Rugby on TV Today (August 17, 2025)
Here are today’s main rugby matches and their broadcast channels, based on your location and interests:
International & Major Championships
The Rugby Championship
- South Africa vs Australia
- UK & Ireland: Sky Sports Action
- Australia: Stan Sport (streaming), some games free on 9Now (for home or Bledisloe Cup)
- New Zealand: Sky Sport NZ
- Europe/Worldwide: NZR+ streaming
- Argentina vs New Zealand
- UK & Ireland: Sky Sports Action
- Australia: Stan Sport
- New Zealand: Sky Sport NZ
- Europe/Worldwide: NZR+ streaming
Super League (Rugby League)
- Salford vs Wakefield: Sky Sports (UK)
New Zealand NPC (Provincial Championship)
- Several matches available via Sky Sport NZ
Other Notable Coverage
- BBC Two is broadcasting some rugby league matches in the UK today, notably St Helens vs Huddersfield Giants.
- FloRugby has international coverage in the United States, broadcasting some Rugby Championship games.
Quick Viewing Guide (By Region)
Region| Main Channel(s)| Matches Today
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UK/Ireland| Sky Sports Action| Rugby Championship, Super League1624
Australia| Stan Sport, 9Now| Rugby Championship, domestic league35
New Zealand| Sky Sport NZ| Rugby Championship, NPC487
USA| FloRugby| International rugby8
Europe| NZR+ / Sky Sports| Rugby Championship24
Tip: Exact match start times may vary by channel and country—check your local listings for precise timing! Summary: The key channels today for live rugby coverage are Sky Sports Action , Stan Sport (with 9Now for some free streams in Australia), Sky Sport NZ , and FloRugby in the US. Some rugby league matches are also available on BBC and Sky Sports+.
