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Rugby World Cup 2023 live streaming for free

Streaming Rugby World Cup 2023 live for free is not that hard. You shouldn't miss the spectacle in any case. Rugby has fans all over the world, because it is an extremely exciting, dynamic and highly interesting game. I'll show you how to watch the 2023 Rugby World Cup from anywhere for free! All you need is a reliable Virtual Private Network (VPN), like the one from the top providers NordVPN* or the slightly cheaper CyberGhost*.

Here are the legal channels that will live stream Rugby World Cup 2023 for free:

  1. ITV with VPN UK
  2. 9Now with VPN Australia
  3. ran.de or ProSieben MAXX with VPN Germany

There will be 48 exciting games. I bet you're looking forward to the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France. It will be the tenth Rugby World Cup for men. The opening match between New Zealand and France will take place on September 8. This exciting clash between the hosts and the New Zealand team definitely sounds like a promising start. The final will take place on October 28, a Saturday.

How to live stream the 2023 Rugby World Cup for free

Follow the steps below to watch Rugby World Cup 2023 matches online for free

Here is a quick 4-step guide on how to do this with a VPN and Rugby World Cup 2023 for free.

Total Time: 15 minutes

Choose your VPN service

You need to choose a VPN service that is good for streaming. NordVPN* and CyberGhost* are known for this and I can only confirm this from my own experience.

Install the VPN client

Depending on which devices you want to use to watch Rugby World Cup 2023 for free, you will need to install the respective VPN client on them. Since both recommended providers allow simultaneous connections, you can also equip multiple devices with it. All of today's popular operating systems are supported.

Connect to a server

Next, once the software is installed on your PC, laptop, TV, cell phone or tablet, choose the appropriate VPN server. Note that it has to be in the country of the TV channel streaming provider you want to use to watch Rugby World Cup 2023 for free. In the case of ITV, this would be the UK, in the case of 9Now, Australia, and so on.

VPN server connection established - start streaming

As soon as the VPN server connection is successfully established, this should be recognizable via an audible signal, in any case with a visual signal. That means you can now open the channel that shows your Rugby World Cup match. It will recognize you as local, since your IP address is now English or Australian due to the VPN server you are connected to! Enjoy the free stream of the Rugby World Cup!

See your options for Rugby World Cup 2023 for free here

In Germany, you can watch parts of the Rugby World Cup 2023 on Pro7 Maxx or ran.de if necessary. The commentary will be in German, of course. Personally, I always like it better at English.

ITV is a UK Free TV channel. You don't have to pay anything to use the service. Only a registration is required from you. You have to be a bit tricky with the details, especially with your place of residence – pick a plausible address in the UK and you will get access to the ITV portal. At the last Rugby World Cup tournament, ITV showed almost all matches. So it's worth it to resubscribe in any case. But don't forget that you need a UK IP address. You can easily get one with NordVPN* or CyberGhost*. By the way, it may be that around 10 games will be broadcast on ITV4, like last year. That's just as free and can also be seen via the ITV portal.

9Now is an Australian free streaming platform. Here you have to register with the same trick as ITV. The live broadcasts of the Rugby World Cup 2023 will then be available to you free of charge. In addition, the streaming portal has so much more to offer. Movies, series, documentaries, and other live sports. It really is one of my favorite free portals.

Important dates for the Rugby World Cup 2023

The preliminary round matches of the Rugby World Cup 2023 will start on the 8th September. There are 40 games in each of 4 groups that will decide who gets into the knockout phase. For these, the following dates are crucial.

  • Quarterfinals: October 14 and 15 (Saturday/Sunday)
  • Semifinals: October 20 and 21 (Saturday/Sunday)
  • Match for 3rd place: October 27 (Friday)
  • Final: October 28 (Saturday)

Who are the favorites for this year's Rugby World Cup?

The South African team is currently at the top of the rugby rankings. The team. However, the top teams are quite close to each other. The New Zealand rugby union team is usually considered one of the toughest opponents. They really look like strong warriors when they perform a traditional Maori-Hakka before each game. This ceremonial dance demonstrates strength and unity and is meant to instill fear in the opponent.

England's team will be uncompromising, and South Africa will fiercely defend its title. The hosts will also be a tough nut to crack, that's for sure. The Australian team is among the extended group of favorites.

Ireland and Wales are something of underdogs, and it would be a big surprise if either of those teams became world champions.

FAQ about Rugby World Cup 2023 - Frequently Asked Questions

Here is a small summary of the most useful information on this topic. These are the simple answers to the most frequently asked questions about Rugby World Cup 2023:

Where will the 2023 Rugby World Cup be held?

The Rugby World Cup 2023 is the tenth Rugby World Cup for men and will be held in France. The 9 host cities are Bordeaux, Lille, Lyon, Marseille, Nantes, Nice, Saint-Étienne, Saint-Denis, and Toulouse - beautiful places with well-maintained stadiums.

Who are the favorites for the 2023 Rugby World Cup?

The top favorites that look the most promising and strongest are certainly New Zealand's All Blacks, South Africa's Springboks and England.

Can I watch the Rugby World Cup 2023 for free on free TV?

The thing is that the broadcasting rights are not yet known, the issue is still unclear. Normally, the rugby tournament is broadcast on public television in England. You can get a trusted VPN to watch the World Cup.

Rugby compared to soccer, what is special?

Rugby can be quite painful. Compared to rugby, soccer seems to be a game for the faint-hearted and fragile. One of the things I really like about rugby is that players are not allowed to talk to the referee without his permission. That way, rugby can't degenerate into an on-field discussion like it does in soccer.

When will the 2023 Rugby World Cup final be held in France?

The final of the Rugby World Cup 2023 will be held on October 28 at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis (Paris).

By: Michael Miller
Michael is the CEO of VPN Online, one of the fastest-growing media companies in the cyber-security space. VPN Online was started in 2019 after Michael consulted with many Fortune 500 companies and saw the lack of understanding about cybersecurity many of their employees had.