The traditional curtain call for international rugby union’s calendar, the 2025 Autumn Nations Series sees the planet’s best teams head to the northern hemisphere for five weekends of action.
Here we’re explaining how you can watch 2025 Autumn Nations Series rugby live streams from anywhere in the world with a VPN and potentially for FREE.
Joe Schmidt’s rejuvenated Australia kick things off on Saturday with a visit to Twickenham, where they won a humdinger over England this time last year. Then Scotland entertain the USA at Murrayfield. For many rugby fans, though, they serve only as an appetizer for the huge clash between Ireland and New Zealand taking place in Chicago.
South Africa head into November as the no.1 ranked nation in the world, having sealed back-to-back Rugby Championship titles earlier in the year. They have a busy month with four games, starting with their much-anticipated clash with France on the second weekend.
With Wales, Italy, Japan, Fiji, Argentina, Chile and Tonga all in action, too, check out the full November fixture list below and read on for your TV and streaming details to watch 2025 Autumn Nations Series rugby from anywhere — starting with FREE options.
FREE Autumn Nations Series 2025 live streams
For the most part, games are hidden behind paywalls around the world. But there are a few exceptions where you can watch FREE Autumn Nations Series 2025 live streams.
For example, all of Ireland’s games are being shown for FREE in Ireland. Their first game against New Zealand will be shown on Virgin Media Play, while the remaining three fixtures will show on the RTÉ Player.
Looking to live stream Wales’s games? They’ll go out on the free-to-air S4C with Welsh commentary at home, meaning they’ll also be available to stream online through S4C Clic and the BBC iPlayer.
And in France, the free-to-stream TF1+ platform will show all of Les Bleus’ games (with French commentary, of course).
Away from Ireland, Wales or France and unable to watch the rugby? You can use a VPN to watch your usual streaming services when traveling overseas. Details below.
Next fixtures — round one, Saturday, Nov. 1
- England vs Australia — 11:10 a.m. ET / 3:10 p.m. GMT / 2:10 a.m. AEDT (Sun)
- Scotland vs USA — 1:40 p.m. ET / 5:40 p.m. GMT
- Ireland vs New Zealand — 4 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. GMT / 9 a.m. NZDT (Sun) Stream free on VM Play
How to watch Autumn Nations Series 2025 live streams from anywhere
Away from home at the moment and blocked from watching the rugby on your usual subscription?
You can still watch the 2025 Autumn Nations Series live online thanks to the wonders of a VPN (Virtual Private Network). The software allows your devices to appear to be back in your home country regardless of where in the world you are. So ideal for viewers away on vacation or on business. Our favorite is NordVPN. It’s the best on the market:
Using a VPN is incredibly simple.
1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we’ve said, NordVPN is our favorite.
2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you’re away from Ireland and want to view your usual streaming service, you’d select an Irish server from the list.
3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Head to your usual streaming service and watch the Autumn Nations Series online as if you were back at home.
Watch Autumn Nations Series 2025 in the U.S.
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NBC’s streaming service Peacock has the rights to show every game of the 2025 Autumn Nations Series.
You’ll need a Premium subscription, which starts from $10.99/month, or add access to Apple TV and pay from $14.99/month.
If you already subscribe to Peacock but are outside the U.S. right now, then using a VPN like NordVPN will help you access the rugby live streams.
Note that the Ireland vs New Zealand match taking place at Soldier Field in Chicago on Saturday, November 1 will also show on CNBC. Watch on cable or through an OTT online streamer such as Fubo, YouTube TV or Hulu + Live TV — all of which feature free trials for new users.
Watch Autumn Nations Series 2025 live streams in the U.K.
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TNT Sports has the rights to show every single one of the Autumn Nations Series fixtures this year in the U.K.
You can stream online by subscribing to Discovery Plus Premium from £30.99/month, or you add TNT Sports through Sky, BT, EE or Virgin Media to watch via your television provider.
Wales fans should also note that their games will be shown on the Welsh-language S4C channel, which can also be watched on the FREE BBC iPlayer streaming service.
If you’re not in the U.K. right now but already subscribe to TNT Sports or want to watch the Wales games on iPlayer, try using NordVPN to watch as if you were back at home.
