Rugby fans are in for an action-packed weekend, with multiple major competitions set to thrill viewers across the globe. From the World Rugby U20 Championship in Italy to the British & Irish Lions tour in Australia, here’s your complete guide on how to watch rugby this weekend, including dates, kickoff times, streaming platforms, and broadcast details.
Rugby This Weekend – Full Streaming Schedule
| Match | Date | Time (BST) | Platform |
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| World Rugby U20 (Matchday 1) | June 29 | 14:30+ | RugbyPass TV |
| Namibia vs Italy | June 27 | 14:00 | RugbyPass TV |
| Rugby Premier League Finals | June 27–29 | 15:00 | RugbyPass TV |
| Western Force vs Lions | June 28 | 11:00 | RugbyPass TV (USA only) |
Dates: June 29, July 4 & July 9
Streaming: RugbyPass TV (Free)
Kickoff Time: From 14:30 BST (each matchday)
The World Rugby U20 Championship 2025 returns to Italy for the first time since 2014, featuring 12 of the world’s top under-20 national teams. Defending champions England U20 kick off their campaign against Scotland in what is being dubbed the “Pool of Death,” alongside South Africa and Australia.
Key Pools:
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Pool A: England, South Africa, Australia, Scotland
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Pool B: France, Spain, Argentina, Wales
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Pool C: New Zealand, Ireland, Georgia, Italy
You can stream every match live and free on RugbyPass TV in territories without a local broadcast deal.
Confirmed broadcasters by region:
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UK, Ireland, South Africa: RugbyPass TV
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USA: Paramount+
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Australia: Stan Sport
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France: L’Equipe
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Italy: RAI, Sky Italia, The Rugby Channel
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Latin America: Disney+
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MENA: Starzplay
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New Zealand: Sky Sport
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Canada: TSN+
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Georgia: Rugby TV
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Netherlands: Ziggo
How to Watch Namibia vs Italy – Summer International Test Match
Date: Friday, June 27
Kickoff: 14:00 BST
Venue: Hage Geingob Rugby Stadium, Windhoek
Watch: RugbyPass TV (except in Namibia and Italy)
Italy begins its African tour with a warm-up test match against Namibia. This marks the first of three matches for the Italians, who will next face South Africa in a two-match series. For Namibia, this is the final tune-up before the Rugby Africa Cup, which serves as a qualifier for the 2027 Rugby World Cup.
Watch the match live on RugbyPass TV if you’re outside Namibia and Italy.
How to Watch the Rugby Premier League – Mumbai Finals Weekend
Dates: June 27–29
Location: Andheri Sports Complex, Mumbai
Kickoff: 15:00 BST
Streaming: RugbyPass TV (Free, outside India)
The Rugby Premier League wraps up this weekend with the final round of fixtures, semi-finals, and the championship match. Hosted in Mumbai, the competition features top international sevens players alongside India’s best talent.
Teams like the Hyderabad Heroes and Chennai Bulls have already secured semi-final spots, but there’s still everything to play for among the rest. All matches are streamed live and free globally (excluding India) via RugbyPass TV.
How to Watch British & Irish Lions vs Western Force
Date: Saturday, June 28
Kickoff: 11:00 BST
Venue: Optus Stadium, Perth
Watch: RugbyPass TV (Free in USA only)
The British & Irish Lions land in Australia for the first time on their 2025 tour, starting with a high-profile clash against the Western Force. After a shock defeat to Argentina, the Lions will be hungry for redemption. Western Force will feature several Wallabies in their squad, ensuring a competitive start to the Australian leg.
This match is exclusive to USA viewers on RugbyPass TV, while the upcoming test matches against Australia will air on CBS Sports.
Final Thoughts
Whether you’re tuning in for the next generation at the U20 World Championship, the return of Italy’s summer tour, or the historic Lions series in Australia, there’s no shortage of top-tier rugby to enjoy this weekend.
Be sure to check RugbyPass TV for live streams, full match replays, and highlights — all available for free in many regions.
