Já compartilhamos muitos casos de vidas que foram salvas com a ajuda do Apple Watch, mas a maioria deles parte de relatos feitos pelos protagonistas (ou terceiros) nas redes sociais ou para publicações jornalísticas.
Desta vez, a própria Apple publicou em seu canal no YouTube o relato de um homem chamado Phil, que contou em um vídeo de pouco mais de meio minuto como o recurso SOS de Emergência do relógio salvou a sua vida.
Ele relatou estar pedalando em uma trilha com seus filhos pequenos quando calculou mal um salto e sofreu um acidente que o deixou desacordado — o que fez o Apple Watch detectar a queda e ligar imediatamente para a emergência.
“Só agradeço muito por estar usando o meu Apple Watch”, disse Phil, que foi resgatado pelos bombeiros e ficou internado por uma semana após quebrar a clavícula e sete costelas por causa do acidente.
Baita história, não?
Apple Watch Ultra 3
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De acordo com informações da Bloomberg, a Apple lançará na próxima semana o “Apple Upgrade”, um serviço de assinatura que incluirá iPhones, iPads, Macs e até mesmo Apple Watches.
Desenvolvida em parceria com a empresa financeira Klarna Group Plc, a iniciativa será disponibilizada primeiro apenas nos Estados Unidos — tanto em lojas físicas da Maçã quanto na Apple Store Online.
Assim como outros programas do tipo, o “Apple Upgrade” permitirá que os usuários quitem o dispositivo antecipadamente durante o contrato, façam um upgrade para um modelo mais recente antes do fim da assinatura ou fiquem com o aparelho ao final do período de locação. Ainda segundo as informações, é possível que taxas adicionais sejam cobradas em casos específicos.
Mais precisamente, aluguéis de iPhones e Apple Watches terão uma duração de 24 meses, enquanto Macs e iPads poderão ser usados por 36 meses. Sujeito a uma análise de crédito antes da contratação do serviço, o usuário sempre poderá devolver o seu aparelho ao final do período de locação.
A Bloomberg disse ainda que o plano da Maçã é divulgar o “Apple Upgrade” como uma forma de realizar pagamentos menores do que os oferecidos por programas de financiamento tradicionais. Além disso, ela estaria se preparando para descontinuar o iPhone Upgrade Program e a modalidade de financiamento tradicional para abrir espaço para a nova oferta.
Ao contrário do iPhone Upgrade Program, no entanto, o “Apple Upgrade” não incluirá o AppleCare; dispositivos de entrada — como o Apple Watch SE 3, o iPad (A16 Bionic), o iPhone 16 e o MacBook Neo — não estarão disponíveis no novo programa; por fim, usuários corporativos e estudantes também ficarão de fora da brincadeira.
Rumorado há alguns anos — e supostamente cancelado internamente pela companhia no final de 2024 — o “Apple Upgrade” chegará pouco tempo depois de a Apple aumentar os preços de vários de seus produtos em decorrência da crise de DRAM 1Dynamic random access memory, ou memória dinâmica de acesso aleatório., provocada pela alta demanda por chips de memória no mercado de inteligência artificial.
Notas de rodapé
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Dynamic random access memory, ou memória dinâmica de acesso aleatório.
Começando pelas novidades que chegaram hoje, a maioria delas tem relação com a Siri AI. Agora, por exemplo, o sistema exibe uma tela de boas-vindas para o usuário quando ele usa a nova assistente pela primeira vez.
New in iOS 27 beta 4: There is a new splash screen when using Siri AI for the first time pic.twitter.com/R6kFXk1loF
Falando em Siri AI, a nova beta acrescentou novas opções de vozes na personalização da Siri — que requerem dispositivos com pelo menos 12GB de memória, cabe recordar.
New in iOS 27 beta 4: Apple has added more Siri voices with a note that customizations for them are coming soon pic.twitter.com/5ksQXTERAm
Já na seção da Siri do aplicativo Ajustes, há uma nova opção para ajustar o tamanho das prévias das informações da assistente, com a possibilidade de escolher entre nenhuma e até até cinco linhas. No menu de Acessibilidade, há uma nova opção “Sempre Mostrar Solicitação” que exibe na tela uma transcrição do que você diz à Siri.
Além disso, a Apple removeu o recurso que causava um efeito de profundidade ao abrir a central de notificações. Ao deslizar, era possível ver um recorte do elemento principal do papel de parede da Tela de Início, mas isso não está mais disponível.
iOS 27 beta 4 removes the depth effect when opening Notification Center, a change that first showed up in beta 3. pic.twitter.com/1at4mqM3KU
Ainda em termos de correção, os ícones de atalhos na Tela Bloqueada mantém a aparência tanto no modo escuro quanto no modo claro.
