Watch Rugby Championship live stream
Looking for a free Rugby Championship live stream? Every Wallabies game is being shown for free on 9Now in Australia. Use a VPN to unblock 9Now when travelling outside Oz. In New Zealand, the rugby is on Sky Sport, and in South Africa it's on SuperSport. Rugby fans in the UK can tune in on Sky Sports, while it's FloRugby for those in the US. Full details on how to watch Rugby Championship 2023 just below.
Rugby Championship 2023 preview
The rapid improvement of Argentina and concurrent unravelling of New Zealand means the southern hemisphere nations have never been this well-matched before. It sets up a captivating 2023 Rugby Championship, the only pity being that the competition will officially comprise just three rounds – but as far as consolation prizes go, the upcoming World Cup is a doozy.
Confusingly, an additional round of fixtures has been scheduled for the weekend immediately after the Rugby Championship ends. However, while the second New Zealand vs Australia clash will count towards the outcome of the Bledisloe Cup, that and the second Argentina vs South Africa clash won't be considered part of the Rugby Championship. Not officially, at least.
Despite losing to both the Springboks and Pumas last year, Ian Foster's beleaguered All Blacks just about managed to retain the trophy because the Wallabies were able to take points off the reigning world champions. However, it was a victory that very hollow, with New Zealand's shaky performances costing them their sheen and paving the way for a humbling slide down the world rankings.
Despite finishing a distant third and fourth, Australia and Argentina appear to have used the competition as a launchpad for better things. With Eddie Jones at the helm, you wouldn't rule out a sudden shake-up of the pecking order, and if Michael Cheika can get a handle on the Pumas' disciplinary issues, they could certainly ruffle a few feathers too.
Here's how to watch a free Rugby Championship live stream wherever you are. We've also listed the 2023 Rugby Championship schedule further down the page.
How to live stream Rugby Championship 2023 for FREE
How to watch Rugby Championship from outside your country
For broadcast and streaming details in more rugby-mad countries like the UK, New Zealand, South Africa and the US, just scroll down the page - everything you need to know is there, including details of who's showing the 2023 Rugby Championship.
But if you try to watch your domestic coverage from anywhere outside your home country, you'll soon find a problem - geo-blocking. That's where the broadcaster prevents you from watching your usual feed from abroad. It's a common problem for sports fans all over the world.
By downloading and installing a VPN, you can effectively trick your computer into thinking that it's back at home.
Use a VPN to watch a Rugby Championship live stream from anywhere:
How to use a VPN to watch Rugby Championship 2023
Using a VPN is as easy as one-two-three...
1. Download and install a VPN - as we say, our top choice is ExpressVPN.
2. Connect to the appropriate server location - open the VPN app, hit 'choose location' and select the appropriate location, eg: 'Australia' for 9Now.
3. Go to the broadcaster's stream - head to your home broadcaster's site or app and watch as if you were at home - 9Now for Aussies abroad.
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Rugby Championship 2023 schedule, times and dates
(All times BST)
Saturday 8th July
4.05pm - South Africa vs Australia
8.10pm - Argentina vs New Zealand
Saturday 15th July
8.05am - New Zealand vs South Africa
10.45am - Australia vs Argentina
Saturday 29th July
10.45am - Australia vs New Zealand
4.05pm - South Africa vs Argentina
Saturday 5th August
3.35am - New Zealand vs Australia
11.10pm - Argentina vs South Africa