Rugby World Cup 2023
Prepare for an exciting Rugby World Cup in France starting September 8, 2023. South Africa and New Zealand aim for their fourth title, while France seeks to win as the host. Even if you can’t make it to France to watch rugby, find out how to securely stream the event with ExpressVPN!
Live stream rugby games with a VPN
You can securely live rugby games in just a few simple steps:
- Get ExpressVPN.
- Connect to a server location that matches the broadcaster you want to watch. For example, British rugby fans can connect to a server in the UK to watch free games on Channel 4 or those carried by NOW.
- Check the schedule of the broadcaster you want to watch, like Channel 4 (UK) or Amazon Prime Video (UK), and find the game you want to watch.
- Tune in and enjoy!
Can I use a VPN to watch rugby games from another country?
While you can watch overseas rugby 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.
The Rugby Championship 2023
As The Rugby Championship 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? 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). Viewers in Australia will be able to live stream all games featuring the Australian national team free on 9Now. Check out our Rugby Championship 2023 page to learn where you can watch the action live online!
Stream European Champions and Challenge Cup rugby live
European club rugby’s best teams go head-to-head in the Champions Cup and the second-tier Challenge Club. Check out our comprehensive Champions and Challenge Cup page to see who’s on track to be crowned champions of Europe—and where you can watch the action live online!
Watch National Rugby League (NRL)
Live stream the 2023 NRL season from March 2! Check out our comprehensive NRL page to see who’s favored to win the Premiership, when and where State of Origin will take place, and much more!
Watch Women’s Six Nations rugby live streams for free
Ireland may be the men’s champs, but defending champion England is out to reassert its dominance in the Women’s Six Nations (March 25–April 29, 2023), with the four British home nations—England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales—doing battle with European rivals France and Italy. Check out our Women’s Six Nations page for all ways to stream one of the world’s most exciting and prestigious rugby tournaments with a VPN!
Live stream 2022–23 Premiership Rugby games for free
ITV
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.
Note: You may need a valid UK postcode, e.g., W4 5HZ, KT6 4EU.
Stream the 2022-23 Premiership Rugby season live online
Price: 6 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). TNT Sports Box Office (formerly 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 or Sky. If you do not have a TV box from BT TV or Sky TV, use the Peacock or DAZN stream.
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! Keep in mind that your DAZN subscription will be locked to your resident country (Germany or Japan) and cannot be changed to another country, even when traveling.
Watch the 2023 Rugby Championship live online
The annual southern hemisphere competition sees Argentina, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa face off from July 8–July 29, 2023.
Watch 2023 Summer Internationals live streams
The Summer Internationals (July 29–August 26, 2023) should serve as the perfect warmup to the 2023 Rugby World Cup in September. The British nations will arrange friendlies with the likes of France, Italy, New Zealand, Fiji, South Africa, and Georgia.
Watch 2023 Rugby World Cup live streams
Held from September 8–October 28, 2023, hosts France take on New Zealand at the Stade de France in the opening game that has all the makings of a classic. Several broadcasters will carry the games, so stay tuned for details on how to live stream all the games online with a VPN.
Watch the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series for free
With more tries, more space to create, and lightning-quick players, the fast-paced World Rugby Sevens Series shows that every minute on the pitch can be 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 our HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series page for all the streaming options to watch the games for free, as well as upcoming tournaments.
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 connect to a server location that’s nearest to you and head to BBC Sounds.
2023 rugby event calendar
| Date | Event | Location |
| September 10, 2022–May 27, 2023 | 2022–23 Premiership Rugby | England |
| February 4–March 18, 2023 | 2023 Six Nations Championship | Various |
| February 17–June 19, 2023 | 2023 Major League Rugby | U.S. |
| March 2 – October 1, 2023 | 2023 NRL season | Australia |
| May 28, 2023 | Barbarians v World XV | England |
| July 8–July 29, 2023 | 2023 Rugby Championship | Various |
| September 8–October 28, 2023 | 2023 Rugby World Cup | France |
| November 4, 2022–May 21, 2023 | HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series | Various |
| December 9, 2022–May 20, 2023 | 2022–23 European Rugby Champions Cup | Europe |
| December 9, 2022–May 19, 2023 | 2022–23 European Rugby Challenge Cup | Europe |
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FAQ for streaming sports
Can I stream sports on my computer?
Can I stream sports on my phone or tablet?
Yes. ExpressVPN has apps for every major mobile device, including iOS and Android.
How can I stream 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, Android TV device, or other 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 below, or just contact a 24/7 Support agent for step-by-step instructions.