Watch Autumn Nations Series 2025 live streams in Australia
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2025 Autumn Nations Series live streams are exclusively on Stan Sport for rugby fans Down Under.
Base Stan plans cost from $12/month, and you’ll need to add Stan Sport for a further $20/month.
It’s available on a wide variety of devices including smart TVs, iOS and Android phones, Chromecast, Apple TV and more. Stan Sport is also the place to watch Champions League, Europa League and Europa Conference League football, UCI cycling, Grand Slam tennis, Formula E and much more.
If you’re currently out of Australia but want to watch rugby live streams via your home service, you’ll need to get yourself a VPN. Instructions above.
How to watch Autumn Nations Series 2025 live streams in New Zealand
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Live Autumn Nations Series coverage in New Zealand comes courtesy of Sky Sport, which is available as part of a range of pay TV packages. Subscribers can also watch the rugby on mobiles using the Sky Go app.
If you’re not a subscriber, you can also watch online through the Sky Sport Now streaming-only platform. It costs $29.99/week or $54.99/month and can be cancelled any time.
Outside of New Zealand right now? Watch All Blacks live stream just like you would at home with the help of a quality VPN.
How to watch Autumn Nations Series 2025 live streams in Canada
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Sports streaming specialist DAZN is the primary Canadian broadcaster for this November’s rugby internationals.
DAZN costs from $24.99/month and has apps on pretty much every streaming platform around.
There is one notable exception to DAZN’s broadcast rights, however — it will not show the big Ireland vs New Zealand clash. Instead, you’ll have to watch on either IrishRugby+ or NZR+, with a pay-per-view price of $10.
Canadians stuck abroad who still want want watch rugby union via any of the above platforms can use a VPN such as NordVPN.
Autumn Nations Series 2025 fixtures and schedue
Saturday, November 1
England vs Australia at 11:10 a.m. ET / 3:10 p.m. GMT / 2:10 a.m. AEDT (Sun)
Scotland vs USA at 1:40 p.m. ET / 5:40 p.m. GMT
Ireland vs New Zealand at 4 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. GMT / 9 a.m. NZDT (Sun)
Saturday, November 8
Ireland vs Japan at 7:40 a.m. ET / 12:40 p.m. GMT
Scotland vs New Zealand at 10:10 a.m. ET / 3:10 p.m. GMT / 4:10 a.m. NZDT (Sun)
England vs Fiji at 12:40 p.m. ET / 5:40 p.m. GMT
Italy vs Australia at 12:40 p.m. ET / 5:40 p.m. GMT / 4:40 a.m. AEDT (Sun)
France vs South Africa at 3:10 p.m. ET / 8:10 p.m. GMT
Sunday, November 9
Wales vs Argentina at 10:10 a.m. ET / 3:10 p.m. GMT
Saturday, November 15
Italy vs South Africa at 7:40 a.m. ET / 12:40 p.m. GMT
England vs New Zealand at 10:10 a.m. ET / 3:10 p.m. GMT / 4:10 a.m. NZDT (Sun)
Wales vs Japan at 12:40 p.m. ET / 5:40 p.m. GMT
France vs Fiji at 3:10 p.m. ET / 8:10 p.m. GMT
Ireland vs Australia at 3:10 p.m. ET / 8:10 p.m. GMT / 7:10 a.m. AEDT (Sun)
Sunday, November 16
Scotland vs Argentina at 10:10 a.m. ET / 3:10 p.m. GMT
Saturday, November 22
Wales vs New Zealand at 10:10 a.m. ET / 3:10 p.m. GMT / 4:10 a.m. NZDT (Sun)
Ireland vs South Africa at 12:40 p.m. ET / 5:40 p.m. GMT
France vs Australia at 3:10 p.m. ET / 8:10 p.m. GMT / 7:10 a.m. AEDT (Sun)
Italy vs Chile at 3:10 p.m. ET / 8:10 p.m. GMT
Sunday, November 23
Scotland vs Tonga at 8:40 a.m. ET / 1:40 p.m. GMT
England vs Argentina at 11:10 a.m. ET / 4:10 p.m. GMT
Saturday, November 29
Wales vs South Africa at 10:10 a.m. ET / 3:10 p.m. GMT
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