How to Watch All Blacks vs Wallabies Live: Free Streams and TV Channels

Discover the best free and paid ways to watch the All Blacks vs Wallabies 1st Test of the 2026 Bledisloe Cup live from anywhere, with streaming options and TV channels explained.

How to Watch All Blacks vs Wallabies Live: Free Streams and TV Channels
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Ben Turner

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Where to Watch All Blacks vs Wallabies Live for Free

The All Blacks vs Wallabies 1st Test kicks off the 2026 Bledisloe Cup at Eden Park, Auckland. Fans can stream this historic rivalry for free on multiple platforms depending on their region.

  • In the United States: Watch for free on Rugbypass TV and World Rugby's YouTube channel.
  • In Australia: Stream live on the free-to-air 9Now platform. Only sign-up required.
  • In New Zealand: Watch on the free-to-air ThreeNow platform, but note it is on tape delay starting at 8:30pm NZST.

If you are outside these countries, a VPN service can help you access these streams as if you were at home.

Using a VPN to Access Live Streams Anywhere

All Blacks v Wallabies prediction: 'Battered' New Zealand to lose Eden Park  record in Bledisloe Cup opener
All Blacks v Wallabies prediction: 'Battered' New Zealand to lose Eden Park record in Bledisloe Cup opener

A VPN can mask your location, allowing you to unlock region-restricted streams. Select a reliable VPN service with good speed and security to ensure smooth streaming. Services like NordVPN offer strong performance with easy setup and often come with discounts and free trial periods.

How to Watch All Blacks vs Wallabies in Major Countries

United States

Free streams are available on Rugbypass TV and World Rugby’s YouTube. Both matches—the 1st Test in Auckland and the 2nd Test in Sydney—are covered.

United Kingdom

The match airs on Sky Sports Main Event. Sky Sports subscriptions start at £22/month for satellite subscribers or higher for others. You can also watch via NOW Sports, which carries Sky Sports channels.

Australia

9Now offers the match live for free. Additionally, Stan Sport streams the game for AU$20/month plus a Stan subscription. Stan Sport covers international rugby and other sports.

New Zealand

Sky Sport NZ broadcasts the match live with subscriptions starting at NZ$29.99 per day or NZ$59.99 per month. Otherwise, free delayed coverage is available on ThreeNow.

South Africa

The match is on SuperSport, a primary rugby broadcaster, requiring a DStv access package starting at Rs99/month streaming price.

Canada

Premier Sports streams the match with subscriptions priced from CA$29.99 monthly to CA$139.99 yearly.

All Blacks vs Wallabies Kick-Off Time and Details

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Bledisloe Cup: Wallabies vs All Blacks on Nine - Nine for Brands

The 1st Test kicks off on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at 7:10pm NZST (Auckland local time). That converts to 5:10pm AEDT (Australia), 8:10am SAST (South Africa), 7:10am BST (UK), 2:10am ET & 11:10pm PT (US) on the previous day (Friday, October 9).

Key Team Updates

New Zealand starts with Beauden Barrett at full-back, marking his 150th New Zealand match. Australia makes one change with rookie Isaac Henry at center. Injuries affect both sides, influencing strategies for this high-stakes Test.

Summary: Best Viewing Strategy for All Blacks vs Wallabies

FINAL 20 MINUTES | All Blacks vs Wallabies Brisbane 2014 | Bledisloe Cup
FINAL 20 MINUTES | All Blacks vs Wallabies Brisbane 2014 | Bledisloe Cup

To watch All Blacks vs Wallabies live, your best free options are Rugbypass TV and World Rugby’s YouTube in the US, 9Now in Australia, and ThreeNow (tape delay) in New Zealand. For live viewing in the UK, South Africa, and Canada, paid subscriptions are required via Sky Sports, SuperSport, and Premier Sports respectively.

Using a VPN allows fans outside broadcasting regions to access these streams. Consider your location, preferred platform, and budget when choosing how to watch the 2026 Bledisloe Cup matches.

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