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.
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I connected to the VPN but my internet speed is slow
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-Your connection type (wired connections are more reliable than wireless connections)
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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.
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I paid for something that won’t work in the Philippines, how can I claim my payment back? Im so disappointed, I even click Philippines as my location, it should have prevented me if I had known nothing will work here. I just paid for it to watch thr rygby world cup semi finals…
Hi Isabelle, if you’re in the Philippines, you can connect to a UK server location and access the ITV stream for free. For help on connecting or to get a refund, you can contact Support via: https://expressvpn.com/support/#open-chat
South Africa is the team to look at chaps…it’s our 3rd Win!
I live in Buffalo, NY. Can I watch the Rugby World Cup live with Express VPN?
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Hw much money do I need to pay when I start up??
Hi Shaun,
You can see prices for an ExpressVPN subscription here: https://www.expressvpn.com/order. With a VPN, you can access the ITV free streams and other streams (for Rugby and other sports)
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Hi can I stream the rugby if I live in south africa and if so how do I do it.
Hi Shelley,
Please connect to a UK server location and access the ITV stream. Please make sure you’ve installed and activated the ExpressVPN browser extension (https://www.expressvpn.com/support/vpn-setup/expressvpn-browser-extension/) before accessing any of the streams.
If you encounter further issues, please contact Support: https://www.expressvpn.com/support/#open-chat
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Hi how do I watch Rugby World Cup in South Africa. I already subscribed to ExpressVPN
Hi Jeremy,
Make sure you’ve installed and activated the ExpressVPN browser extension (https://www.expressvpn.com/support/vpn-setup/expressvpn-browser-extension/), then connect to the UK and head to TV Player to watch the ITV stream for free.
If you encounter further issues, please get in touch with Support: https://www.expressvpn.com/support/#open-chat
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Unfortunately ExpressVPN do not have enough bandwidth for big occasions like this.
I am subscribed for over a year, with good results, but you need more servers
Hi Pascal,
Please get in touch with Support: https://www.expressvpn.com/support/#open-chat
How to watch RWC in United Arab Emirates?
Hi Thaya,
You can connect to a UK location in the ExpressVPN app and access the ITV stream for free.
I have tried several times to access ITV changing UK portals and still no joy. Any advice?
Hi Sonya,
Please make sure you’ve activated the ExpressVPN browser extension (https://www.expressvpn.com/support/vpn-setup/expressvpn-browser-extension/) before connecting to a location in the UK. You may have to clear your browser cookies before accessing the stream.
For further assistance, please get in touch with Support: https://www.expressvpn.com/support/#open-chat
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Which channel is broadcasting rugby world cup in Italy? is it safe to use VPN for register other sites?
Hi Justin,
Rai Sport is the broadcaster for Italy. You can use a VPN to access the Italian stream, or you can connect to the UK and watch the ITV stream for every game.
How can I watch Sky Go NZ while in Australia?
Hi Phil,
To watch Sky Go NZ in Australia, you just need to connect to an NZ VPN location before logging into your Sky Go account. If you’re watching in a browser, be sure to use the ExpressVPN browser extension (https://www.expressvpn.com/support/vpn-setup/expressvpn-browser-extension/)
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Hi I live in the Philippines and would like to watch the Super Rugby matches played between the teams in Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. I would also like to watch the world cup and other games. How would I be able to use the VPN service to watch these matches live? Will I be able to watch on the TV with YouTube app? Your advice would be appreciated.
Many thanks
Hi Jakes,
To watch Super Rugby, you can connect to a U.S. VPN location and use the free trial available at Sling TV to watch the ESPN3 stream. If you’re watching in a browser, be sure to use the ExpressVPN browser extension (https://www.expressvpn.com/support/vpn-setup/expressvpn-browser-extension/)
For the Rugby World Cup, try connecting to a UK VPN location and watching the ITV stream on https://tvplayer.com
Which ITV (UK) channel is streaming the RWC? There are 3 sports channels on ITV & I couldn’t see the RWC in the tv guide section. Thanks
Does express VPN cover New Zealand Rugby Union and All Black matches?
Hi James,
You can watch New Zealand Rugby and All Black matches. Simply connect to the location that’s closest to the broadcast provider and you’ll be able to stream with high speeds and anonymity.
If you any issues watching the streams, please contact Support here: https://www.expressvpn.com/support/#open-chat
I’m vacationing in Costa Rica and would like to watch the six nations rugby. If I sign up for VPN will I be able to stream all the games starting with then Ireland Scotland etc?
