Looking
for a Place
to
Watch Live Rugby?

Why
Legal
Matters!

By watching NRL legally you'll be getting the highest video quality available to you while also supporting the sporting codes right down to local grassroots competitions.

  • Security

    You'll be safe from fraud, ID theft, malicious software and hacking when streaming content from a reputable site.

    Over 2 million Aussies say they've experienced fraud, ID theft or hacking from using dodgy sites.

  • Criminality

    You'll be guilt free knowing that you're not supporting the organised crime networks that run the illegal streaming services.

    One of the ways dodgy sites earn revenue is from the advertisements shown on every page you visit.

  • Exposure

    You'll be protected from exposure to the inappropriate content that is usually displayed on dodgy download or streaming sites.

    You're 8.5 times more likely to be exposed to content that is inappropriate when using dodgy sites.

View the research Creative Content Australia 2023
Australian Piracy Behaviours Survey

Where to watch live rugby in Australia

Whether you're a die-hard NRL fan, a Wallabies supporter, or you only watch when State of Origin rolls around in winter, there are legitimate, high-quality ways to watch live rugby in Australia that don't put your device or your data at risk.

Most of those free sports streaming sites host pirated feeds that can hit you with pop-ups, scams and malware.

Free streams from unofficial sites might look tempting, but they're rarely free in the real sense: malware, intrusive ads, account theft, and unreliable streams right at full-time. They also take revenue away from the clubs, players and broadcasters who keep both rugby codes alive.

Australian rugby fans have plenty of legal options that cover every level of both codes​​:

  • Channel 9 and 9Now carry NRL matches free-to-air, including State of Origin​.
  • Kayo Sports and Foxtel stream every NRL game live, every round, plus NRLW​.
  • For rugby union, Stan Sport is the home of the Wallabies, Super Rugby Pacific, the Rugby Championship, and the Six Nations.

If you've been searching for ways to stream live NRL free or watch live rugby online, check the legal alternatives first. The platforms above are your starting point to watch live rugby free (free-to-air), at low cost via free trials, or via a subscription that pays the people who play and produce the sport.​

Most legitimate platforms offer free trials, free-to-air coverage of the biggest moments, and HD streams with proper commentary. You don't miss a thing, and you directly support Australian rugby and the international game.

    How can I watch the NRL in Australia?

    Every NRL game is available live on Kayo Sports. Each week, Channel 9 broadcasts three matches on free-to-air including Thursday and Friday nights and Sunday afternoon.

    Where can I stream State of Origin live?

    The State of Origin is broadcast live, free-to-air on Channel 9​

    How do I watch the Wallabies in Australia?

    Stan Sport streams every Wallabies match in Australia.

    Where can I stream Super Rugby?

    Stan Sport​ streams every Super Rugby Fixture in Australia.

    Is it legal to watch NRL on free streaming sites?

    Foxtel​ and Channel 9​ share the exclusive broadcast rights to NRL in Australia, so if you’re watching for free via an alternative streaming site it’s probably not legal.

    How can I watch NRL outside of Australia?

    Watch NRL is the official way to stream every match of the premiership if you’re overseas.

How to
Identify
a
Dodgy Site…

  1. It offers streaming for free when it has a cost on official sites.

  2. It displays advertising promoting gambling or pornography.

  3. It claims to provide access to multiple streaming services for incredible prices.

On dodgy sites, you're 3 times more likely to become a victim of fraud, ID theft or hacking.
Source: CCA 2023 Australian Piracy Behaviours Survey