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Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images) Watch from anywhere Rugby broadcasters in the U.S. It's Christmas time for rugby fans — of both codes. In rugby league, we're approaching the business end of the Super League and 2025 NRL season, while New South Wales could complete a first State of Origin clean sweep since 2000. In rugby union, the 2025 British & Irish Lions tour is ramping up to the three climactic Tests, we've got a full slate of Summer Internationals to look forward to, including France's controversial tour of New Zealand and England's clash with the U.S. on American soil, and the 2025 Currie Cup is just around the corner. In the U.S., a multitude of different networks have a slice of the rugby broadcasting pie, which means following your favorite teams and competitions isn't as straightforward as you'd think. Read on as we explain how to watch rugby in the U.S. from anywhere in the world. Can I watch rugby streaming services when outside the U.S.? Before we get into where to watch your US rugby services, should you be out of the States and want to watch your usual rugby stream it is pivotal you get a VPN. A virtual private network, makes it look as if you're surfing the web from your home country, rather than the one you're in. That means you can access the streaming services you already pay for, from anywhere. VPNs are totally legal, inexpensive and easy to use. We've tested lots of the best VPN services and our favorite is NordVPN. It's fast, works on loads of devices, and even offers a 30-day money-back guarantee. Exclusive Deal There's a good reason you've heard of NordVPN. We specialize in testing and reviewing VPN services and NordVPN is the one we rate best. It's fast, has top-level security features, and is outstanding at unblocking streaming services like Sling. With over 7,000 servers across 110+ countries, it's easy to recommend. Get over 70% off with this NordVPN deal Using a VPN is incredibly simple. 1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is our favorite. 2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance if you're an American overseas and want to view your usual rugby stream, you would select U.S. from the list. 3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Head to the relevant service and stream rugby wherever you are. Rugby broadcasters in the U.S. (Image credit: Shutterstock) The broadcasting rights for rugby union and rugby league's biggest competitions and games are splintered to the extreme. British & Irish Lions Tour: RugbyPass TV is live streaming seven warm-up games for free. The three Tests are on CBS, which you can live stream via the $12.99 per month Paramount Plus Showtime plan. Women's World Cup, Pacific Nations Cup, Pacific Four Series and Rugby World Cup: CBS and Paramount Plus also hold the rights to these as well. Autumn Internationals and Six Nations: Peacock is the only place to catch these fixtures. A subscription to Peacock costs $7.99 per month, but you can go ad-free for $13.99. Summer Internationals, URC, Champions Cup, Challenge Cup and more:FloRugby has the rights for this massive selection of rugby. Gallagher Premiership: The Rugby Network is the place to go for English rugby with a subscription costing $6.99 a month or $59.99 per year. Super Rugby Americas and Major League Rugby: ESPN holds the rights to this with games are shown across ESPN, ESPN2 and ESPN Plus, which starts at $11.99 per month or $119.99 per year. NRL, Women's NRL, State of Origin and Women's State of Origin: FS1 and FS2 show all the women's action. Super League and Challenge Cup: Fox Soccer Plus for all your British rugby league action. Exclusive Deal If you're unable or unwilling to subscribe to all of the above, it's worth noting that Fubo provides streaming access to CBS, ESPN, ESPN2, FS1, FS2 and Fox Soccer Plus, for $84.99/month after a 7-day FREE trial, though new users get $20 off their first month. You'll need the $6.99 International Sports Plus add-on for Fox Soccer Plus. 2025 rugby schedule (Image credit: Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images) Rugby union schedule July 9 — Brumbies vs British & Irish Lions July 12 — Invitational AU & NZ vs British & Irish Lions July 11 — Fiji vs Scotland July 12 — Japan vs Wales July 12 — New Zealand vs France July 12 — South Africa vs Italy July 12 — Portugal vs Ireland July 12 — Argentina vs England July 18 — Samoa vs Scotland July 19 — Australia vs British & Irish Lions July 19 — New Zealand vs France July 19 — South Africa vs Georgia July 19 — USA vs England July 19 — Argentina vs Uruguay July 22 — First Nations & Pasifika XV vs British & Irish Lions July 26 — Australia vs British & Irish Lions July 26 - September 20 — Currie Cup 2025 Rugby league schedule February 13 - October 11 — Super League 2025 March 1 - October 5 — NRL 2025 July 9 — State of Origin Game 3 More from Tom's Guide Watch British & Irish Lions tour 2025 for free The best VPN service Watch tennis online with Sling We test and review VPN services in the context of legal recreational uses. 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