- Watch South Africa vs Scotland FREE on Rugby pass TV (USA) / ITVX & STV player (UK)
- Unlock your stream with NordVPN (save 75%)
- Saturday 11 July at 4.40pm BST / 11.40am ET
Saturday’s live streaming between South Africa and Scotland in the 2026 Nations Championship sees two teams who have claimed victories in the opening weekend of the competition go head-to-head at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria. And all the signs point to the Springboks being big favourites.
World number one. Back-to-back world champions. Back-to-back Rugby Championship winners. Rassie Erasmus’ Springboks are a daunting prospect for any side and they showed just how dominant they can be on home soil with their dismantling of England last weekend, even without the likes of Siya Kolisi and Eben Etzebeth, both forced out with injuries hours before kick-off. Only New Zealand have beaten them at Loftus in the last 30 years and Scotland haven’t scalped them in 16 years. Benefit South Africa.
However, Scotland really impressed against Argentina in Cordoba, scoring seven tries in a 47-38 win. Gregor Townsend’s side are rarely described as boring, but they will also need to bring discipline into the mix if captain Sione Tuipulotu and co are to topple the Springboks for just the sixth time in the 130 years the teams have played competitive rugby union.
Read on below for our guide to where to watch South Africa vs Scotland on TV and get Nations Championship 2026 free streams online.
Watch South Africa vs Scotland 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. South Africa vs Scotland live stream is set to be shown on:
🇺🇸 USA: Rugby pass TV
🇬🇧 United Kingdom: ITVX & STV player
🇮🇪 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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Using a VPN is incredibly simple:
1. Install VPN of your choice. As we have said, NordVPN is our favorite.
2. Select the location you want to connect to in the VPN app. For example, if you are visiting South Africa and want to see your usual US service, select a US server from the list.
3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Go to your usual local streaming service and watch the rugby.
How to watch South Africa vs Scotland live streams in USA
South Africa vs Scotland 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 USA for South Africa vs Scotland? Use NordVPN to access your usual streams.
How to watch South Africa vs Scotland live streams in UK
Rugby fans in the UK can watch South Africa vs Scotland for free on ITV.
South Africa vs Scotland TV coverage is on ITV1 while you can also stream it live and on demand via it for free ITVX website and mobile app.
Up in Scotland? Online coverage is provided by STV player.
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 Springboks vs Scotland live streams in South Africa
The match Springboks vs Scotland will be shown on Supersport in South Africa.
You must have one DStv access package to watch the Nations Championship, with prices starting at Rs99/month for the streaming version.
Abroad right now? Just use a VPN and tell your device that you are back home and ready to go.
How to watch South Africa vs Scotland 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 South Africa vs Scotland, meaning it will also be available to stream on Virgin Media Play platform.
Not in Ireland right now? Check out NordVPN.
How to watch South Africa vs Scotland live streams in Australia
In Australia, South Africa vs Scotland will be on 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.
How to watch South Africa vs Scotland 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 to watch South Africa vs Scotland.
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What is the kick off time for South Africa vs Scotland?
The scheduled kick-off time for South Africa vs Scotland on Saturday 11th July is 17.40 local time in Pretoria, South Africa.
It’s 4.40pm BST in the UK and 11.40am ET / 8.40am PT in the US. It’s 1.40am AEST Sunday morning in Australia.
Can I watch South Africa vs Scotland 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 VM Play all have dedicated apps.
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