How to watch Rugby World Cup 2023: live stream New Zealand vs South Africa online from anywhere

Brodie Retallick (R) takes a hard tackle ahead of the Rugby World Cup live stream
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Watch Rugby World Cup 2023 live stream

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Dates: Sat, October 28
Kickoff: 12pm PT / 3pm ET / 8pm BST / 8am NZDT
Watch free: ITVX (UK) | RTE Player & Virgin Media Player (IRE) | 9Now (AUS)
Use ExpressVPN to watch your usual stream from anywhere

Looking for a free Rugby World Cup 2023 live stream? Today's final – New Zealand vs South Africa – is free to watch on ITVX in the UK, 9Now in Australia, and both RTE and Virgin Media in Ireland. Use a VPN to unblock your usual streaming service when traveling abroad.

Watch Rugby World Cup live streams: final

Saturday, Oct 28
3pm ET / 8pm BST: New Zealand vs South Africa

The All Blacks have made just two changes to their Rugby World Cup final showdown with the Springboks in Paris. Brodie Retallick comes in for Samuel Whitelock in the second row, while Nepo Laulala replaces Fletcher Newell on the bench. 

It's set for a rainy night in Paris today with South Africa well aware of how England's kicking game took advantage of similar conditions in their semi final. And if you're looking for a team that's even better at booting the ball, and recovering it too, then it's the All Blacks all the way.

The Springboks have selected just one back among the Bomb Squad on the bench with the seven forwards to choose from to stop New Zealand in their tracks. It's an all or nothing tactical approach, the wisdom of which will unfold when the whistle blows tonight.

Ready for a fitting World Cup finale? New Zealand vs South Africa takes place on today, October 28. Here's how to watch a FREE Rugby World Cup 2023 live stream wherever you are.


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How to watch Rugby World Cup 2023 from outside your country

For broadcast and streaming details in more rugby-mad countries like the UK, New Zealand, South Africa and the US, just scroll down the page - everything you need to know is there, including details of who's showing the 2023 Rugby World Cup.

But if you try to watch your domestic coverage from anywhere outside your home country, you'll soon find a problem - geo-blocking. That's where the broadcaster prevents you from watching your usual feed from abroad. It's a common problem for sports fans all over the world. 

By downloading and installing a VPN, you can effectively trick your computer into thinking that it's back at home.

Use a VPN to watch a Rugby World Cup live stream from anywhere:

How to use a VPN to watch Rugby World Cup 2023

Using a VPN is as easy as one-two-three...

1. Download and install a VPN - as we say, our top choice is ExpressVPN.

2. Connect to the appropriate server location - open the VPN app, hit 'choose location' and select the appropriate location, eg: 'UK' for ITVX.

3. Go to the broadcaster's stream - head to your home broadcaster's site or app and watch as if you were at home -ITVX for Brits abroad.


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RWC 2023 schedule, times and dates

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Saturday 28th October 2023

Final - New Zealand vs South Africa, 8pm

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