NZR+ Delivers Thrilling Weekend of Live Test Rugby to Fans Worldwide

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Fans around the globe were treated to an exhilarating opening weekend of rugby on NZR+, where live broadcasts brought the action right into the homes of territories that traditionally don't receive a live broadcast.

This groundbreaking initiative in partnership with SANZAAR provides fans in markets where no broadcast deal exists access to top-tier rugby matches without any cost.

Blockbuster Weekend on NZR+

The highlight was undoubtedly the first Test of Scott Robertson's era as head coach of the All Blacks, with the team clinching a dramatic 16-15 victory over England in Dunedin.

The excitement didn't stop there, as fans also witnessed a titanic clash between the world’s two top ranked sides South Africa and Ireland. The Springboks triumphed with a 27-20 win in a match that lived up to its blockbuster billing. The resurgence of Australia under new coach Joe Schmidt was on full display as they secured a 25-16 victory against Wales in Sydney, while a young and dynamic French team surged to a 28-13 win over Argentina.

With such an electrifying start, more action and surprises are expected this weekend as NZR+ continues to bring top-tier rugby to fans worldwide.

ANOTHER weekend packed with Rugby Action

Once again, this weekend promises to be a rugby fan's dream, featuring four live Test matches. The lineup includes:

All Blacks v England at 7.05pm NZT, Saturday 13 July

Australia vs. Wales at 7.45 PM AET, Saturday 13 July

South Africa v Ireland at 5:00pm SAST, Saturday 6 Jul

Argentina v France at 4:00pm ART, Saturday 6 July

These matches are part of an exciting season on NZR+, which will feature 24 live Test matches throughout 2024, including the entire Rugby Championship.

NZR+ is available on a range of connected devices including Samsung and LG Smart TVs, Apple TV and Chromecast for watching the game on the big screen. 

Free Streaming in Select Territories

Fans in various regions can enjoy free streaming of these matches on NZR+. The available territories for free streaming include:

China, India, Sri Lanka, Portugal, Albania, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Georgia,  Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Macedonia, Malta, Moldova, Montenegro, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden, Turkey, and Ukraine

Register and Watch

To watch these matches live and free, fans need to register on NZR+. This simple process opens the door to an incredible lineup of rugby matches, bringing the best of international rugby directly to fans.

What if I am not in one of those territories?

If your territory isn’t listed above, here is a list of local broadcasters where you catch the live action around the world:

Sky TV New Zealand: New Zealand

SuperSport: Africa and adjacent islands

Flo Sport: USA

Sky UK: United Kingdom of Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) and Northern Ireland, Ireland, Channel Islands and Isle of Man

Sky Italia: Italy, Vatican City, San Marino and Canton Ticino, Switzerland

Channel 9 and Stan: Australia

ESPN+: Canada, Central America and South America

WOWOW: Japan

Digicel: American Samoa, Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, French Polynesia, Nauru, New Caledonia, Niue, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Wallis and Futuna and Western Samoa.

Canal+: France (French Overseas Departments and Territories included), Monaco, Luxembourg and French Speaking Switzerland

Premier Sports: Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei, Burma (Myanmar), Cambodia, Federated States of Micronesia, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Kiribati, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Macau, Malaysia, Maldives, Marianas, Marshall Islands, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Northern Marianas, North Korea, Pakistan, Palau, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Tajikistan, Taiwan (Republic of China), Thailand, Timor-Leste, Vietnam.

Telefonica: Spain and Andorra

NZR+ Premium: Germany  

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