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where to watch england rugby

You can watch England rugby through a mix of free-to-air TV in the UK and official streaming platforms, depending on the competition and fixture.

Quick Scoop: Where to watch England rugby

1. Six Nations (right now, 2026)

For the 2026 Six Nations, every England men’s match is on free-to-air TV in the UK.

  • ITV shows all of England’s Six Nations games on ITV1, with streams on ITVX.
  • BBC shows other tournament matches and highlights, viewable on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
  • A typical example: Scotland v England (Calcutta Cup) is live on ITV1 and ITVX, free to watch with a UK TV licence.

If you’re outside the UK:

  • Australia: Six Nations on Stan Sport.
  • New Zealand: Six Nations on Sky Sport.

2. Upcoming England internationals on RugbyPass TV

Some non-Six Nations fixtures are streamed free worldwide on RugbyPass TV.

  • England XV v France XV (London, June 2025) is free to watch on the RugbyPass TV website and app.
  • USA v England (Washington DC, July 2025) is also free on RugbyPass TV.

These are official streams, so you just sign up and watch, without dodgy links.

3. Other England rugby and general rugby viewing

For general rugby (club, other internationals, Lions, etc.), rights move around, but in 2026 in the UK there are some broad patterns.

  • Home Nations internationals, Lions tours and Premiership rugby are split between pay TV (like dedicated sports channels) and some free-to-air partners.
  • Comparison guides online show which current services carry which competitions, helping you choose the cheapest bundle that still includes England games.

If you’re trying to watch “all rugby,” not just England:

  • Use fixture/TV guides from rugby-focused sites or apps to see which channel or app carries each match, rather than hunting game by game.

4. Safe ways to stream (and what to avoid)

Sticking to official broadcasters and federation platforms is the safest way to watch England rugby.

  • Good options:
    • Official broadcaster apps (ITVX, BBC iPlayer, Stan Sport, Sky Sport, etc.).
* Official federation platforms (e.g., RugbyPass TV for specific England fixtures).
  • Risky and best avoided:
    • Third‑party “free streaming” sites, Reddit/Discord links and unknown portals, which frequently carry malware or scams.

One simple rule: if a site wants strange downloads or bank details for a “free” stream, back out and use an official provider instead.

TL;DR: In 2026, if you’re asking “where to watch England rugby” in the UK, start with ITV1/ITVX and BBC/BBC iPlayer for Six Nations, and check RugbyPass TV for selected free England internationals; abroad, look for the tournament’s named partners like Stan Sport or Sky Sport and avoid unofficial streaming sites.

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