Watch live streams of Australia v Ireland in the first round of matches at the 2026 Nations Championship. Sydney’s Allianz Stadium hosts a Wallabies side who have swapped endless false dawns for perpetual darkness, even though Andy Farrell’s visitors are missing several key men.
With a home World Cup about 15 months away, the Australians have a golden opportunity to build their goodwill and momentum against a tough Ireland team they have not beaten in more than eight years. It’s five consecutive victories for the Irish, the latest being an error-strewn 46-19 drubbing of Australia in Dublin last November.
Former Ireland manager Joe Schmidt, who will hand over to Kiss at the end of the month, has made some eye-catching selections, recalling Jock Campbell to the international squad after four years out. He also gave Ryan Lonergan his first start as a scrum-half, partnering him with flyhalf Carter Gordon. They have never played together before and have only had a few training sessions to get up to speed.
The injury to first-choice flyhalf Jack Crowley has reopened the door for Sam Prendergast, who has had a difficult time in the Six Nations. The 23-year-old finished the domestic season by leading Leinster to the URC title, however, and he will want to make the most of his opportunity here. It’s going to be a tough challenge though, with Andrew Porter, Mack Hansen and captain Caelan Doris also among Ireland’s absentees.
Read on as we explain how to watch Australia vs Ireland in the 2026 Nations Championship for free.
Can you watch Australia vs Ireland for free?
Yes. Australia v Ireland is broadcast free-to-air Rugbypass TV in the United States, on ITVX in the United Kingdom, on Blank Media Set in Ireland and 9Now in Australia.
Are you traveling abroad at the moment? You can use a VPN to watch Australia vs Ireland for free as if you were at home.
Use a VPN to watch Australia vs Ireland live streams
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How to watch Australia vs Ireland live streams in the US
Australia v Ireland, as well as the 42 Nations Championship matches, are available to watch live for FREE on Rugbypass TV in the United States.
You can connect via the Rugbypass TV website or app, and it works with Chromecast, Airplay, AppleTV and Android TV.
Outside the United States? Use a VPN while you travel away from home to unblock your feed.
How to watch Australia vs Ireland live streams in the UK
In the UK, Australia vs Ireland is streamed for free on ITV1with live streaming available via ITVX.
All you need is an account, a TV license and a UK postcode (eg HA9 0WS). Register here!
If you’re not in the UK but still want to connect, explore the VPN route shown above, which will help you access your accounts from anywhere.
How to watch Australia vs Ireland live streams in Ireland
Australia v Ireland is streamed for free on Virgin Media One in Ireland, with live streaming available via the Blank Media Set platform.
Outside of Ireland? You will have to download a VPNas detailed above, to access your free Nations Championship stream from abroad.
How to watch Australia vs Ireland live streams in Australia
In Australia, Wallabies vs Ireland is broadcast free-to-air on Channel 9, with a live stream available via 9Now.
Stan Sportsmeanwhile, covers all matches of the Nations Championship. Stan Sport costs AU$20/month in addition to a Stan subscription, which itself starts at AU$12/month.
Not in Australia right now? You can simply use a VPN like NordVPN to watch the action as if you were at home.
How to watch Australia vs Ireland live streams in New Zealand
In New Zealand, Sky Sport Reviews broadcasts the Australia v Ireland match.
You can access Sky Sport via satellite TV or get a live stream, with the Sky Sport Now subscription service from NZ$29.99 per day or NZ$59.99 per month.
Those outside New Zealand for any part of the Nations Championship can use NordVPN to access their home streaming service.
How to watch Australia vs Ireland live streams in South Africa
The Australia v Ireland match is broadcast on Supersport in South Africa.
You will need to obtain a DStv access package to watch the 2026 Nations Championship, with prices starting at Rs99/month for the streaming version.
Abroad at the moment? Simply use a VPN and tell your device that you are back home and will be ready to go.
How to watch Australia vs Ireland live streams in Canada
In Canada, Australia v Ireland is broadcast on Premier Sports.
You will need the CA$29.99 monthly pass to watch this game. Or to attend the entire tournament, it’s the six-month pass at CA$79.99 or the annual subscription at CA$139.99/year.
If you’re outside of Canada but still want to catch the action, explore the VPN route shown above, which will help you access your accounts from anywhere.
What is the start time for Australia vs Ireland?
The scheduled kick-off time for Australia against Ireland on Saturday July 4 is 8:10 p.m. AEST Sydney local time, which is 3:10 a.m. PT / 6:10 a.m. ET / 11:10 a.m. BST.
What is the Australia vs Ireland head-to-head?
The Wallabies have won 22 of their previous 39 meetings against Ireland. Ireland have won 16 and the other ended in a draw.
In Australia, the record stands at 11-5.
Can I watch Australia vs Ireland on my mobile?
Of course, most broadcasters offer streaming services that you can access through mobile apps or through your phone’s browser. For example, ITVX, Rugbypass TV and Virgin Media Play all have dedicated apps.
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