Australia vs England live stream: how to watch third Test rugby online and on TV from anywhere today, team news
Tempers are running white-hot for the series decider at the SCG
The Ella-Mobbs Cup is there for the taking in what's absolutely certain to be a bad-tempered affair at a packed out Sydney Cricket Ground. Both sides have been battered by injury, but it's time for Australia and England to renew hostilities one final time in their Test series decider. Things are going to get extremely tasty out there, so read on as our guide explains how to get an Australia vs England live stream and watch the Summer International rugby third Test online from anywhere, including how to watch for FREE.
Date: Saturday, July 16
Kick-off time: 7.55pm AEST / 10.55am BST / 5.55am ET / 11.55am SAST / 9.55pm NZST
Venue: Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney
FREE live stream: 9Now (AU)
Watch anywhere: try ExpressVPN 100% risk-free
Global streams: Sky Sport (NZ) | Sky Sports (UK & IRE) | FloRugby (US) | SuperSport (SA)
The first two Tests gave us Ellis Genge on Michael Hooper, Genge on Nic White, and who could forget Darcy Swain on Jonny Hill after the England man's attempts to tear the Wallabies lock's locks out? Add to that the fact that the Aussies last played a Test at SCG in 1986, and that Sydney has been starved of international rugby for the past two years, and you'll get a flavor of just how fractious the atmosphere will be.
Is it time for Taniela Tupou, the man they call the "Tongan Thor", to make his presence felt?
Dave Rennie's squad is down to its bare bones after Jordan Petaia, Izaia Perese, Scott Sio and Cadeyrn Neville all fell to injuries within the first hour of their 17-25 defeat last weekend, and he's brought in Harry Wilson, Nick Frost, Reece Hodge and James Slipper as their replacements. Flying wing Suliasi Vunivalu, who used to ply his trade in rugby league, could make his long-anticipated debut off the bench.
Both Maro Itoje and Sam Underhill are out with concussion, which means Ollie Chessum and Lewis Ludlam have huge boots to fill in the England setup. Eddie Jones has also switched Jack van Poortvliet out for Danny Care despite the Tigers man's brilliant performance last weekend, with Care perhaps seen as a better foil for Harlequins teammate Marcus Smith. Can England take inspiration from Ireland, who've just made history in New Zealand?
It all hinges on this, so follow our guide as we explain how to get an Australia vs England third Test live stream today wherever you are - starting with how to watch Australia vs England for FREE.
How to live stream Wallabies vs England: watch rugby for FREE in Australia
Aussie rugby fans can watch the third Test between the Wallabies and England without paying a penny thanks to Channel 9.
Coverage starts at 7.30pm AEST on Saturday evening, ahead of a 7.55pm kick-off.
You can also fire up a Wallabies vs England live stream on the 9Now streaming service, which is completely free to use too, and compatible with most smart devices.
Currently away from Australia?
Use a VPN to watch Australia vs England on 9Now from abroad
Die-hard rugby fans might want to take a look at Stan Sport too, which is live streaming every Summer International match ad-free.
A subscription costs $10 per month (on top of a $10 Stan sub), after a 7-day Stan Sport FREE trial.
Watch an Australia vs England live stream from outside your country
If you're abroad right now and struggling to tap into your regular coverage of the game, you'll want a VPN. This'll help you circumvent the geo-blocking that will try to stop you watching an Australia vs England live stream in particular parts of the world.
They're a useful means of getting around this issue, are cheap, and easy to set-up as well. Here's how it's done.
Use a VPN to watch an Australia vs England third Test live stream from anywhere
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How to use a VPN for Australia vs England on 9Now
Using a VPN to watch Australia vs England 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.
3. Go to the broadcaster's live stream - so if you're from Australia, just head to 9Now.
How to watch Australia vs England: live stream rugby in the UK
Rugby fans based in the UK can watch the third Test between Australia and England on Sky Sports, with kick-off set for 10.55am BST on Saturday morning.
Sky customers with a Sky Sports subscription can also watch Australia vs England on the go on mobile devices via the Sky Go streaming service, which has dedicated apps for iOS, iPadOS and Android devices, along with Xbox and PlayStation consoles. If you want to sign up, you can check out our dedicated guide to Sky TV deals and packages for today's best prices.
If you don't fancy being locked in to a long, expensive contract, consider the more flexible streaming option, Now, (formerly Now TV).
How to watch Australia vs England: live stream rugby in New Zealand
Live coverage of Australia vs England is being provided by Sky Sport in New Zealand, with kick-off set for 9.55pm NZST on Saturday night.
Sky Sport subscribers can watch online using the country's Sky Go service, while cord-cutters and anyone else can try the Sky Sport Now streaming-only platform - where a pass costs $19.99 per week or $39.99 per month. The monthly package comes with a 7-day free trial.
How to watch rugby in the US: live stream Australia vs England
Dedicated rugby streaming service FloRugby has the broadcast rights for the Australia vs England game in the US, but be warned that kick-off is set for 5.55am ET / 2.55am PT in the early hours of Saturday morning.
A monthly FloRugby subscription costs $29.99, with an annual subscription costing $150 that you can sign up to on the website.
Both packages give you access to the entire FloSports network, which includes coverage of cycling, motorsport and American Football, all of which can be watched on a range of devices, including iOS, Android, Roku, Fire TV, Chromecast and Apple TV.
How to watch Australia vs England: live stream rugby in South Africa
Rugby fans looking to watch Australia vs England in South Africa can catch the action on SuperSport Grandstand, with kick-off set for 11.55am SAST on Saturday morning.
And if you're not going to be able to watch on your TV, you can also tune in via the network's streaming service for PC and Mac, as well as via SuperSport's dedicated app.
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Aatif is a freelance copywriter and journalist based in the UK. He’s written about technology, science and politics for publications including Gizmodo, The Independent, Trusted Reviews and Newsweek, but focuses on streaming at Future, an arrangement that combines two of his greatest passions: sport and penny-pinching.