Live stream 2023-24 United Rugby Championship online

Updated: February 17, 2024

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The United Rugby Championship’s 23rd season kicked off on Saturday, October 21, as Munster begins its title defense against top teams from Ireland, Italy, Scotland, Wales, and South Africa. The United Rugby Championship is considered one of Europe’s big three rugby leagues (along with the English Premiership and the French Top 14) and British fans can live stream select games via BBC iPlayer, while Irish fans get coverage free on RTÉ Player. Kiwis can follow the action live and free on TVNZ+.

How to watch the 2023-24 United Rugby Championship online

You can securely live stream United Rugby Championship games with a VPN in just a few steps:

  1. Get ExpressVPN.
  2. Connect to a server location that matches the broadcaster you want to watch. For example, British rugby fans can connect to a server in the UK to watch select matches for free on BBC iPlayer.
  3. Check the schedule of the broadcaster you want to watch and find the game you want to watch.
  4. Enjoy the game!

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Where to watch 2023-24 United Rugby Championship games

BBC iPlayer

Price: Free

Country: UK

BBC iPlayer is the perfect way for British URC fans to live stream select United Rugby Championships games featuring teams from Wales, Scotland, Ireland, and Northern Ireland—including many of Ulster’s biggest home games against South African teams. It’s also totally free!

Note: You may need a UK postcode to create a free account (e.g., KT6 4EU, NW5 2HR).

RTÉ Player

Price: Free

Country: Ireland

The easiest way for Irish rugby fans to live stream United Rugby Championship online is with RTÉ Player—which is also free! The local broadcasters will carry select games from the Irish regions.

TVNZ+

Price: Free

Country: New Zealand

New Zealand’s TVNZ+ is a great way for Kiwi fans to follow select United Rugby Championship games online for free. Connect to a New Zealand server and check the broacaster’s schedule to see when games are taking place.

URC TV

Price: 15 USD/month or 100 USD/year

Country: Ireland and worldwide

URC TV is the official OTT player for the United Rugby Championship, where fans around the world can watch games live and on-demand through apps for iOS, Android, computers, and tablets. Stream every URC game online—including the final—with English commentary. URC.tv also has full-match replays as well as shorter highlight packages, so you never miss the action.

Sportsnet+

Price: 35 CAD/month or 250 CAD/year

Country: Canada

Canadian fans can watch every United Rugby Championship game online through Sportsnet+’s Premium package. Rugby fans can also enjoy watching every game of the Premiership Rugby 2023-24 season on Sportsnet+ Premium! 

2023-24 United Rugby Championship schedule/fixtures

RoundDates
Round 1October 21–22, 2023
Round 2October 28–29, 2023
Round 3November 3–5, 2023
Round 4November 10–12, 2023
Round 5November 17–18, 2023
Round 6November 24–26, 2023
Round 7December 1–2, 2023
Round 8
December 22–January 6, 2024
Round 9
December 30, 2023–January 27, 2024
Round 10February 16–18, 2024
Round 11March 1–2, 2024
Round 12March 22–23, 2024
Round 13March 29–30, 2024
Round 14April 19–20, 2024
Round 15April 26–27, 2024
Round 16May 10–11, 2024
Round 17May 17–18, 2024
Round 18May 31–June 1, 2024
QuarterfinalsJune 7, 2024
QuarterfinalsJune 8, 2024
SemifinalsJune 15, 2024
Grand FinalJune 22, 2024

Recent winners of the United Rugby Championship

YearWinner
2022–23Munster
2021–22Stormers
2020–21Leinster
2019–20Leinster
2018–19Leinster
2017–18Leinster
2016–17Scarlets
2015–16Connacht
2014–15Glasgow Warriors
2013–14Leinster

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