{"id":124820,"date":"2025-09-07T05:20:11","date_gmt":"2025-09-07T05:20:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/124820\/"},"modified":"2025-09-07T05:20:11","modified_gmt":"2025-09-07T05:20:11","slug":"live-streams-for-womens-rugby-world-cup-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/124820\/","title":{"rendered":"Live streams for Women’s Rugby World Cup"},"content":{"rendered":"

Watch New Zealand v Ireland as the two teams tussle for the top spot in Pool C in the Women\u2019s Rugby World Cup<\/a>, with all the details here on live streams and TV coverage globally.<\/p>\n

New Zealand have been the dominant force in the Women\u2019s Rugby World Cup, having won six of the nine editions, including the past two, and their title defence has begun very \u2013strongly indeed.<\/p>\n

Towering victories over Spain (54-8) and Japan (62-19) have put them top of Pool C, although Ireland have also beaten those two teams and sit level on 10 points with New Zealand.<\/p>\n

This match, then, will decide who wins Pool C, and if you\u2019re wondering how you can watch New Zealand v Ireland, we have all the information you need, including details of how fans in the UK and Ireland can watch for free.<\/p>\n

New Zealand v Ireland: Key information<\/p>\n

\u2013 Date:\u00a0Sunday 7 September, 2025<\/p>\n

\u2013\u00a0Venue: American Express Stadium, Brighton<\/p>\n

\u2013 Kick-off time: 14:45 BST (local) \/ 09:45 ET \/ 01:45 NZST (Monday)<\/p>\n

\u2013 TV & Streaming: RT\u00c9 2\/Player (Ireland), Sky Sport NZ<\/a> (New Zealand), Paramount+<\/a> (US)<\/p>\n

\u2013\u00a0FREE STREAMS: RT\u00c9 Player<\/a> (Ireland), BBC iPlayer<\/a> (UK)<\/p>\n

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Can I watch New Zealand v Ireland for free?<\/p>\n

You can watch New Zealand v Ireland for FREE in the Women\u2019s Rugby World Cup in Ireland and in the United Kingdom.<\/p>\n

In Ireland, public broadcaster RT\u00c9 has the rights to the game, which will be shown on the RT\u00c9 2 TV channel and will stream live on the RT\u00c9 Player<\/a> browser player.<\/p>\n

In the UK, every single Women\u2019s Rugby World Cup match is being shown by the BBC, and New Zealand v Ireland is being live streamed on the BBC iPlayer<\/a> service.<\/p>\n

Away from home? A good VPN will unblock your usual streams from anywhere \u2013 more on that below.<\/p>\n

Watch New Zealand v Ireland from anywhere<\/p>\n

A VPN (Virtual Personal Network) can help rugby fans on the move by allowing you to change your IP address.<\/p>\n

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Where to watch Black Ferns v Ireland in New Zealand<\/p>\n

Fans in New Zealand can watch their Black Ferns play Ireland on Sky Sport NZ<\/a>, which is the exclusive broadcaster for the Women\u2019s Rugby World Cup.<\/p>\n

Streaming subscriptions to Sky Sport Now<\/a> start from $54.99 per month, with day passes for $29.99.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s a later night for those in New Zealand \u2013 the game against Ireland kicks off at 01:45 NZST on what is early morning Monday in New Zealand.<\/p>\n

More streaming options for New Zealand v Ireland<\/p>\n

USA: Paramount+<\/a> ($7.99 per month)<\/p>\n

Australia: Stan Sport<\/a> ($32 per month)<\/p>\n

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