Rugby's number one side take on the reigning world champions today.
The biggest clash in women’s rugby is about to get underway, as the two top sides in the world meet at the Allianz Stadium, Twickenham. This guide explains how to watch England v New Zealand live streams wherever you are in the world – including options to tune in for free when the game kicks off at 2.30pm BST/1.30am NZST.
UK viewers can tune in for free via BBC iPlayer, while rugby fans in numerous countries around the world can watch the match for free via World Rugby’s Rugbypass TV. If you’re outside your home country today, you can still watch your usual service by using a VPN to watch your usual service from abroad.
The Red Roses and Black Ferns know each other well, having dominated women’s rugby in recent years. England came out on top in the sides’ most recent meeting, a 33-12 victory in Auckland in 2023, but will still be rueing their narrow loss in the 2022 World Cup Final. Both teams have the winning habit but who will have bragging rights heading into their October meeting at the WXV1 tournament in Canada? There’s only one way to find out…
Read on to find out how to watch Red Roses v Black Ferns live streams from anywhere on a warm, dry afternoon at Twickenham. You can also check out our guides to upcoming England rugby fixtures and New Zealand rugby fixtures. Scroll down to the end of the article for today’s teams.
Watch England v New Zealand: live stream FOR FREE in the UK
The BBC has the rights to today’s match. You’ll be able to watch Red Roses v Black Ferns live streams for FREE on the BBC iPlayer – the app works on almost every smartphone, tablet, smart TV or console you might have. The game is also live on BBC One. Coverage starts at 2.00pm BST ahead of the 2.30pm kick-off.
If you’re a UK resident away from home today, you can use a VPN (such as NordVPN) to watch the game from overseas as if you were back at home in your living room – find out more below. Don’t forget, though, that you’ll still need a valid UK TV Licence to tune in.
Watch Red Roses v Black Ferns live streams if you’re away from home
Away from home for work or a vacation right now? That doesn’t mean you have to miss this eagerly anticipated encounter. Rugby fans who are travelling overseas can watch their usual service with the help of a VPN.
A VPN – or Virtual Private Network – is a handy piece of software that allows you to change your device’s IP address. This means you can view live or on-demand TV content as if you were sitting at home in front of your own television – even when you’re overseas. (Assuming this complies with the broadcaster’s T&Cs, of course.)
The technology experts from TechRadar love NordVPN for its strong privacy features, ease of use, and the fact it allows you to watch your favourite TV on multiple devices simultaneously. You also get a money-back guarantee, 24/7 support, and it’s currently available at a knockdown price.
Watch England v New Zealand live streams FOR FREE around the world
Red Roses v Black Ferns live streams will be available FOR FREE in many countries beyond the UK and New Zealand via World Rugby’s RugbyPass TV service. All you need to do to enjoy the match is visit the website and enter your email address to open an account.
You can watch on your computer or mobile device via the website, or download the RugbyPass TV app for iOS or Android. (The app supports both Chromecast and Airplay, so you can watch the game on your TV.)
Watch Red Roses v Black Ferns live streams in New Zealand
In New Zealand, subscription service Sky Sport NZ is the place to go to watch the Black Ferns taking on the Red Roses. You can watch an England v New Zealand live stream via Sky Sport Now, or watch on your TV by tuning into Sky Sport 1. It does mean an early start, however, because kick-off is at 1.30am NZST on Sunday morning.
England v New Zealand teams
England
Ellie Kildunne, Abby Dow, Emily Scarratt, Tatyana Heard, Jess Breach, Holly Aitchison, Natasha Hunt; Mackenzie Carson, Lark Atkin-Davies, Sarah Bern, Zoe Aldcroft, Abbie Ward, Maddie Feaunati, Marlie Packer (captain), Alex Matthews
Replacements: Amy Cokayne, Hannah Botterman, Maud Muir, Morwenna Talling, Georgia Brock, Lucy Packer, Zoe Harrison, Helena Rowland
New Zealand
Renee Holmes Ayesha Leti-I’iga, Logo-i-Pulotu Lemapu-Atai’i (Sylvia) Brunt, Ruahei Demant (co-captain), Katelyn Vahaakolo, Hannah King, Maia Joseph; Chryss Viliko, Georgia Ponsonby, Tanya Kalounivale, Alana Bremner, Maiakawanakaulani Roos, Liana Mikaele-Tu’u, Kennedy Tukuafu (co-captain), Kaipo Olsen-Baker
Replacements: Atlanta Lolohea, Kate Henwood, Amy Rule, Maama Mo’onia Vaipulu, Layla Sae, Iritana Hohaia, Amy Du Plessis, Ruby Tui
South Africa’s Aimee Barrett-Theron is the referee, assisted by Aurélie Groizeleau (France) and Chelsea Gillespie (Scotland). Leo Colgan of Ireland is in the TMO booth.
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