Andy Farrell's Ireland team started the Autumn Internationals with a disappointing defeat to New Zealand, but a reshuffled side has seen them defeat Japan and Australia convincingly. They now look to test themselves against the worlds best in a South Africa side that have won all of their last six games.
You can watch Ireland vs South Africa live streams from anywhere with a VPN and potentially for FREE.
The Ireland vs South Africa game takes place on Saturday, November 22.
► Kick-off: 12:40 p.m. ET / 9:40 a.m. PT / 5:40 p.m. GMT / 4:40 a.m. AEDT (Sun)
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As the Autumn Nations Series 2025 draws to a close, there's still a tasty fixture left to explore as Ireland host South Africa on Saturday at the Aviva Stadium.
For Ireland, the expectation from fans will be to continue from where they left off against the Australians. However, doing so against the world champs is no easy feat. The two sides last met during the summer series in South Africa which showcased the fine margins between the two sides, but now Farrell will be desperate to prove that his side can go toe-to-toe with the worlds best on home soil.
South Africa come into this fixture off the back of six straight victories, including some massive score-lines against New Zealand, Argentina and Japan. The Springboks look dangerous, their forwards are immense, the set-piece control is solid and they've even added a creative edge to their game with the likes of Feinberg-Mngomezulu and Harlequins Esterhuizen coming into the fold.
With South Africa still looking like the strongest team on the planet, if their physical game lands and they manage the territory well, they could be extremely tough to beat. That being said, a well-drilled Andy Farrell Ireland side may have something to say about that...
Here's how to watch Ireland vs South Africa in Autumn Nations Series 2025 from anywhere in the world, and potentially for free.
How to watch Ireland vs South Africa for FREE
Luckily for residents of Ireland, you can watch the game for no cost at all on RTÉ Player.
The great thing about RTE Player is that you don't even need an account, just head to RTE2, click the free stream and you're all set in time for the big game.
Traveling outside of Ireland right now? You can use a VPN to watch the action live from anywhere in the world. NordVPN is our top pick of the options and we'll show you how to access it below.
Watch Ireland vs South Africa from anywhere
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1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is our favorite.
2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For example, if you want to watch your RTÉ Player stream of Ireland vs South Africa, choose 'Ireland' from the listed countries.
3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Head to RTÉ Player, sign in, and watch all the action as Ireland take on the Springboks.
How to watch Ireland vs South Africa live streams in the U.S.
Rugby fans in the states can tune into Ireland vs South Africa on Peacock.
You'll need a Premium subscription, starting from $10.99/month. Alternatively you can choose to add Peacock to Apple TV, from $14.99/month.
Outside the U.S. right now? You can live stream this blockbuster fixture using a reliable VPN.
How to watch Ireland vs South Africa live streams in the U.K.
For rugby fans in the U.K., you'll need TNT Sports to watch Ireland vs South Africa.
You can stream TNT Sports live online by subscribing to the Discovery Plus Premium plan for £30.99/month. Alternatively, you can add TNT Sports through Sky, BT, EE or Virgin Media to watch via your TV provider.
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How to watch Ireland vs South Africa live streams in Australia
Stan Sport are broadcasting all of the 2025 autumn internationals including Ireland vs South Africa.
Stan Sport subscriptions cost AU$20/month on top of a Stan subscription, which starts at AU$12/month.
Not in Oz right now? You can simply use a VPN like NordVPN to watch all action take place in this epic international fixture.
How to watch Ireland vs South Africa live streams in New Zealand
Fans in New Zealand can watch Ireland vs South Africa via Sky Sport Now.
Sky Sport Now costs $29.99/day, $54.99/month or $549.99/year so you have the choice of just this game or you can stay for Sky's coverage of other sports including Formula 1, Premier League soccer, and countless other sports from around the world.
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Can I watch Ireland vs South Africa in 4K UHD?
For fans in Australia, you can watch the end of this blockbuster game to end the autumn internationals in 4K using Stan Sport. It offers ad-free coverage of every game, with the Stan Sport add-on costing $20. You'll also need the Stan Premium base plan, which is $22 per month.
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