The Bledisloe Cup returns to Eden Park, the National Intercollegiate Rugby Association (NIRA) women’s rugby season delivers a compelling set of American college matchups, and rugby clubs across the United States prepare for another packed Saturday. Add the Gallagher PREM, United Rugby Championship and French Top 14, and October 9–11 offers plenty for rugby fans to follow.
For American viewers, New Zealand against Australia will be available free through RugbyPass TV. Selected college and professional matches can also be watched through services including ESPN+ and FloRugby.
Bledisloe Cup: New Zealand vs Australia
Saturday, October 10 | 2:10 a.m. ET / Friday, October 9, 11:10 p.m. PT | Eden Park, Auckland
One of rugby’s great rivalries returns with the All Blacks defending a 53-Test unbeaten record at Eden Park dating to 1994, according to New Zealand Rugby. Australia has not won at the Auckland ground since 1986, but the Wallabies arrive under Les Kiss with renewed confidence. New Zealand, coached by former Wallabies boss Dave Rennie, is looking to respond after recent defeats to South Africa.
Damian McKenzie has been named at fly-half after Richie Mo’unga was ruled out with a calf injury. Australia has named Isaac Henry alongside Len Ikitau in midfield in place of the suspended Hunter Paisami, while Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii remains on the wing. That puts Henry and Ikitau opposite a New Zealand midfield of Jordie Barrett and Quinn Tupaea. The contest is the first of two Bledisloe Tests, with the return match in Sydney on October 17.
USA viewing: Free on RugbyPass TV. See RugbyPass’s US viewing announcement and Eden Park’s official event details.
Women’s College Rugby: A Big NIRA Saturday
Harvard vs Navy
Harvard welcomes Navy for its Senior Day fixture after victories over Sacred Heart, Brown and Dartmouth. Navy comes off a 50–30 win over La Salle on October 3. Harvard won 74–7 when the teams last met in Cambridge in 2024.
Dartmouth at Princeton
Unbeaten Princeton (4–0) hosts Dartmouth (2–2). Dartmouth enters after a 57–19 win over American International College, a match in which Marley Larkin scored four tries. Princeton’s undefeated start gives this game particular significance in the NIRA picture.
Queens vs Army
Queens welcomes Army to Charlotte. The Black Knights suffered a narrow 38–36 defeat to LIU on September 26. Follow the matchup, fixture updates and results through RFC’s NIRA Rugby hub.
More women’s college rugby
Saturday’s NIRA schedule also includes Davenport against Lindenwood, American International College against Brown, and New Haven against Northeastern.
Men’s College Rugby: The Games to Follow
Life vs Navy
Life hosts Navy in Marietta. Navy comes off a 64–8 win over Southern Virginia on October 3. The Midshipmen will look to carry that attacking form into Saturday’s meeting.
UCLA vs Brown: Scholars Cup
The FirstPoint USA Scholars Cup features UCLA, Brown, Dartmouth and Notre Dame in a season-long competition. UCLA hosts Brown in the next scheduled fixture, with SchoolSports.tv listed for the live stream.
Friday’s college rugby
Friday’s college schedule includes Army against Mount St. Mary’s, Notre Dame against Michigan, and Penn State Women hosting Walsh Women at 6 p.m. ET. Other kickoff times are to be confirmed.
Saturday’s additional college fixtures
Saturday’s college schedule includes Illinois against Michigan State, Arkansas State against Loyola New Orleans, Iowa against Iowa State, Kutztown against Belmont Abbey, and Walsh Men hosting Wheeling at 1 p.m. ET in North Canton, Ohio. Other kickoff times are to be confirmed.
Follow the college competition hubs for the most up-to-date match listings, standings and results as they become available.
