Ireland and New Zealand head to Soldier Field in Chicago for the opening match of the Autumn Nations Series 2025. At the venue where they claimed their first ever win over the All Blacks, Andy Farrell’s side will be looking for a repeat, but a battle-hardened New Zealand side will be hard to beat.
But how can you watch Ireland vs New Zealand on Virgin Media Play anywhere? And can you also access the free Autumn Nations 2025 UK and US stream?
Here’s our simple guide on how to watch Ireland vs New Zealand in the 2025 Autumn Nations for free from anywhere in the world using NordVPN.
Virgin Media Play will stream Ireland vs New Zealand in Autumn Nations 2025 for free to Irish residents.
How to watch Virgin Media Play: visit Virgin Media Play website or download Virgin Media Play App (iOS / Android)
All you need is an account – just enter an email address, password, year of birth and you’re good to go.
OUTSIDE IRELAND? ACCESS YOUR FREE IRELAND VS NEW ZEALAND STREAM ANYWHERE ANYWHERE WITH NORDVPN
How to watch Ireland vs New Zealand for free anywhere
Although Virgin Media Player is our top choice for streaming the Autumn Nations Series in Ireland, thanks to its expert knowledge and in-depth analysis, it is only available to viewers living in the Emerald Isle.
Rugby union fans traveling outside their home ground can still access a free Ireland vs New Zealand stream by using a VPN.
VPNs abound, but NordVPN is our pick for unblocking Virgin Media Play to stream the game like a pro… and you can save 75% right now with this Black Friday deal.
It’s really easy to use a VPN to watch Virgin Media Play.
1. Install VPN of your choice. As we have said, NordVPN is the best choice.
2. Select the location you want to connect to in the VPN app. For example, if you’re visiting the US and want to watch your free Irish Virgin Media Play stream – select ‘Ireland’ from the options.
3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Go to Virgin Media Play website, log in and watch Ireland vs New Zealand for free.
Virgin Media Play Q+A
Virgin Media Play is one of our favorite streaming services for Irish residents, offering a ton of live sports as well as an abundance of great TV shows.
The platform shows all Irish matches from this Autumn Nations Series, including this opener against New Zealand.
Virgin Media recommends an internet speed of at least 5-10 Mbps for quality streaming.
We have watched the Champions League on the platform this season and the coverage has been excellent.
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