Skip to main content Tom's Guide Tom's Guide Search Tom's Guide View Profile Newsletters Best Picks Entertainment OpenAI announcement Switch 2 Restock Galaxy Z Fold 7 iPhone 17 Air Best laptops Wordle Today Best Mattress Recommended reading How to watch British & Irish Lions Tour 2025: live stream rugby union online for FREE from anywhere, Australia vs Lions 1st Test How to watch Invitational AUNZ XV vs British & Irish Lions: Live stream today's 2025 rugby game for FREE, team news, Farrell on bench How to watch ACT Brumbies vs British & Irish Lions: Live stream the 2025 rugby game for FREE How to watch Western Force vs British & Irish Lions: Live stream the 2025 rugby game for FREE now, team news How to watch Queensland Reds vs British & Irish Lions: Live stream the 2025 rugby game for FREE now How to watch NSW Waratahs vs British & Irish Lions: Live stream the 2025 rugby game for FREE, team news How to watch Lions vs Argentina: Live stream the 2025 rugby game for FREE, team news Entertainment How to watch Australia vs Lions Test 1: Live stream the 2025 rugby game for FREE Aatif Sulleyman 18 July 2025 British & Irish Lions have a golden opportunity against an under-strength Australia When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Photo by BRENTON EDWARDS/AFP via Getty Images) Watch for FREE Unblock any stream Watch in the U.S. Watch in the U.K. Watch in Canada Watch in Australia After six warmups and five victories — some more convincing than others — it's showtime for the Lions. As suspected, Andy Farrell has gone with the all-Scottish midfield pairing of Huw Jones and Simone Tuipulotu, though there are a couple of surprises too. Mega prospect Tom Lynagh, son of Wallabies legend Michael, makes his first international start at Lang Park in Brisbane, home to his club side the Queensland Reds. You can watch Australia vs Lions Test 1 live streams from anywhere with a VPN and potentially for FREE. Australia vs Lions Test 1 live stream, date, time and channels The Australia vs Lions Test 1 live stream takes place on Saturday, July 19. • Time: 6 a.m. ET / 3 a.m. PT / 11 a.m. BST / 8 p.m. AEST • FREE STREAM — 9Now (Australia) • U.S. — CBS via Fubo or Paramount Plus • U.K. — Sky Sports • Watch anywhere — try NordVPN 100% risk free Lynagh was always likely to feature in the series, but he's been thrust into the heart of the spotlight earlier than expected because Australia's regular starting fly-half, Noah Lolesio, is out injured. Lynagh has three caps to his name, all of which were earned from the bench. Rob Valetini and Will Skelton are also sidelined. Having only just avoided losing to Fiji on home soil for the first time in more than 70 years in their one and only warmup fixture, it's fair to say that Joe Schmidt's men aren't starting the triple-header from a position of strength. In Lynagh, Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii and Len Ikitau, however, there's the foundation of a really exciting team. Farrell's selection of Tom Curry over Jac Morgan, who's arguably been the Lions' player of the tour so far, has raised eyebrows, while Tadhg Beirne can consider himself fortunate to have gotten the nod over Ollie Chessum. Here's how to watch Australia vs Lions Test 1 live streams from anywhere in the world today, and potentially for free. How to watch Australia vs Lions Test 1 for free If you're in Australia you're in luck, as you can watch an Australia vs Lions Test 1 live stream for FREE on 9Now. Traveling abroad right now? You can use a VPN to watch all the action as if you were back home. Of the options, NordVPN is our top pick, and we'll show you how to access it below. How to watch Australia vs Lions Test 1 from anywhere Away from home at the moment and blocked from watching the rugby on your usual subscription? 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