Watch live rugby streams online with a VPN

Updated: April 22, 2021

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Watch live rugby streams online with a VPN

Stream 2021 Major League Rugby live on CBS and Fox

Price: 6 USD/month and up

Channel: FS1, FS2, and CBS Sports Network

The 2021 Major League Rugby is broadcasted by Fox and CBS this season. Various free trials are available. You can also watch games on CBS Sports Network via Paramount Plus.

To watch MLR live online:

  1. Get ExpressVPN.
  2. Connect to a server location in the U.S.
  3. Sign up at YouTube TV (65 USD/month), fuboTV (65 USD/month), Hulu (65 USD/month), or Paramount Plus (6 USD/month and up). A U.S. billing address is required to subscribe to fuboTV, Hulu, or Paramount Plus.
  4. Enjoy watching!

Note: You may need a U.S. credit/debit card to subscribe to fuboTV, Hulu, or Paramount Plus.

Watching on a computer? For the best streaming experience, use the ExpressVPN browser extension for ChromeFirefox, or Edge.

Watching on mobile? Fire up the YouTube TV app (on Android and iOS), the fuboTV app (on Android and iOS), the Hulu app (on Android and iOS), or the Paramount Plus app (on Android and iOS).

Learn more about watching YouTube TV, fuboTV, and Hulu with ExpressVPN.

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Stream Premiership Rugby League live online

Price: 5 USD/month and up

Peacock is the official U.S. broadcaster for the league, subscriptions start at 5 USD/month. If you live in the UK, you can watch the league on BT Sport. You’ll need a valid billing address and local bank card to watch the BT Sport stream. Check the official schedule for dates and times.

To watch the action live:

  1. Get ExpressVPN.
  2. Connect to a server location in the U.S.
  3. Go to Peacock Premium (5 USD/month and up) and sign up.
  4. Enjoy the rugby!

Note: You may need a U.S. credit/debit card to subscribe to Peacock.

Watching on a computer? For the best streaming experience, use the ExpressVPN browser extension for ChromeFirefox, or Edge.

Watching on mobile? Fire up the Peacock TV app on your Android or iOS device.

Learn more about watching Peacock TV with ExpressVPN.

Stream NRL 2021 matches free on 9Now

Price: Free

Channel 9 in Australia offers a free stream of three NRL matches per round plus exclusive of the grand final on October 25 and select Rugby Union tournaments. Check the official schedule for more information.

To watch NRL on 9Now:

  1. Get ExpressVPN.
  2. Connect to a server location in Australia
  3. Head to 9Now and sign up
  4. You’re all set!

Watching on a computer? For the best streaming experience, use the ExpressVPN browser extension for ChromeFirefox, or Edge.

Watching on mobile? Fire up the 9Now app on Android or iOS.

Watch 2021 NRL live streams on YouTube TV

Price: 65 USD/month

Channel: Fox Sports

You can watch the American NRL broadcast on YouTube TV. A five-day free trial is available for YouTube TV.

To watch NRL on YouTube TV:

  1. Get ExpressVPN.
  2. Connect to a server location in the U.S.
  3. Head to YouTube TV (65 USD/month) and sign up. You may need to supply a valid U.S. postal code (e.g. 48237, 29440).
  4. Enjoy watching!

Watching on a computer? For the best streaming experience, use the ExpressVPN browser extension for ChromeFirefox, or Edge.

Watching on mobile? Fire up the YouTube TV app on Android or iOS.

Stream the European Challenge Cup and European Champions Cup

Price:

  • Free (France TV)
  • 5 USD/month (Peacock)
  • 120 EUR/year (DAZN Germany)

NBC holds broadcasting rights for the European Cups in the U.S. and will show the games live on Peacock. A seven-day free trial is available.

DAZN picked up broadcasting rights for the European Challenge Cup and the European Champions Cup in Canada, Japan, and most of Europe. A 30-day free trial is available for DAZN.

In France, the official broadcasters of the Cups are France TV and beIN Sports. France TV broadcasts are free, but the stream is in French and only select matches will be streamed live. Check the official schedule for more information.

To watch rugby live online:

  1. Get ExpressVPN.
  2. Connect to a server location in France (France TV), the U.S. (Peacock), or Germany (DAZN Germany).
  3. Head to France TV, Peacock Premium, or DAZN Germany.
  4. Enjoy the stream!

Note: You also may need to provide a valid local credit/debit card to subscribe to DAZN Germany or Peacock. If you don’t have a local bank account, you can subscribe via PayPal, Apple in-app purchase, or (pre-paid) gift card.

Watching on a computer? For the best streaming experience, use the ExpressVPN browser extension for ChromeFirefox, or Edge.

Watching on mobile? Fire up the Peacock TV app (on Android and iOS), the DAZN app (on Android and iOS) or the France TV app (on Android and iOS).

Learn more about watching Peacock, DAZN, and France TV with ExpressVPN.

Stream 2021 Rugby World Cup qualifying games live online

Price: Free

ITV in the UK picked up broadcasting rights for the Six Nations Championship and Rugby world cup.

The best part? You can watch the broadcast for free!

  1. Get ExpressVPN.
  2. Connect to a server location in the UK.
  3. Sign up at ITV. You may need to supply a valid UK postal code (e.g., WC1X 0AA).
  4. Start watching for free!

Watching on a computer? For the best streaming experience, use the ExpressVPN browser extension for ChromeFirefox, or Edge.

Watching on mobile? Fire up the ITV Hub app (on Android and iOS).

Learn more about streaming ITV with ExpressVPN.

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:

  1. Get ExpressVPN.
  2. Connect to a server location that’s nearest to you.
  3. Go to BBC Sounds.
  4. Enjoy the live commentary!

Listening on mobile? Fire up the BBC Sounds on your Android or iOS device.

2021 rugby event calendar

Date Event Location
Check the official World Rugby website for dates HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series Various
August 9, 2019 – June 30, 2021 Rugby World Cup 2021 Qualifying Various
December 12, 2020 – May 22, 2021 2020–21 European Rugby Champions Cup (Heineken Champions Cup) Various
March 11 – October 3, 2021 2021 NRL season Australia
December 11, 2020 – May 21, 2021 2020-21 European Rugby Challenge Cup Various
May 22 – June 26, 2021 2021 Asia Rugby Men’s Championship Various
September 18 – October 16, 2021 Rugby World Cup New Zealand

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.

Comments

  1. Hi
    How do I get the live streaming on the following from ExpressVPN on:

    (1) Australian – NRL Rugby League
    (2) Watch Turkist Historican Movies on Youtube and other sites released but not screening yet or blocked

  2. 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…

  3. I’m living in Auckland,
    New Zealand. By now,
    I have written the results
    of the Pool play of the
    past few weeks. Of
    course, I am following
    The defending
    Champions, NEW
    ZEALAND.

  4. 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

    1. 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.

  5. 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

      1. 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

  6. 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?

    1. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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.

    Thanks!

    Regards
    Shafique

  9. 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.

  10. 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

    1. 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/)

  11. 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?

    1. 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 🙂

        1. 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 🙂

    1. 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 🙂

      1. 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?

    1. 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!

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