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How to Watch Wales, Scotland & Ireland Autumn Internationals Live on UK TV

IPTV VIP UK Service editorial teamPublished 6 min read
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The short answer

All 2026 Autumn Nations Series home fixtures for Scotland (Murrayfield), Wales (Principality Stadium), and Ireland (Aviva Stadium) are broadcast on TNT Sports in the UK. S4C provides free Welsh-language coverage for Wales home fixtures. Every match is available in 4K UHD across our dedicated international sports servers.

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November rugby brings the best of the Southern Hemisphere to the British Isles. From Edinburgh to Cardiff and Dublin, every home nation faces rigorous international tests.

Here is the complete schedule and channel guide to watch Scotland, Wales, and Ireland throughout the autumn campaign.

Key takeaways

  • TNT Sports holds exclusive UK rights for all Autumn Nations Series fixtures
  • S4C provides free-to-air Welsh language broadcasts for Wales home tests
  • Ireland host Southern Hemisphere giants at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin
  • Scotland host marquee tests at Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium
  • Watch all simultaneous Saturday fixtures with dedicated multi-screen feeds

Home Nations Autumn Test Schedule

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FixtureVenueUK BroadcasterAlternative Feeds
Scotland vs Fiji / AustraliaMurrayfield, EdinburghTNT Sports 1Stan Sport (AUS)
Wales vs Australia / South AfricaPrincipality, CardiffTNT Sports & S4CStan Sport, SuperSport
Ireland vs New Zealand / ArgentinaAviva Stadium, DublinTNT Sports & Virgin Media OneSky Sport NZ
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Frequently asked

Can I watch Wales rugby for free on S4C?
Yes. S4C broadcasts Wales home autumn matches in Welsh, while English commentary is exclusive to TNT Sports.

Broadcast rights, fixtures and prices change. This page was last checked on 9 September 2026 — tell us on WhatsApp if you spot something out of date and we will correct it.

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