Army vs Navy live stream 2024: How to watch Inter-Services rugby match online
The Navy are looking to go back-to-back at Twickenham
![Army win a lineout during the Babcock Trophy rugby union match](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/U2ogVVtNzibBxVhz9KhLmL-320-80.jpg)
An annual grudge match that's been played 96 times since 1920 and only interrupted by WW2 and the Covid pandemic, Army vs Navy is an institution and provides a rich source of pride and braggadocio for military personnel and families. Here's where to watch Army vs Navy live streams online – from anywhere.
Kick-off: Saturday, May 4 at 2pm BST / 9am ET / 6am PT / 11pm AEST |
FREE stream: Forces News YouTube (Global) | Rugby Pass TV (Global) |
Use NordVPN to watch any stream |
The Navy secured their first victory over the Army since 2010 last year, thanks to tries from Setareki Raumakita, Dan Rutter and Jarrard Hayler, while Jordan Gott was named man of the match after sending six penalties and three conversions over the crossbar.
It was the first time they'd laid hands on the Babcock Trophy since 2016 but they haven't won back-to-back games against the Army in 28 years.
That's because the Army have for decades been the dominant force in the Inter-Services Competition, winning the title 19 times in the past 25 years. However, even with Germany international Cameron McDonald contributing a hat-trick of tries, they were unable to find their sea legs a year ago.
Fiji and Northampton Saints hooker Sam Matavesi, representing the Navy, will be the biggest star on show at Twickenham. You can follow our guide to get an Army vs Navy live stream from all over the world – including FREE stream options.
How to watch Army vs Navy for free
The Army vs Navy rugby match is being live streamed for free on the Forces News YouTube channel.
Live coverage is scheduled to begin at 1.30pm BST on Saturday afternoon.
The game is also being shown for free on Rugby Pass TV, which also has the rights to SVNS, the Pacific Four Series and Japan Rugby League One.
It's a free streaming service, but you need to register an account in order to tune in.
If you're abroad and struggling to access the Army vs Navy live stream, you'll need a good VPN.
Unblock any stream with a VPN
If you're keen to watch Army vs Navy but you're away from home and the coverage is geo-blocked, then you could always use a VPN to access it (assuming you're not breaching any broadcaster T&Cs, of course). You may be surprised by how simple it is to do.
Use a VPN to live stream Army vs Navy from anywhere:
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Using a VPN is as easy as one-two-three...
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2. Connect to the appropriate server location - open the VPN app, hit 'choose location' and select the appropriate location
3. Go to the broadcaster's live stream - so, in this case, just head to YouTube or Rugby Pass TV
2024 Army vs Navy schedule
(All times GMT)
- 2pm – Army vs Navy (men)
- 4.45pm – Army vs Navy (women)
Aatif is a freelance copywriter and journalist based in the UK. He’s written about technology, science and politics for publications including Gizmodo, The Independent, Trusted Reviews and Newsweek, but focuses on streaming at Future, an arrangement that combines two of his greatest passions: sport and penny-pinching.