Back to news
How to watch South Africa vs Australia: Live stream the 2025 Rugby Championship game
@Source: tomsguide.com
Skip to main content
Tom's Guide
Tom's Guide
Search Tom's Guide
View Profile
Newsletters
Phone Insights
Phone Best Picks
Phone Deals
Phone Face-Offs
Phone How-Tos
Phone Reviews
Network Carriers
Android Phones
Google Phones
Motorola Phones
OnePlus Phones
Samsung Phones
Nothing Phone
TV Best Picks
TV Face-Offs
Audio Insights
Audio Best Picks
Audio Deals
Audio Face-Offs
Audio How-Tos
Audio Reviews
Over-Ear Headphones
Bluetooth Speakers
Smart Speakers
TV & Audio Brands
Entertainment
Streaming Devices
Prime Video
Paramount Plus
PlayStation
Handheld Gaming
Gaming Peripherals
Connections
Computing Insights
Computing Best Picks
Computing Deals
Computing Face-Offs
Computing How-Tos
Computing News
Computing Reviews
VPN Best Picks
VPN Face-Offs
VPN How-Tos
VPN Reviews
Operating Systems
Identity Theft Protection
Parental Controls
Malware & Adware
Virtual Reality
Augmented Reality
Smart Glasses
Chromebooks
Gaming Laptops
Apple Desktops
Gaming Desktops
Android Tablets
Computing Brands
AI Insights
AI Best Picks
AI Face-Offs
Google Gemini
Apple Intelligence
Mattress Best Picks
Mattress Deals
Mattress Face-Offs
Mattress How-Tos
Mattress News
Mattress Reviews
Mattress Care
Mattress Toppers
Pillows & Bedding
Smartwatches
Fitness Trackers
Smart Rings
Apple Watch
Home Insights
Home Best Picks
Home Face-Offs
Home How-Tos
Home Reviews
Home Topics
Home Appliances
Home Office
Home Security
Home Brands
Popular Brands
View Phones
Phone Insights
Phone Best Picks
Phone Deals
Phone Face-Offs
Phone How-Tos
Phone Reviews
Network Carriers
View Network Carriers
Android Phones
View Android Phones
Google Phones
Motorola Phones
OnePlus Phones
Samsung Phones
Nothing Phone
TV Best Picks
TV Face-Offs
Audio Insights
View Audio Insights
Audio Best Picks
Audio Deals
Audio Face-Offs
Audio How-Tos
Audio Reviews
Headphones
View Headphones
Over-Ear Headphones
View Speakers
Bluetooth Speakers
Smart Speakers
TV & Audio Brands
Entertainment
View Entertainment
View Streaming
Streaming Devices
Prime Video
Paramount Plus
View Gaming
PlayStation
Handheld Gaming
Gaming Peripherals
Word Games
Connections
View Computing
Computing Insights
Computing Best Picks
Computing Deals
Computing Face-Offs
Computing How-Tos
Computing News
Computing Reviews
VPN Best Picks
VPN Face-Offs
VPN How-Tos
VPN Reviews
View Hardware
View Software
Operating Systems
View Security
Identity Theft Protection
Parental Controls
Malware & Adware
View VR & AR
Virtual Reality
Augmented Reality
Smart Glasses
View Laptops
Chromebooks
Gaming Laptops
View Desktops
Apple Desktops
Gaming Desktops
View Tablets
Android Tablets
Computing Brands
AI Insights
AI Best Picks
AI Face-Offs
AI Engines
Google Gemini
Apple Intelligence
View Wellness
Mattresses
View Mattresses
Mattress Best Picks
Mattress Deals
Mattress Face-Offs
Mattress How-Tos
Mattress News
Mattress Reviews
Mattress Care
Mattress Toppers
Pillows & Bedding
View Fitness
Smartwatches
Fitness Trackers
Smart Rings
Apple Watch
Home Insights
Home Best Picks
Home Face-Offs
Home How-Tos
Home Reviews
Home Topics
Home Appliances
Home Office
Home Security
View Outdoors
Home Brands
Popular Brands
Galaxy Z Fold 7
Best laptops
Wordle Today
Best Mattress
Recommended reading
How to watch Australia vs British & Irish Lions Test 2: Live stream rugby for FREE, team news
How to watch Australia vs Lions Test 1: Live stream the 2025 rugby game, team news
How to watch Australia vs British & Irish Lions Test 3: Live stream rugby for FREE, team news
How to watch 2025 World Test Championship final online for FREE: Live stream Australia vs South Africa cricket, SA need 69 more to win WTC
How to watch Western Force vs British & Irish Lions: Live stream the 2025 rugby game for FREE now, team news
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 NSW Waratahs vs British & Irish Lions: Live stream the 2025 rugby game for FREE, team news
Entertainment
How to watch South Africa vs Australia: Live stream the 2025 Rugby Championship game
Aatif Sulleyman
16 August 2025
The Wallabies are shaping up nicely despite their fly-half woes, but can they do it at high altitude?
