{
  "id": 3189677,
  "title": "Is Lions v New Zealand on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch All Blacks clash",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/is-lions-v-new-zealand-on-tv-channel-kick-off-time-and-how-to-watch",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-25T05:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/lions-v-zealand-tv-channel-050000735.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Lions face off against New Zealand in the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series at Ellis Park in Johannesburg on Tuesday, August 25th at 6pm BST. This is the Lions’ final midweek tour match following their dominant first Test victory over South Africa. The Lions squad includes a mix of British and South African players, bolstered by a few recent call-ups to the All Blacks. Full-back Quan Horn and prop Boan Venter will feature for the Springboks in this match, with Venter making his debut off the bench after moving from Edinburgh. New Zealand’s team includes captain Samoan Pasilio Tosi and returnee Richie Mo’unga, who replaces an injured teammate. Kick-off is scheduled for 6pm BST, and the match will be broadcast in the UK through Sky Sports, Sky Go, and NOW. In South Africa, SuperSport will provide coverage.",
  "summary": "Everything you need to know ahead of the tour match",
  "key_points": [
    "Lions vs New Zealand match on 25 August at 6pm BST",
    "Broadcast in UK via Sky Sports, Sky Go, NOW",
    "SuperSport covers in South Africa"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The Lions' upcoming match against New Zealand offers a chance for some players to gain experience ahead of future international competitions, with some squad members set to face their country of origin.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/where-to-watch-dunkman-world-championship-channel-time-tv-schedule",
        "published": "2026-08-25T06:00:01.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}