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Watch Rugby World Cup Online

September - November (World Cup years); Six Nations: February - March

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Rugby World Cup can be streamed live in 6+ countries. Free streaming is available via discovery-plus in select regions. The pinnacle of international rugby union, held every four years with massive viewership across the southern hemisphere and Europe.

About Rugby World Cup

The Rugby World Cup is the flagship event of World Rugby and one of the largest sporting events globally. Held every four years, it features national teams from across the world competing over several weeks. The tournament generates enormous interest in traditional rugby nations like New Zealand, South Africa, England, and France. Between World Cups, the Six Nations and Rugby Championship maintain year-round interest.

Streaming Prices by Country

CountryPlatformPricePeriodNotes
United Kingdomdiscovery-plusGBP 6.99monthlyITV free for World Cup; TNT for Premiership
United StatespeacockUSD 13.99monthlyNBC holds US rugby rights
FrancedaznEUR 14.99monthlyFrance TV free for national team matches
New ZealanddaznNZD 24.99monthlySky Sport NZ
AustraliadaznAUD 27.99monthlyStan Sport for Wallabies; free-to-air for World Cup
South AfricadaznZAR 449monthlySuperSport via DStv

How to Watch Rugby World Cup

  1. 1Choose a streaming platform: Compare platforms that carry Rugby World Cup.
  2. 2Sign up for the service: Create an account and select a plan.
  3. 3Install the app: Download on your device or visit the website.
  4. 4Watch live: Find Rugby World Cup in the sports section.

Key Events 2026

  • Rugby World Cup Final
  • Six Nations Grand Slam
  • Rugby Championship
  • British & Irish Lions Tour
  • Autumn Internationals

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Last updated: March 2026