{"id":300270,"date":"2025-11-21T23:44:09","date_gmt":"2025-11-21T23:44:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/300270\/"},"modified":"2025-11-21T23:44:09","modified_gmt":"2025-11-21T23:44:09","slug":"ireland-v-south-africa-live-streams-and-tv-info-watch-for-free-in-ireland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/300270\/","title":{"rendered":"Ireland v South Africa live streams and TV info \u2013 watch for free in Ireland"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Watch Ireland v South Africa today, as two of the best sides in the world renew one of the fiercest rivalries in rugby.<\/p>\n<p>Ireland have had the upper hand in this fixture in recent years, so South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus will be desperate to secure his first ever win at the Aviva Stadium.<\/p>\n<p>Rugby World\u2019s in-depth guide brings you all the information on live streams and TV channels so you can watch Ireland v South Africa online or on TV \u2013 including a free option if you\u2019re in Ireland. We\u2019ll also explain how you can use a VPN to access your usual streaming services if you\u2019re travelling overseas.<\/p>\n<p>Ireland v South Africa: Essential information<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Date: Saturday 22 November 2025<\/p>\n<p>\u2013\u00a0Venue:\u00a0Aviva Stadium, Dublin<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Kick-off time: 5.40pm GMT (local) \/ 7.40pm SAST \/ 12.40pm ET<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 FREE STREAMS: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rte.ie\/player\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">RT\u00c9 Player<\/a> (Ireland)<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Other TV\/streaming options: TNT Sports \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/auth.discoveryplus.com\/product\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Discovery+<\/a> (UK &amp; Ireland) \/ <a class=\"hawk-link-parsed\" href=\"https:\/\/supersport.com\/watch\/home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">SuperSport<\/a> (South Africa) \/\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.peacocktv.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Peacock<\/a> (US)\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Watch from anywhere: <a href=\"http:\/\/go.nordvpn.net\/aff_c?offer_id=564&amp;aff_id=3013&amp;url_id=10992\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Get NordVPN\u2019s Black Friday deal<\/a><\/p>\n<p>How to watch Ireland v South Africa for FREE<\/p>\n<p>The last of Ireland\u2019s Quilter Nations Series matches this year is available to watch FOR FREE via national broadcaster RT\u00c9. An Ireland v Springboks live stream is on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rte.ie\/player\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">RT\u00c9 Player<\/a> streaming service, while traditional terrestrial viewers can tune in on RT\u00c92.<\/p>\n<p>Coverage starts at 4.30pm IST, ahead of the 5.40pm kick-off.<\/p>\n<p>Irish fans can also watch the match on subscription service TNT Sports through Sky, Now, EE, Virgin Media and Vodafone \u2013 check your provider for price details.<\/p>\n<p>Ireland v Springboks live streams in South Africa<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"hawk-link-parsed\" href=\"https:\/\/supersport.com\/watch\/home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">SuperSport<\/a> is showing the penultimate match of the Springboks\u2019 European tour back home in South Africa, with the match getting underway at 7.40pm SAST on Saturday evening. The SuperSport platform is available via DStv or streaming.<\/p>\n<p>Going to be away from home this weekend? A VPN can help you watch your usual streaming services, even when you\u2019re overseas. Cast your eyes downwards to find out more.<\/p>\n<p>Watch Ireland v South Africa from anywhere<\/p>\n<p>You don\u2019t need to miss out on your usual Ireland v Springboks live stream on Saturday, even if you\u2019re hundreds of miles from home in an entirely different country. With the help of a handy piece of kit called a VPN (or Virtual Private Network), you can avoid the geo-restrictions that can sometimes get in the way of watching your usual TV services when you\u2019re overseas.<\/p>\n<p>VPNs have a varied and useful skillset. As well as improving your security online (great for peace of mind when you\u2019re logging into an unfamiliar network), they also allow you to change your device\u2019s IP address. The result? Your laptop, smartphone or tablet can appear to be back home, meaning you can still watch this eagerly anticipated Aviva Stadium encounter, even when your sitting room is thousands of miles away.<\/p>\n<p>The tech experts at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techradar.com\/vpn\/best-vpn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">TechRadar<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomsguide.com\/reviews\/nordvpn-review#section-nordvpn-review-final-verdict\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Tom\u2019s Guide<\/a> reckon that NordVPN currently tops the world rankings, thanks to its top-notch streaming and security features. 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In this Black Friday promotion, you\u2019ll get up to 77% off two year plans, plus an extra three months thrown in for free.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"deal__block-button\" href=\"http:\/\/go.nordvpn.net\/aff_c?offer_id=564&amp;aff_id=3013&amp;url_id=10992\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">View Deal<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Stream Ireland v South Africa in the UK<\/p>\n<p>You can watch an Ireland v South Africa live stream on Discovery+ and TNT Sports in the UK. Coverage on TNT Sports 1 starts at 5.30pm GMT, with the match getting underway at 5.40pm.<\/p>\n<p>Streaming options for Ireland v South Africa around the world<\/p>\n<p>United States: NBC\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.peacocktv.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Peacock<\/a> streaming service has the rights to every Autumn Nations Series match this year. You\u2019ll need to sign up for either the Premium service ($10.99 per month) or Premium Plus ($16.99 per month) to watch the rugby, both services also giving you access to Premier League soccer, and a selection of top movies and TV shows. Kick-off is 12.40pm ET \/ 9.40am PT on Saturday.<br \/>\nAustralia: Rugby fans down under can watch Ireland v South Africa on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stan.com.au\/sport\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Stan Sport<\/a>, which costs $20 a month on top of a base Stan plan ($12 a month). Kick-off is a highly antisocial 4.40am AEDT on Sunday morning.<br \/>\nNew Zealand: Kiwi rugby fans need to head to <a class=\"hawk-link-parsed\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sky.co.nz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Sky Sport NZ<\/a> to watch Ireland v South Africa. 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