Who’ll come out on top in a game where Cian Healy is set to break Ireland’s all-time appearance record?
It’s the final Autumn Nations Series match of 2024, and a clash between two coaches who know each other extremely well. It’s also your last chance to see some top-tier international action before the Six Nations, so you’ll want to know how to watch Ireland v Australia live streams today.
This guide will help you tune in wherever you are in the world, including details of how Irish fans can tune in for free. And don’t worry if you’re going to be away from home for the big game, because you can use a VPN to watch your usual service from abroad. We explain how below.
Kick-off: 3.10pm GMT, Saturday 30 November
Watch for FREE in Ireland: Virgin Media Play
Watch in the UK: TNT Sports
Watch in the US: Peacock
Australia head coach Joe Schmidt spent six years coaching Ireland, so he’ll be in familiar surroundings at the Aviva Stadium. Andy Farrell, Schmidt’s former number two, now heads up Ireland, and this is his last game in charge before he heads off on a British & Irish Lions sabbatical where he’ll try to shape a side capable of beating… yes, Australia. In other words, this is a match packed with intrigue – especially as both sides have won two and lost one this November. Cian Healy is in line to break Brian O’Driscoll’s all-time Ireland appearance record when he comes off the bench.
Read on to find out how to watch Ireland v Australia live streams on a mild and gusty afternoon in Dublin. Our guides to the Ireland and Australia squads will keep you up-to-date on the squads, and you can see the line-ups and officiating team at the end of this article. If you want to enjoy some domestic action this weekend, we’ve got all the info you need to watch Gallagher Premiership live streams. You can also watch the Dubai 7s.
Watch Ireland v Wallabies FOR FREE in Ireland
Every one of Ireland’s Autumn Nations Series matches has been available FOR FREE on Virgin Media One and streaming service Virgin Media Play. That’s also the case for Ireland v Australia, and coverage of the game starts at 2.00pm GMT today ahead of the 3.10pm kick-off.
Away from home at the moment? You can use a VPN to watch your usual TV service from overseas – find out more below.
Watch Ireland v Australia in the UK
TNT Sports is the home of the Autumn Nations Series in the UK. Ireland v the Wallabies is on TNT Sports 1, with coverage starting at 2.00pm this afternoon.
A subscription to Discovery+ Premium (which gives you access to all the Autumn Nations Series action, along with Gallagher Premiership rugby (which resumes this weekend), Champions League football and a selection of Premier League matches) will cost you £30.99 per month in the UK. Alternatively, TNT Sports can be added to your Sky, BT, EE or Virgin Media TV package – costs vary by platform.
Watch Ireland v Wallabies from abroad
Away from home for work or a vacation today? That doesn’t mean you have to miss out on Australia’s trip to the Aviva Stadium. Rugby-loving fans who are travelling overseas can watch their usual service with the help of a VPN.
A VPN (Virtual Private Network) is a handy piece of software that allows you to change your device’s IP address. This means you can view live or on-demand TV content as if you were sitting at home in front of your own television, even when you’re overseas – provided it complies with your service’s T&Cs, of course.
The technology experts from TechRadar love NordVPN for its strong privacy features, ease of use, and the fact it allows you to watch your favourite TV on multiple devices simultaneously. You also get a money-back guarantee, 24/7 support, and it’s currently available at a knockdown price.
Live stream Ireland v Australia in the USA
If you’re based in the United States you can watch an Ireland v Wallabies live stream on Peacock, NBCUniversal’s streaming service. The game kicks off at 10.10am ET/7.10am PT this morning.
To watch the game you’ll need to sign up for either the Premium service ($7.99 per month) or – if you want to ditch some of the ads – Premium Plus ($13.99 per month). A Peacock subscription also gets you access to Premier League football, and loads of top movies and TV.
If you’re travelling outside the US today, you can watch an Ireland v Australia live stream by using a VPN such as NordVPN.
Watch Ireland v Wallabies in Australia
Australian rugby fans can watch an Ireland v Australia live stream ad-free via Stan Sport. There’s not much point going to bed, though, because the match gets underway at 2.10am AEDT on Sunday morning.
It costs $15 a month to add Stan Sport to your general Stan plan.
Live stream Ireland v Australia in New Zealand
In New Zealand, subscription service Sky Sport NZ is your destination for an Ireland v Australia live stream. A pass for the Sky Sport Now streaming service costs $29.99 per week, and you can also watch the game on Sky Sport 3.
Kick-off time is 4.10am NZDT this morning, so definitely one for night owls.
Watch an Ireland v Wallabies live stream in South Africa
You need a subscription to SuperSport to watch the match in South Africa. Kick-off is at 5.10pm SAST this evening.
There are various SuperSport packages available, whether you want to watch via DStv or stream.
Ireland v Australia line-ups and officials
Ireland
Hugo Keenan, Mack Hansen, Robbie Henshaw, Bundee Aki, James Lowe, Sam Prendergast, Jamison Gibson-Park; Andrew Porter, Rónan Kelleher, Finlay Bealham, Joe McCarthy, James Ryan, Tadhg Beirne, Josh van der Flier, Caelan Doris (captain)
Replacements:
Gus McCarthy, Cian Healy, Tom O’Toole, Iain Henderson, Peter O’Mahony, Craig Casey, Jack Crowley, Garry Ringrose
Australia
Tom Wright, Andrew Kellaway, Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii, Len Ikitau, Max Jorgensen, Noah Lolesio, Jake Gordon; James Slipper, Brandon Paenga-Amosa, Taniela Tupou, Nick Frost, Jeremy Williams, Rob Valetini, Fraser McReight, Harry Wilson (captain)
Replacements:
Billy Pollard, Angus Bell, Allan Alaalatoa, Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, Langi Gleeson, Tate McDermott, Tane Edmed, Harry Potter
Andrea Piardi of Italy is the referee for Ireland v Australia, and he’ll be assisted by fellow Italian Gianluca Gnecchi and Nika Amashukeli of Georgia. France’s Eric Gauzins is the TMO.
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