This year has been all about Rugby Union, but that doesn't mean you should forget about the other code. We've seen a lot of thrilling Rugby League this year, and that is continuing this autumn with a three-test series between England and Tonga.
If you're interested in watching the first-ever international series between the two nations for free from anywhere in the world, we've got all the information you need.
When is the England vs. Tonga 2023 rugby league series?
The last time England and Tonga came head-to-head was in 2017’s Rugby League World Cup semi-final, with England just doing enough to win 20-18.
Tonga will be looking for revenge in this eagerly-anticipated series:
- First Test (Totally Wicked Stadium, St. Helens) — 2.30 p.m. BST on Oct. 22
- Second Test (John Smith’s Stadium, Huddersfield) — 2.30 p.m. BST on Oct. 28
- Third Test (Huddersfield, Leeds) — 2.30 p.m. BST on Nov. 4
You can watch every fixture from this series for free.
How to watch the England vs. Tonga series for free
Live coverage of the series between England and Tonga is available for free on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
BBC iPlayer is geo-restricted to the UK, but anyone can access this free streaming platform with a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in another country, meaning you can unblock BBC iPlayer from anywhere in the world.
This process might sound complicated, but it's actually pretty straightforward:
- Sign up for a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)
- Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)
- Open up the app and connect to a server in the UK
- Visit BBC iPlayer
- Watch England vs. Tonga for free from anywhere in the world
The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but most do offer free trials or money-back guarantees. By using these offers, you can watch this series without committing with your cash. This is obviously not a long-term solution, but you've got enough time to watch this series before recovering your investment. This is sneaky, but it works.
What is the best VPN for BBC iPlayer?
There are multiple VPNs that can reliably unblock streaming services from around the world, including popular services like Surfshark and NordVPN. These are great options, but ExpressVPN continues to lead the way when it comes to streaming.
ExpressVPN is the best choice for unblocking free streaming services, for a number of reasons:
- Servers in 94 countries including the UK
- Easy-to-use app available on all major devices including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more
- Strict no-logging policy so your data is always secure
- Fast streaming speeds free from throttling
- Up to five simultaneous connections
- 30-day money-back guarantee
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