- Ireland vs South Africa: Saturday, Nov. 22 at 5.40pm GMT / 12.40pm ET
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The Ireland vs South Africa live stream represents a chance for Andy Farrell’s hosts to test themselves against the team he considers “the best in the world”. The visiting Springboks have won only one of the past five encounters between the sides in what is becoming one of rugby’s fiercest rivalries. Don’t miss it.
Ireland demolished Australia by a record 46-19 scoreline last weekend in a spectacular return to form after a drab win over Japan and defeat by New Zealand. Mack Hansen, facing the country of his birth, scored a hat-trick on his first international start a full-back and looked generally brilliant under the high ball to start countless attacking possibilities for Farrell’s side. Jack Conan also impressed from No8 against the Wallabies, with captain Caelan Doris moving to blindside flanker, as the Irish look to end their Autumn Internationals series with a win.
South Africa are angry. Lood de Jager and Franco Mostert each received red cards in victories over France and Italy respectively – De Jager has a four-game ban for his high tackle on Thomas Ramos – but coach Mzwandile Stick believes the Springboks’ treatment isn’t right. “Are we treated fairly?” he asked reporters this week. “I don’t think so.” The Boks keep grinding out results on their northern hemisphere tour and their eyes have firmly been on the Dublin clash with a score to settle, especially after defeat in the 2023 World Cup pool stage denied the world champions an unbeaten title. Eben Etzebeth should return to a formidable pack led by captain Siya Kolisi.
Ireland coach Simon Easterby has spoken of the “healthy rivalry” between the sides but all bets will be off when it comes to kickoff on Saturday evening in Dublin.
Here’s where to watch Ireland vs South Africa live streams in the Autumn Internationals 2025 online from anywhere.
Can I watch Ireland vs South Africa rugby union for free?
A selection of 2025’s Autumn Series rugby union Test matches will be shown for free across the world, and fortunately, Ireland vs South Africa is one of them.
The game will be broadcast on Irish streaming service RTE Player for FREE.
If you’re away from the Republic of Ireland when the game is on, remember you can use a VPN to access the stream as if you were back home. More on that below.
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How to watch Ireland vs South Africa streams in the US
Ireland vs South Africa will be live streamed on Peacock in the US.
Peacock TV subscriptions carrying live sport start from $10.99 per month and you will also be able to catch Premier League football on the platform and all the other November international rugby.
Outside the US for Ireland vs South Africa? Use NordVPN to access your usual rugby streams.
How to watch Ireland vs South Africa live streams in the UK
The Ireland vs South Africa live stream will be shown by TNT Sports 2 in the UK.
You can get access by adding TNT Sports to your Sky, Virgin Media or EE TV package, or pay from £30.99 per month for a Discovery+ plan that includes the sports channels.
Traveling away from the UK today? Use a VPN to watch Discovery+ from abroad while you’re away from home.
How to watch Ireland vs South Africa live streams in Australia
In Australia, this Ireland vs South Africa game – and all of the November internationals – will be on Stan Sport.
It costs $20 a month on top of a regular Stan subscription costing from $12 a month.
Away from Australia right now? Use a VPN to watch Stan Sport from abroad.
How to watch Ireland vs South Africa live streams in New Zealand
Sky Sport NZ is the Autumn Nations Series 2025 TV rights holder in New Zealand, including Ireland vs South Africa.
You can access Sky Sport through satellite TV or get a live stream with the Sky Sport Now subscription service, starting at $29.99 per day or $54.99 per month.
Missing a game due to work commitments abroad? NordVPN will give you access to your home streaming service.
How to watch Ireland vs Springboks live streams in South Africa
Ireland vs South Africa in the Autumn Nations Series 2025 will be televised on subscription service SuperSport.
You’ll need to get a DStv access package to watch the Autumn Nations on SuperSport with prices starting at R99 ($5.66) per month.
Visiting South Africa from Ireland? Just use a VPN and tell your device that you’re back home and you’ll be good watch your free RTE stream.
Ireland vs South Africa — Need to Know
When will Ireland vs South Africa start?
The Ireland vs South Africa rugby union Test 2025 is set to kick off at 5.40pm GMT local time at the Aviva Stadium, Dublin, Ireland on Saturday, November 22. That’s 12.40pm ET / 9.40am PT in the US, and 4.40am AEDT on Sunday in Australia.
What other Autumn Nations games are on this weekend?
On Saturday, Wales meet New Zealand and France come up against Australia. Then on Sunday, England take on Argentina and Scotland host Tonga.
Ireland vs South Africa Recent Head-to-Head
- 13 July 2024 – South Africa 24–25 Ireland
- 6 July 2024 – South Africa 27–20 Ireland
- 23 September 2023 – Ireland 13-8 South Africa
- 5 November 2022 – Ireland 19-16 South Africa
- 11 November 2017 – Ireland 38-3 South Africa
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