Live rugby union today: What live rugby union is on TV and streaming this week?
Your guide to the best live rugby union matches from around the world on TV and streaming.
'Tis the season for elite rugby union international action though there is just one remaining international going ahead in the Autumn Internationals this weekend.
Ireland wrap up the Autumn Nations Series with one final showdown against Australia.
They will be keen to round off November with a victory versus elite opposition following a defeat to New Zealand, an uncomfortable win over Argentina and blow-out rout against Fiji.
TNT Sports and discovery+ boast the lion's share of rugby union TV rights for the remainder of 2024 and beyond, with Premiership Rugby starting up again. Autumn Internationals rugby matches will also be broadcast on the platform following a new deal until 2025.
Sky Sports will show games from The Rugby Championship between Southern Hemisphere teams, while BBC and ITV will return to show the Six Nations as usual each year.
Premier Sports mop up plenty of the remaining action with United Rugby Championship, French Top 14, European Champions Cup and Challenge Cup matches across their channels and online.
RadioTimes.com brings you a round-up of live rugby union on TV today and coming up.
Rugby union today: What live rugby union is on TV this week?
Friday 29th November
Gallagher Premiership Rugby
- Harlequins v Bristol Bears (7:45pm) TNT Sports 2 / TNT Sports Ultimate / Discovery+ Premium
- Newcastle v Saracens (7:45pm) TNT Sports Extra / Discovery+
United Rugby Championship
- Glasgow Warriors v Scarlets (7:35pm) Premier Sports 2 / BBC iPlayer / BBC2 Wales / BBC Sport Website
- Ulster v Leinster (7:35pm) Premier Sports 1 / BBC iPlayer / BBC Sport Website / BBC2 Northern Ireland / RTE 2 / RTE Player
Scottish Women’s Premiership
- Stirling County v Stewartry Women (7:35pm) BBC iPlayer / BBC Sport Website / BBC Alba
Saturday 30th November
Autumn Internationals
- Ireland v Australia (3:10pm) TNT Sports 1 / TNT Sports Ultimate / Discovery+ Premium
Gallagher Premiership Rugby
- Northampton v Gloucester (3:00pm) TNT Sports Extra / Discovery+
- Bath v Exeter (5:45pm) TNT Sports 1 / TNT Sports Ultimate / Discovery+ Premium
United Rugby Championship
- Sharks v Stormers (3:00pm) Premier Sports 1
- Cardiff Rugby v Dragons (5:15pm) Premier Sports 2
- Connacht v Bulls (5:30pm) Premier Sports 1 / RTE 2 / RTE Player
- Munster v Lions (7:35pm) Premier Sports 1 / TG4
- Zebre v Ospreys (7:35pm) BBC iPlayer / Premier Player / S4C / S4C Online
- Edinburgh v Benetton Treviso (7:35pm) Premier Sports 2
French Top 14
- Racing 92 v Toulouse (1:30pm) Premier Sports 2
- Bordeaux Begles v Montpellier (3:30pm) Premier Player
- Perpignan v Toulon (8:00pm) Premier Player
Premiership Women’s Rugby
- Harlequins Ladies v Ealing Trailfinders Women (3:00pm) YouTube
Rugby Europe Trophy
- Luxembourg v Croatia (5:00pm) RugbyEurope TV
Sunday 1st December
Gallagher Premiership Rugby
- Sale Sharks v Leicester Tigers (3:15pm) TNT Sports 1 / TNT Sports Ultimate / Discovery+ Premium
French Top 14
- Bayonne v Stade Francais (8:00pm) Premier Player
Premiership Women’s Rugby
- Sale Sharks Women v Leicester Tigers Women (12:00pm) TNT Sports 1 / Discovery+ Premium
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