Sharks vs All Blacks: How to Watch Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry Live
New Zealand head into Tuesday’s fixture against the Sharks in Durban looking to extend their winning start to Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry tour, though tourists face mounting pressure after a narrower-than-indicated opening victory over the Stormers, according to reporting from TechRadar. Dave Rennie’s side secured a 38-21 win in Cape Town on Friday, but the scoreline masked significant vulnerabilities in discipline, aerial contests, and the scrum.
According to TechRadar, the All Blacks were level with the Stormers with just 13 minutes remaining before late injuries shifted momentum and allowed the visitors to score three tries in the final eight minutes. Rennie acknowledged that his squad was off the pace in multiple areas during that pre-season fixture. Against a resilient Sharks side at Kings Park Stadium—widely known as the Shark Tank—any repetition of those errors could invite an upset on Tuesday.
Roster Changes and Squad Depth for the All Blacks
The touring squad continues to manage notable absences as regular skipper Ardie Savea and all-time top scorer Will Jordan remain sidelined, according to TechRadar. In their absence, Luke Jacobson will captain the side for the first time. The team selection also features Ruben Love starting at fly-half, with Damian McKenzie shifting to fullback to cover the backline.
The Sharks present a formidable challenge on home turf despite struggling across the broader United Rugby Championship. TechRadar notes that while John Plumtree’s side won only 8 of their 18 URC fixtures last season, they posted a strong 7-2 record in Durban. That home run included victories over conference heavyweights such as the Bulls, Stormers, Munster, and Cardiff.
Global Broadcast and Streaming Options
Fans across different regions have distinct viewing pathways to follow the second match of the South African tour. According to TechRadar, viewers in the United States can live stream the match for free on RugbyPass TV, which offers comprehensive coverage of international rugby competitions alongside on-demand replays and classic matches.
In the United Kingdom, live coverage is broadcast via Sky Sports Action, with subscription options starting at £24 per month for existing Sky customers and rising to £35 for new subscribers, alongside NOW Sports memberships. Australian audiences can tune in exclusively through Stan Sport, which requires a subscription starting at AU$9.99 per month plus an additional AU$20 monthly sports add-on. Meanwhile, supporters in New Zealand can watch the action on Sky Sport 1, accessible via satellite or through Sky Sport Now streaming passes starting at NZ$29.99 per day or NZ$59.99 per month, as reported by TechRadar.