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.
(Image credit: Warren Little (Left) Cameron Spencer (Right))
Unblock any stream
Watch in the U.S.
Watch in Canada
Watch in the U.K.
Watch in Australia
Watch in New Zealand
Watch in South Africa
Springboks vs Wallabies promises to serve as a fascinating 2025 Rugby Championship opener. South Africa obliterated Australia twice at last year's tournament, but it feels like Joe Schmidt's men are on an upwards swing, and even Eben Etzebeth might run into trouble trying to bully the massive Taniela Tupou and Will Skelton.
You can watch South Africa vs Australia live streams from anywhere with a VPN.
South Africa vs Australia live stream, date, time and channels
The South Africa vs Australia live stream takes place on Saturday, August 16.
• Time: 11:10 a.m. ET / 8:10 a.m. PT / 4:10 p.m. BST / 1:10 a.m. AEST (Sun.)
► U.S. — FloRugby
► U.K. — Sky Sports
► Australia — Stan Sport
► Watch anywhere — Try NordVPN 100% risk free
While South Africa have taken things easy in the lead-up to the tournament, with routine victories over Italy and Georgia, Australia are battle-tested. They lost the Lions series, but they'd entered it as underdogs, were ravaged by injuries, but still came within seconds of a towering upset.
They ended the series on a high too, with Nic White conducting a dominant display on what was meant to be his swansong. He loved the experience so much he's done a U-turn. Rob Valetini is still out, as are Noah Lolesio, Tom Lynagh and Jake Gordon, Australia's starting fly-half, No.2 and No.3. Having led the Crusaders to the Super Rugby title, James O’Connor isn't a bad backup to the backup's backup.
His opposite number is Manie Libbok, whose backyard style should enhance the spectacle. One thing the Boks do have going for them is the Ellis Park Stadium factor. They possess a 10-1 record against the Aussies at the high-altitude venue, that sole blemish coming way back in 1963.
Here's how to watch South Africa vs Australia live streams from anywhere in the world.
How to watch South Africa vs Australia from anywhere
Away from home at the moment and blocked from watching the rugby on your usual subscription?
You can still watch South Africa vs Australia live thanks to the wonders of a VPN (Virtual Private Network). The software allows your devices to appear to be back in your home country regardless of where in the world you are, making it ideal for viewers away on vacation or on business. Our favorite is NordVPN — we explain why in our NordVPN review.
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 outstanding at unblocking streaming services, it's fast and it has top-level security features too. With over 7,000 servers, across 115+ countries, and at a great price too, it's easy to recommend.
Get 70% off NordVPN with this 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 in the U.K. and want to view an American service, you'd select U.S. from the list.
3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Head to FloRugby or another streaming service and watch South Africa vs Australia.
How to watch South Africa vs Australia live streams in the U.S.
(Image credit: Shutterstock)
Rugby fans based in the U.S. can watch South Africa vs Australia, along with every match of the Rugby Championship, on dedicated rugby streaming service FloRugby.
A subscription costs $29.99 per month or $150 per year.
Away from the U.S. on vacation right now? Remember to get a NordVPN so you can enjoy South Africa vs Australia coverage as you would back home.
How to watch South Africa vs Australia live streams in Canada
(Image credit: Shutterstock)
Rugby fans in Canada can catch South Africa vs Australia on the TSN Plus streaming service.
A subscription lets you get access to all TSN has to offer, including ATP and WTA tennis and PGA Tour golf, on an $8/month or $80/year subscription basis.
If you're outside Canada but have a subscription, you can watch the Rugby Championship game with the aid of a VPN, such as NordVPN.
How to watch South Africa vs Australia live streams in the U.K.
(Image credit: Shutterstock)
South Africa vs Australia is being shown on Sky Sports in the U.K.. It will go out on the Sky Sports Action channel.
Sky Sports subscribers can also watch the rugby on mobile devices via the Sky Go app that's available for iOS, iPadOS and Android devices, along with Xbox and PlayStation consoles.
If you want to sign up, you can check out Sky TV deals and packages for today's best prices. Or, if you don't fancy being locked into a contract, you could opt for a NOW Sports membership with plans starting at £14.99 a month.
If you're abroad right now you can still follow your usual South Africa vs Australia live stream by using one of the best VPN services, such as NordVPN.
How to watch South Africa vs Wallabies live streams in Australia
(Image credit: Shutterstock)
The South Africa vs Wallabies is being broadcast on Stan Sport ad-free and in 4K in Australia. Stan Sport costs AU$20/month on top of a Stan plan, which starts at AU$12/month.
If you're away from Australia right now and want to watch your usual subscription from back home, use a quality VPN like NordVPN.
