Watch Ireland v South Africa today, as two of the best sides in the world renew one of the fiercest rivalries in rugby.
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.
Rugby World’s 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 – including a free option if you’re in Ireland. We’ll also explain how you can use a VPN to access your usual streaming services if you’re travelling overseas.
Ireland v South Africa: Essential information
– Date: Saturday 22 November 2025
– Venue: Aviva Stadium, Dublin
– Kick-off time: 5.40pm GMT (local) / 7.40pm SAST / 12.40pm ET
– FREE STREAMS: RTÉ Player (Ireland)
– Other TV/streaming options: TNT Sports / Discovery+ (UK & Ireland) / SuperSport (South Africa) / Peacock (US)
– Watch from anywhere: Get NordVPN’s Black Friday deal
How to watch Ireland v South Africa for FREE
The last of Ireland’s Quilter Nations Series matches this year is available to watch FOR FREE via national broadcaster RTÉ. An Ireland v Springboks live stream is on the RTÉ Player streaming service, while traditional terrestrial viewers can tune in on RTÉ2.
Coverage starts at 4.30pm IST, ahead of the 5.40pm kick-off.
Irish fans can also watch the match on subscription service TNT Sports through Sky, Now, EE, Virgin Media and Vodafone – check your provider for price details.
Ireland v Springboks live streams in South Africa
SuperSport is showing the penultimate match of the Springboks’ 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.
Going to be away from home this weekend? A VPN can help you watch your usual streaming services, even when you’re overseas. Cast your eyes downwards to find out more.
Watch Ireland v South Africa from anywhere
You don’t need to miss out on your usual Ireland v Springboks live stream on Saturday, even if you’re 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’re overseas.
VPNs have a varied and useful skillset. As well as improving your security online (great for peace of mind when you’re logging into an unfamiliar network), they also allow you to change your device’s 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.
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Stream Ireland v South Africa in the UK
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.
Streaming options for Ireland v South Africa around the world
United States: NBC’s Peacock streaming service has the rights to every Autumn Nations Series match this year. You’ll 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.
Australia: Rugby fans down under can watch Ireland v South Africa on Stan Sport, 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.
New Zealand: Kiwi rugby fans need to head to Sky Sport NZ to watch Ireland v South Africa. Subscriptions to Sky Sport Now are available from $54.99 per month, but day passes are available for $29.99. This game kicks off at 6.40am NZDT on Sunday morning.
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