Australia faces Italy in a critical Matchday 3 clash of the Nations Championship 2026, hosted in Perth. Joe Schmidt steps down as Wallabies coach for this match, with both teams seeking to avoid a three-game losing streak in the Southern Hemisphere Series. Schmidt aims to conclude his tenure on a positive note, despite Australia’s current six-game winless run. The Wallabies have relied on Declan Meredith at fly half, while Carlo Tizzano and Max Jorgensen feature in the starting lineup.
Italy, despite a 47-17 loss to New Zealand, showed resilience before a red card derailed their chances. Coach Gonzalo Quesada has implemented significant changes following their defeat, excluding Tommaso Menoncello. The squad features Louis Lynagh, Monty Ioane, and Paolo Garbisi at fly half.
Free Viewing Options
Yes. The match is available via free-to-air broadcasts in several countries:
- United States: Rugby Pass TV
- United Kingdom: ITVX
- Ireland: Virgin Media Play
- Australia: 9Now
Using a VPN for International Access
Travelers can access home-country streams using a Virtual Private Network (VPN) to bypass regional restrictions.
United States Broadcast
Live coverage in the US is available via Rugby Pass TV, accessible through their website or app with Chromecast, Airplay, AppleTV, and Android TV compatibility.
United Kingdom Broadcast
In the UK, the match airs on ITV1 with live streaming available via ITVX requiring a TV license and registration.
Ireland Broadcast
Viewers in Ireland can access the match via Virgin Media One or Virgin Media Play streaming.
Australia Broadcast
Australian audiences can watch on Channel 9 via 9Now, with Stan Sport offering comprehensive Nations Championship coverage for a subscription fee.
New Zealand Broadcast
Sky Sports NZ broadcasts the match via satellite or the Sky Sport Now streaming service.
South Africa Broadcast
Supersport in South Africa covers the match through DStv subscriptions starting at Rs99/month.
Canada Broadcast
Premier Sports streams the game in Canada with subscription options ranging from CA$29.99/month to CA$139.99/year.
Match Schedule
The Australia vs Italy clash begins at 6:10 PM AWST in Perth, corresponding to 3:10 AM PT / 6:10 AM ET / 11:10 AM BST / 8:10 PM AEST.
Head-to-Head Record
Australia leads 18-2 in all-time encounters, with a 7-0 record in matches held on Australian soil.
Mobile Viewing
Most broadcasters offer dedicated mobile apps for live streaming. Rugby Pass TV, ITVX, Virgin Media Play, and 9Now provide compatible platforms for smartphones.
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