USA Club Rugby: Saturday Across America
Club rugby remains one of the most important parts of the American game. This weekend features men’s and women’s fixtures across the Midwest, Northeast, Carolinas, Capital region and Texas. These are selected scheduled pairings, not a complete national list.
| Competition | Featured fixture |
|---|---|
| Midwest Men’s Division 1 | Metropolis vs Chicago Lions |
| Midwest Men’s Division 1 | Indianapolis Impalas vs Cincinnati Wolfhounds |
| Midwest Men’s Division 1 | Pittsburgh Forge vs Chicago Griffins |
| Midwest Women’s Division 1 | Metropolis Valkyries vs Twin Cities Amazons |
| Midwest Women’s Division 1 | Grand Rapids Growlers vs Columbus Squirrels |
| Empire Men’s Division 2 | New York Rugby Club vs Old Blue |
| Capital Men’s Division 2 | Raleigh vs Norfolk Blues |
| Carolinas Women’s Division 2 | Charleston Hurricanes vs Fayetteville Valkyries |
| Midwest Women’s Division 2 | Palmer College vs County Will Morrigans |
| Texas Men’s Division 4 | Houston Arrows vs HARC |
Kickoff times vary by club. Check the RFC USA Club Rugby hub and the host club before travelling.
Professional Rugby Around the World
Gallagher PREM
Five Gallagher PREM fixtures headline England’s Round 3, with every match available to US viewers on FloRugby.
| Date | Fixture | US kickoff |
|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 9 | Leicester Tigers vs Gloucester | 2:45 p.m. ET |
| Sat, Oct 10 | Northampton Saints vs Bath | 10:05 a.m. ET |
| Sat, Oct 10 | Saracens vs Bristol Bears | 12:30 p.m. ET |
| Sun, Oct 11 | Sale Sharks vs Harlequins | 10 a.m. ET |
| Sun, Oct 11 | Exeter Chiefs vs Newcastle Red Bulls | 10 a.m. ET |
United Rugby Championship
The URC’s third round includes Glasgow Warriors against Connacht and Dragons against Ospreys on Friday. Saturday brings two South African derbies — Bulls against Lions and Stormers against Sharks — alongside Ulster against Munster, Leinster against Cardiff, Zebre against Edinburgh, and Scarlets against Benetton. US viewers can check FloRugby for individual match streams.
French Top 14
France’s Top 14 features Stade Français against Montpellier, Lyon against La Rochelle, Toulon against Racing 92, and Clermont against Bordeaux-Bègles among Saturday’s matches. Toulouse hosts Bayonne on Sunday. For individual Top 14 broadcasts, check the latest US rugby TV listings.
Where to Watch Rugby in the United States
| Match or competition | US viewing information |
|---|---|
| New Zealand vs Australia | RugbyPass TV — free |
| Harvard vs Navy (women) | Streaming TBD |
| Dartmouth vs Princeton (women) | ESPN+ |
| UCLA vs Brown (men) | SchoolSports.tv — per UCLA |
| Queens vs Army (women) | RFC NIRA Rugby hub — check match updates |
| Life vs Navy (men) | FloRugby |
| Selected NIRA and college fixtures | FloRugby / FloCollege — check event listings |
| Gallagher PREM and URC | FloRugby — check individual listings |
For the broader broadcast picture, see Rugby Fan Central’s Rugby on TV guide. Streaming rights and schedules are subject to change.
By the Numbers
53 Consecutive unbeaten All Blacks Tests at Eden Park entering this weekend.
1986 The last year Australia won at Eden Park.
4–0 Princeton women’s record ahead of the Dartmouth matchup.
2–2 Dartmouth women’s record entering Saturday.
2 Bledisloe Cup Tests scheduled in October 2026.
3 Major European professional leagues highlighted this weekend: PREM, URC and Top 14.
The Weekend Ahead
For US rugby supporters, this is a weekend with something at every level: a free-to-watch international rivalry, major women’s college fixtures, prominent men’s collegiate matchups and a nationwide club schedule. Harvard–Navy, Dartmouth–Princeton and Queens–Army deserve particular attention as the women’s college season builds toward its championships, while Life–Navy and the Scholars Cup add plenty of interest on the men’s side.
Rugby Fan Central will continue tracking the results and developments that matter to American rugby fans throughout the weekend.
