Live Rugby streams in Australia: Fixtures, replays, and how to watch

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A major shake-up in Australian broadcasting rights for rugby means that both domestic and international Rugby Union games will be available to watch live across several platforms again in 2024. 

From Super Rugby and the Rugby Championship in the Southern Hemisphere to the Six Nations and European Champions Cup further North, you won’t want to miss a minute.

Don’t forget matches like the World Rugby Sevens either – there’s so much rugby and different streaming services. Find out how to watch right here.

Streaming Rugby in Australia

Rugby Union is a beloved game played and enjoyed by millions of people worldwide. With world-renowned tournaments like The Rugby World Cup and the Rugby Championship, it has become one of the biggest sports globally. Fans eagerly anticipate the exciting matches and breathtaking performances of some of the world’s best rugby players.

The Rugby World Cup: A Spectacle Like No Other

One of the most anticipated rugby tournaments is the Rugby World Cup, which takes place every four years. This event brings together the best national rugby teams from around the world to compete for the prestigious title of World Champions. The event is an incredible spectacle, and fans from around the globe eagerly tune in to watch their favorite teams compete.

The Rugby Championship: A Battle of the Best

Another popular tournament in the world of rugby is The Rugby Championship, which involves the top four teams from the Southern Hemisphere. These teams include Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and Argentina. The competition is fierce, and fans are treated to some of the most thrilling rugby matches ever played.

The Six Nations: A Rivalry Among the Best

The Six Nations is another must-watch rugby tournament that takes place annually. It features six European nations, including England, Wales, Scotland, Ireland, France, and Italy. The tournament is renowned for its fierce rivalries, and fans are guaranteed to witness some of the most exciting and intense rugby matches in the world.

Sevens Rugby: A Fast-Paced Game

Sevens rugby is another popular version of rugby that is played across the globe. This fast-paced version of the game involves two teams of seven players each, and the matches are shorter than traditional rugby union games. Sevens rugby is an Olympic sport and has gained a significant following worldwide.

Every scrum, tackle and try from all these competitions will be available to watch via several sports streaming providers in Australia. Become a little more acquainted with them all here.

Upcoming Rugby Fixtures

Check out who is playing in the biggest rugby fixtures below. This table is updated weekly, so you can stay on top of everything happening in the league.

How to watch Rugby in Australia

Rugby Event	When	Streaming Service
Super Rugby	Feb 23 – June 2024	Stan Sport, 9
Rugby Sevens	2 Dec – 2 June, 2024 (8 events total)	Stan Sport
Rugby Championship	9 August – 22 September 2024	Stan Sport, 9

A recent broadcast bidding war means that Rugby TV rights is owned by Stan Sport and Channel 9 now to Super Rugby, the Rugby Championship and international fixtures featuring the Wallabies. You can check out our free to air TV guide for full Channel 9 coverage.

These rights were previously held by Fox Sports (Foxtel/Kayo). But those who think that this means the end for Rugby Union on Australia’s biggest sports network should think again.

Wondering what you need to do to access all this great rugby? We have detailed it all right here.

Stream Rugby replays on demand

When rugby is played overseas in countries like England, South Africa and Ireland, game times can often run well into the early hours of the morning. But this is no longer a major issue thanks to On Demand replays, helping you watch every moment of the action, as if it were live, the day after.

Apps like Kayo and Stan (depending on what game you are wanting to watch) also allow you to watch specific rugby games with the ‘No Spoilers’ feature, which ensures you don’t see any results before you’ve watched the action at a better time. On top of that, you can stream practical Kayo Minis. These are condensed replays of all the action in one small highlights reel, ideal for competitions like the Six Nations and World Sevens.

How to stream Rugby for free

A great way to watch major domestic and international rugby games, including pre and post-match analysis, without paying a cent, is with a free trial. In Australia, you can get free trials for watching rugby with Stan Sport and Foxtel.

Free trials are available to new and returning customers.

Must Watch Rugby in 2024

Here are some of the stand out games and competitions set to take place in 2024.

The Rugby Championship

The 2024 Rugby Championship always brings the rugby season to a thrilling climax.  Southern Hemisphere rugby may just be about to go through another golden period in terms of just how closely matched each team is, making things all the more mouthwatering. 

Bledisloe Cup

The Bledisloe Cup takes place every year between Australia and New Zealand. The three-match series includes two games during the Rugby Championship and a third outside of the competition. Australia hasn’t managed to win this trio of matches since 2002.

Six Nations

The Nothern Hemisphere’s answer to the Rugby Championship is the Six Nations. It features France, England, Ireland, Wales, Scotland and Italy. The level of rugby on offer during this five round tournament showcases the best of European Rugby during February and March.

Super Rugby

2024 will see the first ever Super Rugby Pacific competition, featuring a total of 12 teams from Oceania. This includes the usual five teams from Australia and New Zealand.

Rugby World Cup

This year, the host country of France will kick off the Rugby World Cup playing New Zealand in the opener in September.