How to watch Australia vs. New Zealand: Live stream Rugby Champ free from anywhere
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The 2025 Rugby Championship may all boil down to this game. With both sides in a position to potentially claim this year's title, nothing will be left on the pitch when the Wallabies and All Blacks meet at the Optus Stadium in Perth this Saturday. And you can make sure you see every minute as we explain how to watch Australia vs. New Zealand, no matter where in the world you are.
The New Zealand All Blacks ensured that they have the best chance possible of getting their hands back on the trophy, beating their neighbors 33-24 at Eden Park last week. The image of a bloodied Ardie Savea lifting the Bledisloe Cup at full time was evidence of what a bruising encounter it was, and it leaves his men just one point in arrears to the South African Springboks. It's been five years since they've tasted defeat on Australian soil, but they'll be looking for a big win to boost their points difference and bag a bonus point.
Last weekend's loss shouldn't mar the renewed optimism the 2025 Rugby Championship has instilled in Australian rugby union. Not only does Joe Schmidt have the chance to bloody the nose of his birth country in Saturday's return fixture, but a thumping win still gives them a mathematical chance of claiming a first Southern hemisphere title in a decade.
It's the unmissable first match of a Rugby Championship double header that concludes with Argentina hosting South Africa later in the day. Follow our guide on how to watch Australia vs. New Zealand live streams. There's information on parts of the world where free options are available (it's on 9Now Down Under, for example) as well as tips for watching when out of the country and you find your usual stream blocked.
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How to watch Australia vs. New Zealand in Australia
There's great news for Wallabies fans this Saturday as this match against the All Blacks will be shown absolutely free in Australia. It's going out on Channel 9 on TV and its 9Now streaming platform and app online with a free account. This match (and South Africa vs. Argentina later in the day) will also go out on Stan Sport, so you can choose to watch there instead if you subscribe.
How to watch Australia vs. New Zealand from anywhere
While it's good to know that 9Now is carrying free New Zealand vs. Australia streams Down Under, it doesn't help if you're an Aussie who's overseas this weekend. Try and access the game on the 9Now site or app and you'll soon discover that access is blocked. The only way we know to get around this kind of geo-blocking is by using a VPN (virtual private network).
VPNs — like the market-leading NordVPN — spoof your IP address so that it looks like you're in another country altogether; Australia in this case. Then you can watch as if you were back there. NordVPN also provides watertight levels of additional cybersecurity, server locations in more than 100 countries, and an effortless user experience. Read more in our full NordVPN review or sign up now risk-free thanks to the company's 30-day money-back guarantee.
How to watch Australia vs. New Zealand in the UK
Sky Sports is the Rugby Championship broadcaster in the UK, and subscribers can watch New Zealand vs. Australia either on its Sky Sports Main Event channel or through the Sky Go app for mobiles, laptops, and streaming devices. Sky TV plans that include its sports channels start from £35 a month, or you can add Sky Sports to a preexisting Sky plan for an additional £22 a month. For a full breakdown, visit our dedicated guide to the best Sky TV deals.
Not got Sky and don't want to commit to a lengthy contract (they usually start at a minimum of 24-month agreements)? A Now Sports membership offers one-day, monthly, and six-month plans, starting from $15 a day. Sign up today and you'll also have access to this weekend's Rugby Championship, Ryder Cup golf, Premier League soccer, NFL, and ATP tennis action.
How to watch Australia vs. New Zealand in the US
Specialist rugby streamer FloRugby is the exclusive US rights holder of Rugby Championship matches in 2025 — including New Zealand vs. Australia. Subscriptions cost $30 on a rolling monthly basis or you can save in excess of $200 by paying upfront for its $150 annual plan. Rugby obsessives also get to stream Super Rugby, Top 14, and URC matches with a FloRugby subscription.
How to watch Australia vs. New Zealand in New Zealand
To watch the All Blacks do battle with the Wallabies live, you'll need access to a Sky Sport package. Alternatively, you can sign up to a flexible Sky Sport Now pass, which is priced at $30 a day, $55 a month, or $550 for a whole year.
If you're not bothered about catching the game live and are happy to wait until after the final whistle, the free-to-watch Sky Open channel will be streaming coverage of the game from 7 p.m. NZST. You can locate Sky Open on Freeview (channel 15) or download the Sky Go app to your phone, tablet, or desktop to watch New Zealand vs. Australia streams online.
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