The highly anticipated Rugby Championship match between the All Blacks of New Zealand and the Wallabies of Australia is set to captivate rugby fans worldwide. This article will guide you through the official channels and streaming options available to catch all the action live.
Match Details
- Date: Saturday, 21 September
- Venue: Accor Stadium, Sydney
- Referee: Karl Dickson (RFU)
- Assistant Referees: Nika Amashukeli (GRU), Damian Schneider (UAR)
- TMO: Stuart Terheege (RFU)
Kick-off Times
To ensure you don’t miss a minute of this thrilling encounter, here are the kick-off times across various regions:
| Region | Kick-off Time |
|---|---|
| Local (Sydney) | 15:55 AEST |
| New Zealand | 17:55 NZT |
| GMT | 05:55 |
| South Africa | 07:55 SAST |
| Argentina | 02:55 ART |
Broadcast and Streaming Options
New Zealand Viewers
- Sky Sport 1: Television broadcast
- Sky Sport Now: Live streaming platform
- Newstalk ZB, Gold Sport, and iHeartRadio: Live radio commentary with Elliott Smith
- The Alternative Commentary Collective: Live commentary on Sky Sport 9 and iHeartRadio from 5:45 PM, featuring James McOnie & Tony Lyall
Global Broadcasters
Rugby fans around the world can tune in through various official broadcasters:
- Africa and adjacent islands: SuperSport
- South America: ESPN
- Canada: TSN (tsn.ca/rugby/video and TSN app)
- UK, Ireland, Channel Islands, Isle of Man: Sky UK
- France, Monaco, Luxembourg, French-speaking Switzerland: Canal+
- USA: FloSports
- Japan: Wowow
- Spain: Telefonica
- Italy, Vatican City, San Marino, Canton Ticino: Sky Italia
- Middle East: STARZPLAY
Free Streaming Options
NZR+ offers free streaming in select European and Asian countries, including:
- Albania
- Austria
- Belgium
- Bulgaria
- China
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Finland
- Greece
- Hungary
- Latvia
- Netherlands
- Norway
- Poland
- Romania
- Sweden
- Turkey
Pacific Islands Coverage
- Fiji: Sky Pacific (Pay TV) and Fijian Broadcasting Corporation (Free-to-air)
- Samoa, Tonga, Vanuatu, Nauru, American Samoa, Papua New Guinea: Digicel
South East Asia
Premier Sports covers a wide range of countries in South East Asia, including:
- Bangladesh
- Cambodia
- Hong Kong
- Indonesia
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Singapore
- Thailand
- Vietnam
With such extensive global coverage, rugby enthusiasts worldwide can enjoy this All Blacks vs Wallabies clash. Whether you prefer traditional TV broadcasts, radio commentary, or modern streaming platforms, there’s an option tailored for every fan.
Remember to check your local listings for any last-minute changes, and prepare for an exhilarating Rugby Championship encounter between two of the sport’s greatest rivals. As the All Blacks and Wallabies face off at Sydney’s Accor Stadium, the rugby world will be watching with bated breath, ready to witness another chapter in this storied trans-Tasman rivalry.