{
  "id": 2570558,
  "title": "How to watch South Africa vs New Zealand 1st Test for FREE: Live streams & TV channels for Rugby's Greatest Rivalry",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/how-to-watch-south-africa-vs-new-zealand-1st-test-for-free-live",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-22T12:10:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TechRadar",
    "slug": "techradar",
    "url": "https://www.techradar.com/how-to-watch/rugby/south-africa-vs-new-zealand-1st-test-rugbys-greatest-rivalry"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Springboks vs All Blacks 1st Test is available for free viewing in several regions. In the United States, the match is shown on the free-to-air RugbyPass TV. RugbyPass TV offers live coverage of international rugby, including the Nations Championship and full game replays. If you're outside the US, you can use a VPN such as Surfshark to access the stream as if you were in the US. In the UK, the game airs on Sky Sports Action, which requires a subscription starting at £22 per month. Alternately, you can use a VPN to access the content through your existing Sky subscription or a NOW Sports membership. In Australia, the match is exclusive to Stan Sport, which costs AU$20 per month on top of a Stan subscription that starts at AU$9.99 per month. For viewers in New Zealand, the Springboks vs All Blacks game is broadcast live on free-to-air Sky Sport NZ. Finally, South African viewers can catch the match through local broadcasters or use a VPN to access the free stream on RugbyPass TV.",
  "summary": "All the ways to watch South Africa vs New Zealand 1st test for free from anywhere in the world as Rugby's Greatest Rivalry officially begins.",
  "key_points": [
    "South Africa vs New Zealand 1st Test free to air on RugbyPass TV in US",
    "UK viewers watch on Sky Sports Action with £22/month subscription",
    "Australian fans access through Stan Sport AU$20/month membership"
  ],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}