- Watch New Zealand vs Italy for FREE on Rugby pass TV (USA) / ITVX (UK) / Virgin Media Play (Ireland)
- Unlock your stream with NordVPN (save 75%)
- Saturday 11 July at 1.10am ET / 6.10am BST / 5.10pm NZT
Saturday’s New Zealand v Italy live stream in the 2026 Nations Championship sees the visitors attempt to make history as they attempt to upset the hosts. Victory at Henry Stadium in Wellington would be their first ever over the All Blacks.
This match has so often been a mismatch in years past, with New Zealand putting 50 points or more on the board in 11 of the 17 times they have met. That includes a 96-17 dunk at the Rugby World Cup three years ago. But new head coach Dave Rennie’s men are far from a vintage All Blacks side and they got a big scare from France in Christchurch last weekend – tries from Will Jordan (twice), Peter Lakai and Cam Roigard helped them squeeze out a 2-point win over Les Bleus.
Then again, this Italian side is only ranked 10th in the world. Yes, they managed a fourth-place finish in the Six Nations, but that required just two wins out of five. And despite a quick start with a 4th minute try from Ignacio Brex last Saturday, they were ultimately well beaten 27-10 by Japan in Tokyo. In the likes of Brex, Tommaso Menoncello and Paolo Garbisi, they undoubtedly have the acumen to test the best defenses in the world, so can they challenge the All Blacks in their own backyard?
Read on below for our guide to where to watch New Zealand vs Italy on TV and get Nations Championship 2026 free streams online.
Watch New Zealand vs Italy for FREE
This game – along with every other match in the 2026 Nations Championship – will be streamed alive and free across the US, UK and Ireland. The New Zealand v Italy live stream will be shown on:
🇺🇸 USA: Rugby pass TV
🇬🇧 United Kingdom: ITVX
🇮🇪 Ireland: Virgin Media Play
What if you are abroad? Rugby fans from the US, UK and Ireland can use NordVPN to watch their usual streaming service anywhere.
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2. Select the location you want to connect to in the VPN app. For example, if you are visiting Australia and want to see your usual US service, select a US server from the list.
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How to watch New Zealand vs Italy live streams in USA
New Zealand vs Italy and all 2026 Nations Championship matches will be streamed live for FREE on Rugby pass TV in the United States.
The dedicated rugby streaming platform can be viewed on its website or mobile app and through Chromecast, Airplay, AppleTV and Android TV.
Outside US for New Zealand vs Italy? Use NordVPN to access your usual streams.
How to watch All Blacks vs Italy live streams in New Zealand
Sky Sport is the holder of the Nations Championship 2026 television rights holder in New Zealand.
You can access Sky Sport via satellite TV or get a live stream included Sky Sports now subscription service starts at NZ$29.99 per day or NZ$59.99 per month and see New Zealand vs Italy.
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How to watch New Zealand vs Italy live streams in the UK
Rugby fans in the UK can watch New Zealand vs Italy for free on ITV.
New Zealand vs Italy TV coverage is on ITV1 while you can also stream it live and on demand via it for free ITVX website and mobile app.
If you are outside the UK but want to take advantage of your usual coverage, check out NordVPN and follow the instructions above.
ITVX is a free service, although you must hold a valid UK TV license to watch its live streams, as this also covers consumption of digital content.
How to watch New Zealand vs Italy live streams in Ireland
As mentioned above, all Nations Championship 2026 games will be on free-to-air television in Ireland.
Virgin Media One shows New Zealand vs Italy, meaning it will also be available to stream on Virgin Media Play platform.
Not in Ireland right now? Check out NordVPN.
How to watch New Zealand vs Italy live streams in Australia
In Australia, New Zealand vs Italy is played Stan Sports.
It costs $20 a month on top of a regular Stan plan that starts at $12 a month.
Away from Australia right now? Use a VPN to watch Stan Sport from abroad.
What is the kick off time for New Zealand vs Italy?
The scheduled kick-off time for New Zealand vs Italy on Saturday 11th July is 17.10 local time in Wellington, New Zealand.
That’s 6.10am BST in the UK and 1.10am ET / 10.40pm PT (Friday) in the US. The time is 15:10 AEST in Australia.
Can I watch New Zealand vs Italy on my mobile?
Of course, most broadcasters have streaming services that you can access via mobile apps or via your phone’s browser. For example, ITVX, Rugbypass TV and Sky Sport Now all have dedicated apps.
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