Rugby fans can watch the 2026 Nations Championship matches between Fiji vs England and Argentina vs Wales for free on Rugbypass TV in the US, ITVX in the UK, and Virgin Media Play in Ireland. Fans in other regions must rely on local broadcast rights, including Stan Sport in Australia.
Fiji vs England: Nations Championship Matchday 2
England enters Saturday’s clash at Hill Dickinson Stadium following a 45-21 loss to South Africa, a game that left the team with 13 men on the field. The squad is currently on a five-game losing streak, leaving coach Steve Borthwick under scrutiny.
Fiji, meanwhile, is looking to rebound from a 24-39 defeat to Wales. Coach Mick Byrne has implemented wholesale changes, including the return of Provence fly-half Caleb Muntz, who famously guided Fiji to a 30-22 victory over England in 2023. While Fiji led the ball-carrying statistics last weekend, their discipline hampered their scoring potential.
Argentina vs Wales: Matchday 2 Outlook
Argentina hosts Wales at the Estadio San Juan del Bicentenario after a 38-47 defeat to Scotland. Despite the loss, Argentina enters as the favorite against a Welsh side currently undergoing a rebuild.
Wales coach Steve Tandy has adjusted his lineup for the fixture, moving Louis Rees-Zammit to the bench in favor of Ellis Mee and starting Sam Costelow at fly-half. Jac Morgan, who suffered a shoulder injury against Argentina in their previous meeting, has returned to the squad.
Broadcast Rights and Streaming Options
Viewers in several regions have access to free-to-air options for both matches.
| Region | Platform |
|---|---|
| US | Rugbypass TV (Free) |
| UK | ITV1 / ITVX (Free); S4C via BBC iPlayer (Welsh commentary) |
| Ireland | Virgin Media One / Virgin Media Play (Free) |
| Australia | Stan Sport (AU$20/month + AU$12/month subscription) |
| New Zealand | Sky Sport Now (NZ$29.99/day or NZ$59.99/month) |
| Canada | Premier Sports (CA$29.99/month) |
For fans traveling outside their home countries during the tournament, a Virtual Private Network (VPN) can be used to access home streaming services.
Cost and Access Considerations
Access models vary significantly by territory. In Australia, the Nations Championship is exclusive to Stan Sport, which requires an base subscription starting at AU$12 per month plus the additional AU$20 sport tier. In Canada, viewers accessing Premier Sports face a tiered pricing structure: a monthly pass is CA$29.99, while six-month options are CA$79.99, and annual subscriptions are priced at CA$139.99.
In South Africa, the matches are available via Supersport, requiring a DStv access package that starts at Rs99 per month for the streaming service. Fans in the UK should ensure they have a valid TV license to use the free-to-air ITVX or S4C platforms.
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