England vs Australia free streams are available in several territories as the Nations Championship 2026 reaches Round 4, with both sides still searching for consistency ahead of next year’s World Cup. The match is scheduled for Sunday, November 8 at 3.10pm GMT in London, which translates to 7.10am PT and 10.10am ET, and 2.10am AEDT on Monday, November 9 in Australia.
Where to watch England vs Australia for free
Viewers in the United States can watch the game free on RugbyPass TV, either through the website or the app, which supports Chromecast, Airplay, Apple TV and Android TV. In the UK, ITV1 carries the match free-to-air, with streaming via ITVX requiring an account, a TV licence and a UK postcode. Irish fans can access the game free on Virgin Media One and stream it through Virgin Media Play, needing only an account and no paid subscription.
For those travelling abroad, a VPN can make a device appear as if it is back in the home country, unlocking the usual free service. NordVPN is recommended by the source, with a current promotion offering up to 77% off plus three extra months free.
How to watch in other regions
In Australia, the match is on Stan Sport, which costs an additional AU$20 per month on top of a Stan subscription starting at AU$4.99 per month for the first two months before reverting to AU$9.99. New Zealand viewers can find it on Sky Sport 2 NZ, accessible via satellite or the Sky Sport Now streaming service, priced from NZ$29.99 per day or NZ$59.99 per month. In South Africa, SuperSport shows the game, and a DStv access package is required, with streaming prices starting at Rs99 per month. Canadian audiences can watch on Premier Sports via a CA$29.99 monthly pass, CA$79.99 six-month pass or CA$139.99 annual subscription.
England team news
Steve Borthwick, who recently signed a contract extension in September and reportedly turned down the chance to work with legendary defence coach Shaun Edwards, has named a side with Jack van Poortvliet starting at scrum-half in place of the injured Alex Mitchell. Fin Smith is fit to partner him at fly-half. The back three consists of George Furbank, Tommy Freeman and Immanuel Feyi-Waboso, with Henry Slade and Seb Atkinson forming the centre pairing. Ben Earl, Ben Curry and Ollie Chessum make up the back row, while Alex Coles partners captain Maro Itoje in the second row. Joe Heyes, Jamie George and Fin Baxter are the front row.
Among the replacements are Luke Cowan-Dickie, Ellis Genge, Will Stuart, George Martin, Greg Fisilau, Henry Pollock, Ben Spencer and Marcus Smith.
Australia team news
Les Kiss, who replaced Joe Schmidt as Wallabies head coach, has selected a team that includes the surprise recall of 37-year-old Kurtley Beale, five years after his last cap. Uncapped scrum-half Teddy Wilson, son of former Wallabies captain David Wilson, is also in the squad. Tom Wright starts at full-back, with Max Jorgensen and Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii on the wings. Isaac Henry and Len Ikitau are the centres, while Declan Meredith and Ryan Lonergan form the half-back pairing. Captain Harry Wilson leads the back row alongside Fraser McReight and Jeremy Williams. Lukhan Salakaia-Loto and Josh Canham are the locks, with Allan Alaalatoa, Billy Pollard and Angus Bell in the front row.
The bench features Josh Nasser, Isaac Kailea, Taniela Tupou, Rob Valetini, Carlo Tizzano, Tate McDermott, Ben Donaldson and Filipo Daugunu.
Head-to-head and prediction
England have won 29 of the 57 previous meetings between the sides, Australia have won 27, and one match was drawn. In England, the record stands at 18 wins for England, 12 for Australia and one draw. The prediction from the source is a comfortable 33-12 England victory, with Immanuel Feyi-Waboso scoring two tries.
