Where to watch FREE Olympics rugby live streams: See all men's and women's sevens matches
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The super-exciting seven-a-side series is underway, but there are still plenty of matches to enjoy, so sit back and let us show you where to watch the Olympics rugby live streams for free, wherever you are in the world. This guide covers both the men's and women's series. The men's ends on Saturday, and the women's starts on Sunday.
Yesterday, every men's team played two 14-minute matches on a full-size pitch that sees points flow freely as there's a huge amount of space for each team to run into with only seven players on each side instead of the usual 15. Hosts France are still amongst the favorites, especially with their star player skipping the Six Nations to put all his energy into leading France to Olympic glory. A stuttering draw with the US wasn't an ideal start, though. Their match against Fiji today is the main one to keep an eye out for.
The Olympics is being streamed for free in various countries around the world. If you want a piece of the action gratis, too, we can help you bypass geo-blocks that would usually stop overseas viewers from accessing the free Olympics rugby live streams. A VPN (virtual private network) changes the digital location of your viewing device (phone, laptop, Fire TV Stick, etc) to a country of your choosing, unlocking the international options from the box below, along with a range of other international streaming options.
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Where to watch Olympics rugby in the US
There's no free local option in the US, but Peacock is covering every Olympic event and is very affordable at just $7.99 a month for the ad-supported tier. Or you can bump up to $13.99 to skip ads. If you plan to keep the service longer, there's a decent discount when you opt for the annual plans. If you only want it for the Olympics, you're free to cancel the monthly plan any time you like, with no commitment required.
Some Olympic coverage will also be broadcast on TV via NBC and the USA Network, but only for select events. If you don't mind missing some of the action and want a more comprehensive cable alternative, you can try a live TV package like Sling or Fubo.
Sling is $40 a month (but the first month is reduced to $15 at the moment) and offers NBC (in select regions) and USA Network (in all regions) through its Sling Blue subscription. Fubo is $79.99 a month and offers comprehensive NBC and USA Network coverage. It's pricey, but you can also enjoy a one-week free trial.
Where to watch Olympics rugby in the UK
The UK's BBC will cover every rugby sevens game at the Paris Olympics for free via the BBC iPlayer. The BBC will cover all the major Olympic events, which makes it one of the best free options around the world. Better yet, it has zero ads. Just create a free account, and you're all set.
If you're not in the UK right now and looking for a VPN-compatible option, the UK is a great pick. You can also use it for free coverage of the Six Nations early next year, as the BBC and ITVX share coverage for the whole tournament.
Where to watch Olympics rugby in Australia
In Australia, all of the Olympics will be shown on the popular free streaming service 9Now. You will need to create a free account and sign in before you can watch. Like the BBC in the UK, this option is also compatible with a VPN if you're not in Australia right now.
How to watch Olympics rugby from anywhere
If you're not currently in one of the countries mentioned above and are struggling to find a decent option locally, you can use a VPN to temporarily change your viewing device's location to act as if you were located elsewhere. VPNs are an essential tool for any sports fan nowadays, as shown in our vast collection of streaming guides. They're not just great for streaming, as they protect your digital privacy online on all your devices at home and, more importantly, on vulnerable public WiFi.
If you fancy taking one for a spin, I recommend ExpressVPN. It's an efficient, user-friendly option that I've been using for years, and it has a 30-day money-back guarantee policy. You can find full details in our ExpressVPN review.
How to watch Olympics rugby with a VPN
- Sign up for a VPN if you don't have one.
- Install it on the device you're using to watch Olympic rugby.
- Turn it on and set it to the relevant country.
- Go to: BBC (UK) / 9Now (Australia) / France.TV (France).
- Create a free log-in profile for the streaming site.
- Watch the Olympics rugby live streams.
Note: The use of VPNs is illegal in certain countries, and using VPNs to access region-locked streaming content might constitute a breach of the terms of use for certain services. Insider does not endorse or condone the illegal use of VPNs.