Ireland and New Zealand travel to Chicago’s Soldier Field for the opening match of the 2025 Autumn Nations Series. At the venue where they claimed their first ever victory against the All Blacks, Andy Farrell’s side are eyeing a repeat, but a battle-hardened New Zealand side will be difficult to defeat.
But how can you watch Ireland v New Zealand on Virgin Media Play from anywhere? And can you also access the free Autumn Nations 2025 stream in the UK and US?
Here’s our simple guide on how to watch Ireland vs New Zealand in the 2025 Autumn Nations for free from anywhere in the world using NordVPN.
Blank Media Set will stream Ireland vs New Zealand in Autumn Nations 2025 for free for Irish residents.
To watch Virgin Media Play: visit the Blank Media Set website or download it Virgin Media Play app (iOS/Android)
All you need is an account: just enter an email address, password, year of birth and you’ll be good to go.
OUTSIDE IRELAND? ACCESS YOUR FREE IRELAND VS NEW ZEALAND STREAM FROM ANYWHERE WITH NORDVPN
How to watch Ireland vs New Zealand for free from anywhere
Although Virgin Media Player is our first choice for streaming the Autumn Nations series in Ireland, thanks to its experts and in-depth analysis, it is only available to viewers living on the Emerald Isle.
Rugby fans traveling outside their home territory can still access a free Ireland vs New Zealand stream using a VPN.
There are plenty of VPNs out there, but NordVPN is our pick for unblocking Virgin Media Play and streaming the game like a pro… and you can save 75% right now with this Black Friday deal.
It’s really easy to use a VPN to watch Blank media set.
1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we said, NordVPN is the best choice.
2. Choose the location you want to connect to in the VPN app. For example, if you are visiting the United States and want to watch your free Irish Virgin Media Play stream, you would select “Ireland” from the options.
3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Head towards the Blank Media Set website, log in and watch Ireland vs New Zealand for free.
Questions and answers about Virgin Media Play
Blank Media Set is one of our favorite streaming services for Irish residents, offering a wealth of live sports as well as an abundance of great TV shows.
The platform broadcasts all Irish matches in this Autumn Nations Series, including this first match against New Zealand.
Virgin Media recommends an internet speed of at least 5-10 Mbps for quality streaming.
We’ve been watching the Champions League on the platform this season and the coverage has been superb.
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