge. The extension has a few features under the hood that can smooth out common streaming issues.
Can I stream the Rugby Championship on my phone or tablet?
Yes. ExpressVPN has apps for every major mobile device, including iOS and Android.
How can I stream the Rugby Championship on my TV with a VPN?
In brief there are five different ways to stream sports on your TV with ExpressVPN:
-With the native app for a smart TV or streaming device
-By streaming on your computer and connecting to the TV with an HDMI cable
-By mirroring or casting wirelessly to your TV or streaming device from your computer or mobile device
-By connecting to an ExpressVPN-enabled router, which allows for unlimited devices and makes it super simple to connect to different server locations simultaneously
-With MediaStreamer, ExpressVPN’s solution for devices that cannot install a VPN, such as Apple TV or gaming consoles. MediaStreamer only needs to be set up once, although it does not provide the full security benefits of a VPN. (Note that by connecting your Apple TV or gaming console to a router, you can get the best of both worlds!)
For more information on all the ways to get ExpressVPN on your big-screen TV, click here or contact a 24/7 Support agent for step-by-step instructions.
I connected to the VPN but my internet speed is slow!
If your internet speed is slow or your streaming seems to lag, there are a few possible reasons:
-The distance of your selected VPN server location from your physical location
-Your connection type (wired connections are more reliable than wireless connections)
-Suboptimal interconnectivity between the VPN and your ISP
-Slow internet connection speed at your location
-Your device type and processing power
Try each of the following steps to troubleshoot:
-Download the latest version of ExpressVPN
-Connect to a different VPN server location
-Change your VPN protocol
If you try each of the above and are still experiencing issues with your streaming speed, contact the ExpressVPN Support Team 24/7 and someone will be with you in seconds.
I connected to the suggested VPN server location but I can’t log in to the streaming service!
No worries! Server load changes rapidly (especially when lots of people are trying to watch certain events), but that’s exactly why ExpressVPN has high-speed servers all over the world. If you’re trying to access a site in the U.S. or Germany, for instance, try connecting to a different server location in those countries.
If you’re trying to connect to a country with one server location, the first step is to check your location settings. If you’re on a mobile device, disconnect from the VPN, turn off location services, then connect to the VPN again. On both Windows and Mac computers, you can turn off Location Services within the Privacy & Security settings menu.
For more help, you can always talk to a member of our Support Team, available 24/7 by live chat. your sports streaming experience.
What other streaming services can I watch with ExpressVPN?
ExpressVPN works seamlessly with all the most popular streaming apps from around the world. Using a VPN for streaming ensures you watch securely in blazing-fast HD with unlimited bandwidth, free from ISP throttling (which can sometimes slow down speeds). If you want to watch your favorite team from anywhere—even while traveling or on unsecured networks like public Wi-Fi—ExpressVPN is a great way to enhance your sports streaming experience.
