You can stream the Rugby World Cup on several platforms depending on your location:
- In the United States, the Rugby World Cup is available on Peacock, NBC's streaming service
. You can also watch via live TV streaming services that carry NBC Sports like Sling TV (Blue) and YouTube TV
- In the United Kingdom, all matches can be streamed for free on ITVX by creating a free account and connecting through a UK server if you are outside the UK
- In Australia, matches are available on 9Now, Stan Sport, and Fox Sports
- Other countries have their own broadcasters, such as TSN in Canada, France TV and TF1 in France, Sky Sport in New Zealand, Ran.de in Denmark, and SuperSport in South Africa
- For global access, especially if you are outside the official broadcast regions, using a VPN like NordVPN or Surfshark to connect to a UK server allows you to stream the Rugby World Cup for free on ITVX
- RugbyPass TV also offers on-demand rugby content including highlights and documentaries related to the Rugby World Cup, available globally for free
- YouTube TV offers a free trial that includes access to channels broadcasting the Rugby World Cup in the US
In summary, the best streaming options are Peacock in the US, ITVX in the UK (free with VPN), and regional sports networks elsewhere. Using a VPN can unlock free streaming options like ITVX if you are outside the UK