Hi Patrick,
To watch the games, you simply need to know which country is the “home” team for the match. To watch the home games for France, Scotland, and Wales, head to TVPlayer or TVCatchup and select BBC. For the other nations, select ITV.
If you any issues watching the streams, please contact Support here: https://www.expressvpn.com/support/#open-chat
Hi I live in BC Canada and would like to watch the Super Rugby matches played between the teams in Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. Hwo would I be able to use the VPN service to watch these matches either live or delayed. Your advice would be appreciated.
Many thanks
Hi Chris,
You can get an ExpressVPN subscription here: https://www.expressvpn.com/order
If you any issues watching the streams, please contact Support here: https://www.expressvpn.com/support/#open-chat
Do you offer service in Hungary?
Will I be able to see the Rugby word cup also using this service?
Thanks
Hi there,
Yes, ExpressVPN is available to users around the world! You can pick up a subscription here: https://www.expressvpn.com/order
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Hi!
Does ExpressVPN work with DSTVNow (https://now.dstv.com/) on my Windows 10 Notebook? I am from South Africa and reside in the California but would like to watch my Supersport Channels, etc on DSTVNow. I have a DSTV Account (ie: login).
I also need to know if I can use the Chrome or Firefox ExpressVPN Extension to watch on https://now.dstv.com/ instead of the your main APP because I dont want it to interfere with my Amazon Prime Account in the US. In other words, I will be using Firefox with your VPM extension for DSTV and Chrome without your extension for US based accounts like Amazon Prime.
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Shafique
Hi Shafique,
ExpressVPN helps you access and watch different media channels in HD and with security. You should have no problem accessing DSTVNow, but for any issues, please contact Support here: https://www.expressvpn.com/support/troubleshooting/connect-windows-again/#open-chat
Hi I want to watch live rugby games on SuperSport (South Africa), i currently live in SA.
Do i have to need a DSTV account to watch local Super sport games?
Why do i need an account to stream when i can watch it on the decoder, please advise. I need clarity regarding the account?
Awaiting your prompt respond.
ExpressVPN helps you watch content no matter where you are and which streaming service you choose to use. It works with DSTV and lets you watch without throttling.
If you have any issues, let the Support team know at http://www.expressvpn.com/support/
Hi,
I am planning to watch the Rugby League World Cup beginning in the next 2 to 3 days co hosted by Australia/NZ and PNG.
I am in Micronesia (South West Pacific)
I have downloaded the VPN express.
What is the best sit to stream and watch? Can you attach their URL here. Thanks
Hi Joe,
With a VPN, you can view Rugby League World Cup streams from a variety of countries.
We’ve listed 5 sites in the “How to watch the Rugby League World Cup with a VPN” section above. Check them out and let Support know if you have issues! (www.expressvpn.com/support/)
I’m in India and want to watch the rugby. Do i also need subscription to SKY TV? Whats best way for me to get the rugby without having to pay for VPN and subscription to a broadcaster?
Hi there,
If you’re looking for a British broadcast, Sky TV is the way to go. We don’t advise watching free streams since they are almost always low quality and can present a range of internet risks. Besides, a VPN is perfect for watching any online TV show 🙂
so I would need pay for SKY TV also?
To watch everything yes. But sometimes broadcasters show matches for free (e.g. For showed the Super Bowl for American Football free of charge), so it would be a good idea to check the site of the broadcaster and see if they’re airing your favorite matches for free 🙂
I want to watch 6 nations that is free to air in my home country of Ireland http://www.rte.ie but when here in the US it tells me it is restricted to Ireland
Hi John,
Sounds like a case where ExpressVPN can help! Just use ExpressVPN and connect to an Irish server, and you’ll be all set 🙂
ExpressVPN does not work with RTE, and has not been working for a while. I have been trying for weeks and missed a number of occasions. The website detects the proxy address, as I believe the IP is recognised. Will it work for the Japan Ireland game today?
Hi Keith,
Please make sure you’ve installed and activated the ExpressVPN browser extension (https://www.expressvpn.com/support/vpn-setup/expressvpn-browser-extension/) before accessing any of the streams.
If you encounter further issues, please contact Support: https://www.expressvpn.com/support/#open-chat
Will I be able to connect to my Virgin Anywhere back home to watch Sky sports?
Hi Richard,
No problem! ExpressVPN does not prevent you from connecting to any web service. In fact, ExpressVPN can help you access your favorite web services from anywhere in the world at high speeds and with added security.
Just connect to an ExpressVPN server in a country where the service is available, and you’re all set!