🏉 Where to Watch Rugby League (Australia & Worldwide)
Rugby league is broadcast across Australia, New Zealand, the UK and around the world through a mix of TV channels, streaming services and international platforms. This guide shows you every way to watch rugby league live, including the NRL, NRLW, State of Origin, Super League and international matches.
📺 Watch Rugby League in Australia
Kayo Sports (Streaming)
Kayo is the most popular way to stream rugby league in Australia.
What you get:
• Every NRL match live
• NRLW games
• Replays + Minis
• State of Origin
• Pre-season matches
• Selected international fixtures
Foxtel & Foxtel Go
Traditional TV coverage plus streaming through Foxtel Go.
Includes:
• NRL – every round
• NRLW
• Fox League shows
• Replays & highlights
👉 Foxtel
Channel 9 & 9Now (Free)
Free live coverage of major rugby league events.
Shows live:
• State of Origin
• NRL Finals Series (selected games)
• NRL Grand Final
• Weekly matches on free-to-air
👉9Now
🌏 Watch Rugby League Overseas
Watch NRL (Worldwide Streaming)
The official global streaming service for rugby league.
Available in:
• UK & Europe
• USA & Canada
• Asia
• Africa
• Middle East
• Pacific Islands (excluding Australia & NZ)
Includes:
• Every NRL game live
• State of Origin
• NRLW
• Fox League channel
• On-demand replays
Sky Sport NZ (New Zealand)
The home of rugby league in New Zealand.
Covers:
• NRL
• NRLW
• State of Origin
• Super League (selected)
United Kingdom & Europe
Coverage is split across major broadcasters.
Sky Sports:
• Super League
• NRL (limited)
👉 Sky Sports
BBC:
• Challenge Cup
• International Rugby League
🏆 Where to Watch Each Competition
NRL
• Kayo (Australia)
• Foxtel (Australia)
• Channel 9 (Australia)
• Watch NRL (international)
• Sky Sports (UK)
• Sky Sport (NZ)
NRLW
• Kayo (Australia)
• Foxtel (Australia)
• Channel 9 (Australia)
• Watch NRL (international)
State of Origin
• Australia: Channel 9
• International: Watch NRL
Super League
• Sky Sports (UK)
• BBC (Challenge Cup)
• Sky Go
• Kayo (Limited)
International Rugby League
Coverage varies by region (Kayo, Foxtel, Sky NZ, BBC, Watch NRL).
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is Channel 9 free?
Yes — Channel 9 and 9Now are free to watch.
Does Kayo show every NRL game?
Yes, every game except the Grand Final (9 exclusive).
Can Australians use Watch NRL?
No, only for international viewers.
What’s the cheapest way to watch NRL?
Kayo Basic for full coverage.
9Now for limited free games.
🔍 Summary Table
| Region | Best Options |
|---|---|
| Australia | Kayo, Foxtel, Channel 9 |
| New Zealand | Sky Sport NZ |
| UK | Sky Sports, BBC |
| USA / Canada | Watch NRL |
| Europe / Asia | Watch NRL |
📌 Rugby League Broadcasting Overview
Rugby league is broadcast globally through TV networks and streaming platforms, including Kayo, Foxtel, Channel 9, Sky Sport NZ and Watch NRL. Fans worldwide can watch live matches, replays, highlights and major events like the NRLW, State of Origin and Super League.