The world champions won the first test against the second best team on the planet. Now it’s time for round two and this guide explains how to watch the Springboks vs Ireland live stream on Saturday.
Rugby fans in the UK and Ireland can watch the game on Sky Sports, while fans in South Africa can watch it live on SuperSport. It’s also available in the US, Australia, New Zealand and a number of other countries where the game is available for free on New Zealand Rugby’s NZR+ service. Scroll down for more information. If you’re overseas when the game kicks off on Saturday, you can use a VPN to watch the South Africa v Ireland game live from abroad.
South Africa have named an unchanged team for this second test after their 27-20 win last Saturday. Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus can call on a record 990 caps from his starting lineup. Meanwhile, Ireland will have to deal with injuries to hooker Dan Sheehan and scrum-half Craig Casey.
The second test starts at 4pm BST/5pm SAST at Kings Park Stadium in Durban. This guide contains all the essential information to help you watch Springboks v Ireland live stream from wherever you are. It also includes details on how to watch using a VPN when you are away from home.
Watch Springboks vs Ireland in UK and Ireland
If you’re in the UK or Ireland, watch South Africa v Ireland live on Sky Sports. It’s on Saturday on Sky Sports Main Event (from 3.45pm BST) and Sky Sports Mix (from 3.30pm BST). The game kicks off at 4pm.
Sky Sports subscribers can also watch the Second Test via the Sky Go app for desktop, iOS, Android, PlayStation and Xbox. Visit the Sky website for more information.
Watch South Africa vs Ireland match for free worldwide
Springboks vs Ireland live stream is available free of charge in several countries via New Zealand Rugby’s NZR+ platform. The second Test is one of 24 Test matches in 2024, broadcast on the service in territories that currently do not have a top-tier rugby broadcasting contract, including the entire Rugby Championship.
You can use this service if you live in the following countries: Albania, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, China, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Georgia, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, India, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Macedonia, Malta, Moldova, Montenegro, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Turkey, Ukraine.
Signing up is easy – just visit the NZR+ website and set up a free account with your email address.
Watch South Africa vs Ireland game abroad
Are you away from home for work or vacation? That doesn’t mean you have to miss the big match. Rugby fans traveling abroad on Saturday can still watch the regular service with the help of a VPN.
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Watch Springboks vs Ireland live streaming in South Africa
In South Africa? You will need a SuperSport subscription to watch the live stream of the 2nd Test. Kick-off is at 5pm SAST.
There are a variety of SuperSport packages available to watch or stream on DStv.
How to live stream the 2nd exam in the US
If you live in the United States, you can watch the South Africa vs Ireland match live stream. florugby. The game begins Saturday at 11 a.m. ET/8 a.m. PT.
FloRugby’s monthly subscription costs $29.99, and an annual subscription costs $150 (effectively $12.50 per month).
This gives you access to the entire FloSports network, ideal for fans of cycling, motorsports, football and more.
Live Streaming Springboks vs Ireland Match in New Zealand
Subscription service Sky Sport NZ is the destination for Kiwis looking to watch the second Test in Durban, but you’ll need to get up very early as kick-off is at 3am NZST on Sunday.
Watch the second test in Australia
Australian rugby fans can watch the Springboks vs Ireland live stream via Stan Sport, with the second Test starting at 1:00 AEST on Sunday morning.
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