{
  "id": 2598333,
  "title": "There's a simple way to watch South Africa vs New Zealand for *FREE* — stream Test 1",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/theres-a-simple-way-to-watch-south-africa-vs-new-zealand-for-free",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-22T14:10:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Tom's Guide",
    "slug": "tom-s-guide",
    "url": "https://www.tomsguide.com/entertainment/sports/watch-south-africa-vs-new-zealand-1st-test-free"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The first test between South Africa and New Zealand can be viewed completely free on RugbyPass TV and ThreeNow. These streaming services will broadcast every moment live as the All Blacks’ Greatest Rivalry tour of South Africa kicks off. The match takes place on Saturday, August 22, starting at 11:10 a.m. ET, 4:10 p.m. BST, or 1:10 a.m. AEST. RugbyPass TV offers the free stream in the U.S., while ThreeNow broadcasts it free in New Zealand with a delay. To watch the game from outside the U.S. and New Zealand, users can utilize a VPN service like NordVPN. This VPN service allows users to bypass geographical restrictions and stream the match from anywhere with a 30-day free trial and a 75% discount. Once connected through NordVPN, users can access RugbyPass TV or ThreeNow to watch the game. South Africa’s team, despite being without their captain Siya Kolisi, remains strong with players like Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu starting at No. 10, Cheslin Kolbe on the wings, Pieter-Steph du Toit as stand-in captain, and Ardie Savea and Cam Roirgard, who are fit to play, leading New Zealand with confidence. The Springboks have a solid record in Johannesburg, winning three of their last five games at Ellis Park Stadium. Fans in the U.S., New Zealand, UK, Australia, and South Africa can tune in to catch this thrilling match live.",
  "summary": "All the information you need to watch South Africa v New Zealand 1st test online from anywhere for free.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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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."
}