How to watch South Africa vs Australia live streams in New Zealand
(Image credit: Shutterstock)
South Africa vs Australia is on Sky Sport 1 in New Zealand, with live streaming available via Sky Sport Now. This costs $29.99/week, $54.99/month or $549.99/year.
Sky Sport in New Zealand is also the home of the EPL, F1 and countless other sports from around the world.
Not at home in New Zealand right now? You can still follow the Rugby Championship by using one of the best VPN services, such as NordVPN.
How to watch Springboks vs Australia live streams in South Africa
(Image credit: Shutterstock)
The Springboks vs Australia game is being televised on subscription service SuperSport.
You'll need a DStv access package to watch SuperSport, with prices starting at R99 per month. The game will be broadcast on SuperSport's dedicated rugby channel.
Outside South Africa for the game? Just use a VPN to tell your device that you're back home and you'll be good to go.
More from Tom's Guide
How to watch Rugby Championship 2025
The best VPN service
How to watch Formula 1 2025 online
We test and review VPN services in the context of legal recreational uses. For example: 1. Accessing a service from another country (subject to the terms and conditions of that service). 2. Protecting your online security and strengthening your online privacy when abroad. We do not support or condone the illegal or malicious use of VPN services. Consuming pirated content that is paid-for is neither endorsed nor approved by Future Publishing.
Sign up to get the BEST of Tom's Guide direct to your inbox.
Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips.
Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.
See more Entertainment News
Aatif Sulleyman
Social Links Navigation
Aatif is a freelance journalist and copywriter based in the UK. He’s written about technology, sport and politics for a wide range of publications including TechRadar, What Hi-Fi?, The Independent, Trusted Reviews, and Newsweek. These days, he focuses mainly on streaming at Future, an arrangement that combines two of his greatest passions: live TV and penny-pinching. When he's not attending a top-flight English soccer match, you can find him perfecting his table tennis skills.
You must confirm your public display name before commenting
Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name.
How to watch Australia vs British & Irish Lions Test 2: Live stream rugby for FREE, team news
How to watch Australia vs Lions Test 1: Live stream the 2025 rugby game, team news
How to watch Australia vs British & Irish Lions Test 3: Live stream rugby for FREE, team news
How to watch 2025 World Test Championship final online for FREE: Live stream Australia vs South Africa cricket, SA need 69 more to win WTC
How to watch Western Force vs British & Irish Lions: Live stream the 2025 rugby game for FREE now, team news
How to watch Invitational AUNZ XV vs British & Irish Lions: Live stream today's 2025 rugby game for FREE, team news, Farrell on bench
Latest in Sports
Premier League 2025/26 preview – title predictions, key fixtures and big storylines as the EPL gets underway
How to watch Aston Villa vs Newcastle: live streams, TV details, team news for Premier League 25/26
How to watch WNBA 2025: live stream games free from anywhere
How to watch BMW Championship 2025: live stream PGA Tour golf online, TV channels, leaderboard, Round 2 tee times
How to watch PSG vs Tottenham on RTE Player — it's *FREE*
Best VPNs for streaming soccer on Fire TV Stick (2025/26 Season)
Latest in News
iPhone 17 Pro Max just leaked ahead of Apple event — design, battery and a huge camera upgrade
Don’t miss the deadline — you need Microsoft's free security update before Windows 10 stops receiving support
This shady VPN has seemingly been caught stealing from Windscribe
Premier League 2025/26 preview – title predictions, key fixtures and big storylines as the EPL gets underway
Over 190 million hit in UnitedHealth data breach — confirmed largest in history
Experts recommend this dryer sheet hack to keep your walls looking pristine — here's how it works
LATEST ARTICLES
Why do I feel more awake after 7.5 hours of sleep compared to 9?
Madden 26 justifies its price with 4 big upgrades — but its dragged down by 1 flaw
iPhone 17 Pro Max just leaked ahead of Apple event — design, battery and a huge camera upgrade
Hot sleeper? This is the Saatva mattress I'd buy now and there's $400 off all sizes
I just got my first gaming keyboard — here’s why I’ll never use a regular board again
Tom's Guide is part of Future US Inc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Visit our corporate site.
Terms and conditions
Contact Future's experts
Privacy policy
Cookies policy
Accessibility Statement
Advertise with us
Future US, Inc. Full 7th Floor, 130 West 42nd Street,
Please login or signup to comment
Please wait...
Related News
18 Jun, 2025
Here's why Jasprit Bumrah declined India . . .
04 Mar, 2025
U.S.-Africa Trade Commission Convenes Bu . . .
09 Feb, 2025
James Lowe opens up on criticism and why . . .
20 Apr, 2025
Two Andhra youths die of lightning while . . .
26 Aug, 2025
Olympic sport to look unrecognisable as . . .
14 May, 2025
Trump touches down in Qatar amid controv . . .
12 May, 2025
Traitors fans fume as Claudia Winkleman . . .
09 Aug, 2025
Coventry's mettle tested by Russian Olym . . .