{"id":579979,"date":"2026-08-25T15:32:13","date_gmt":"2026-08-25T15:32:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/579979\/"},"modified":"2026-08-25T15:32:13","modified_gmt":"2026-08-25T15:32:13","slug":"watch-lions-v-new-zealand-free-live-streams-for-greatest-rivalry-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/579979\/","title":{"rendered":"Watch Lions v New Zealand: Free Live Streams for Greatest Rivalry 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Can the tourists make it four wins out of four against South Africa\u2019s United Rugby Championship sides?<\/p>\n<p>Watch Lions v New Zealand as the All Blacks look to follow their stunning victory over the Springboks over the weekend with a fourth win over United Rugby Championship opposition.<\/p>\n<p>This inaugural <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rugbyworld.com\/countries\/new-zealand-countries\/what-is-the-greatest-rivalry-here-is-everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-all-blacks-tour-to-south-africa-184700\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Rugby\u2019s Greatest Rivalry<\/a> tour couldn\u2019t have gone much better for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rugbyworld.com\/news\/who-is-dave-rennie-10-things-you-need-to-know-about-the-new-all-blacks-head-coach-182498\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Dave Rennie<\/a>\u2019s tourists, who have a 100% record so far. They\u2019ll be expecting an onslaught from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rugbyworld.com\/news\/who-is-rassie-erasmus-ten-things-you-should-know-about-the-south-africa-director-of-rugby-126050\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Rassie Erasmus<\/a>\u2019s wounded Springboks on Saturday, and in theory this game \u2013 the final warm-up match of the tour \u2013 should be an opportunity to take things\u00a0slightly easier.<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Date: Tuesday 25 August<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Kick-off time: 6.00pm BST \/ 7.00pm SAST \/ 7.00pm CET \/ 3.00am AEST (Wednesday) \/ 5.00am NZST (Wednesday) \/ 1.00pm EDT \/ 10.00am PDT<\/p>\n<p>\u2013\u00a0FREE STREAM: <a href=\"https:\/\/rugbypass.tv\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">RugbyPass TV<\/a> (US)<\/p>\n<p>\u2013\u00a0Other channels: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sky.com\/tv\/sports\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Sky Sports<\/a> (UK), <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skysportnow.co.nz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Sky Sport Now<\/a> (New Zealand), <a href=\"https:\/\/supersport.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">SuperSport<\/a> (South Africa)<\/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\">Try NordVPN 100% risk-free<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Rennie has still named an impressive line-up, however, with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rugbyworld.com\/news\/if-i-hadnt-given-myself-the-chance-to-play-in-the-world-cup-again-that-would-have-been-a-massive-regret-all-blacks-fly-half-richie-mounga-on-returning-to-new-zealand-183051\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Richie Mo\u2019unga<\/a> playing his first game in the All Blacks number 10 jersey since the 2023 World Cup, Rieko Ioane at centre, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rugbyworld.com\/countries\/new-zealand-countries\/rugbys-greatest-beauden-barrett-144753\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Beauden Barrett<\/a> (in touching distance of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rugbyworld.com\/featured\/who-are-the-top-10-most-capped-mens-rugby-players-of-all-time-179564\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">the New Zealand cap record<\/a>) starting at full-back. Prop Saula Ma\u2019u is in line to make his first All Blacks appearance from the bench, while second row Patrick Tuipulotu will captain the side in Johannesburg.<\/p>\n<p>The Lions welcome back Springboks squad members full-back Quan Horn and prop Boan Venter (recently signed from Edinburgh), who have both been released by Erasmus for this fixture. You\u2018d still expect the All Blacks to have to much for a side that finished seventh in the URC table, but the Lions players won\u2019t need motivating for what will \u2013 for many \u2013 be one of the biggest games of their careers.<\/p>\n<p>You can watch Lions v All Blacks live streams for free in the US by heading to RugbyPass TV. This article will tell you everything you need to know to follow the action from anywhere on the planet, including details of how you can <a href=\"http:\/\/go.nordvpn.net\/aff_c?offer_id=564&amp;aff_id=3013&amp;url_id=10992\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">use a VPN<\/a> to watch your usual coverage if you\u2019re away from home this weekend.<\/p>\n<p>How to watch Lions v All Blacks for free<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re in the US, you can watch Lions v New Zealand live streams for free on World Rugby\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/rugbypass.tv\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">RugbyPass TV<\/a>. The match kicks off at 1.00pm EDT \/ 10.00am PDT today. It is also available via the RugbyPass app, which you can access via iOS and Android.<\/p>\n<p>US residents travelling overseas right now can still watch their usual free streaming service with the help of a good <a href=\"http:\/\/go.nordvpn.net\/aff_c?offer_id=564&amp;aff_id=3013&amp;url_id=10992\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">VPN<\/a>. Find out more below.<\/p>\n<p>Stream Lions v New Zealand from anywhere<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re travelling abroad, using a VPN is a smart way to avoid the geo-blocking restrictions that might otherwise prevent you from tuning in to Rugby\u2019s Greatest Rivalry tour matches. There are plenty of good VPNs you can buy, but the experts at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techradar.com\/vpn\/best-vpn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">TechRadar<\/a> believe NordVPN is currently world number one.<\/p>\n<p> Lions v All Blacks live streams around the world<\/p>\n<p>United Kingdom and Ireland: Sky Sports is showing SANZAAR internationals until 2030, including Rugby\u2019s Greatest Rivalry fixtures. Prices currently start at \u00a322 per month (check out the latest subscription offers at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sky.com\/tv\/sports\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Sky website)<\/a>. Alternatively, you can go to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nowtv.com\/sports-purchase\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Now Sports<\/a> for daily (\u00a314.99) and monthly (starting from \u00a328) plans. Lions v All Blacks will be shown on Sky Sports Action, with kick-off at 6.00pm BST today.<br \/>\nNew Zealand: Sky Sport is the New Zealand rights holder for Lions v All Blacks live streams. You can subscribe to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.welcome.skysportnow.co.nz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Sky Sport Now<\/a> from $59.99 per month or $549.99 per year (equivalent to $45.83 per month). Day passes are also available for $29.99. Kick-off time is 5.00am NZST on Wednesday morning., and delayed as-live coverage will also be available for free on Three and its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.threenow.co.nz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">ThreeNow<\/a> streaming service a few hours later at 9.00am NZST.<br \/>\nSouth Africa: Looking for Lions v New Zealand live streams in South Africa? <a href=\"https:\/\/supersport.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">SuperSport<\/a> has got you covered and is available via DStv and streaming. The match gets underway at 7.00pm SAST this evening.<br \/>\nAustralia: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stan.com.au\/sport\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Stan Sport<\/a> is the place to go to live stream Lions v All Blacks down under. You\u2019ll need a $20 per month Stan Sport plan (in addition to your base Stan subscription, which starts at $9.99 per month) to tune in. The game gets underway at 3.00am AEST on Wednesday morning, so it might be an idea to warn your boss you\u2019re coming into work late.<br \/>\nCanada: You\u2019ll want to find <a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiersports.com\/ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.premiersports.com\/ca\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-mrf-link=\"https:\/\/www.premiersports.com\/ca\" data-hawk-tracked=\"hawklinks\">Premier Sports<\/a> on your EPG to watch Lions v New Zealand live streams in Canada. 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