Outras novidades incluem:
Na seção de ajustes do app Apple TV, há uma nova opção “Downloads Automáticos”. Ao ativá-la, os dois próximos episódios das séries que você começar a assistir na seção “Continuar Assistindo” serão baixados automaticamente.
Uma nova opção “Ampliar fotos para preencher”, na seção de ajustes do aplicativo Fotos (Photos), amplia levemente as fotos que têm proporção próxima à da tela e vem ativada por padrão.
Na seção Câmera (Camera) do aplicativo Ajustes, há uma opção para escolher um formato ProRes Log se você ativar o Apple ProRes.
Existe uma opção para ativar ou desativar o recurso Assistência ao Wi-Fi para cada rede Wi-Fi conectada, independentemente de a função geral estar ativada ou não.
Ainda durante o ciclo da terceira beta, outro destaque vai para a possibilidade de a Siri AI obter informações de aplicativos de terceiros — algo que, por ora, parece se restringir a informar o nível de bateria de veículos elétricos.
O app Traduzir (Translate), por sua vez, também suportará os idiomas/dialetos português (Portugal), dinamarquês, malaio, norueguês bokmål, sueco, cantonês (chinês tradicional) e espanhol (México e Estados Unidos).
Além disso, uma nova (e bem bonita) animação ao estilo Liquid Glass para o ícone de bateria fraca aparece quando o iPhone está prestes a “morrer”.
Apple really cooked with iOS 27 Beta 3🔥 That new liquid-glass, low-battery animation is absolutely sick. The glow and texture on the graphic are pure eye candy—almost makes you want your phone to die just to look at it. pic.twitter.com/gmFwRMhSbd
Por fim, de acordo com o Cult of Mac, especificamente na terceira beta do watchOS 27, a Apple passou a permitir usar a Siri para configurar um tempo adicional para um timer já em andamento — algo impossível até então nos relógios da Maçã.
Desenvolvedores já podem instalar as quartas versões de teste do iOS 27 (compilação 24A5390f), iPadOS 27 (idem), macOS Golden Gate 27 (26A5388g), watchOS 27 (24R5325h), tvOS 27 (24J5325d) e visionOS 27 (24M5326g).
Além dos sistemas, também está disponível para desenvolvedores a quarta beta do Xcode 27 (compilação 27A5228h).
Os novos sistemas, anunciados na WWDC26, trarão novidades e diversas melhorias para iPhones, iPads, Macs, Apple Watches, Apple TVs e Vision Pros — conforme temos acompanhado e detalhado no apanhado de matérias abaixo.
Como de costume, nós estamos de olho para conferir as novidades incluídas com as novas betas e detalharemos tudo sobre elas por aqui, então continuem acompanhando!
A Apple disponibilizou hoje as Release Candidates (RCs) do iOS 26.6 (compilação 23G71), iPadOS 26.6 (idem), macOS Tahoe 26.6 (25G70), watchOS 26.6 (23U67), tvOS 26.6 (23L772), Software do HomePod 26.6 (idem) e visionOS 26.6 (23O770).
Também foram disponibilizadas hoje as sextas RCs do macOS Sonoma 14.8.8 (compilação 23J619) e do macOS Sequoia 15.7.8 (24G822).
É importante não confundir essas versões com os testes do iOS 27 e demais sistemas operacionais anunciados na WWDC26. Enquanto as versões 26.6 provavelmente sairão para todos já na semana que vem, os sistemas 27 só serão lançados lá para setembro.
De acordo com as notas de atualização, o update do iOS 26.6 inclui correções de erros, atualizações de segurança e otimiza a indexação do Spotlight para preparar o sistema para o iOS 27. Caso alguma outra novidade surja com essa última rodada de testes, avisaremos por aqui, é claro. 😉
Apple Watch Series 11, Apple Watch Ultra 3, and Apple Watch SE 3.
Global shipments of Edge AI-capable smartwatches experienced robust growth in the first quarter of 2026, with Apple maintaining overwhelming dominance in the emerging category of on-device AI wearables. According to Counterpoint Research, the Apple Watch accounted for the vast majority of these AI-enabled shipments, highlighting the company’s lead in integrating advanced intelligence directly into its devices.
Edge AI Reaches 25% Market Penetration with Strong Growth
Counterpoint Research reported that global Edge AI-capable smartwatch shipments grew by 70% year-over-year in Q1 2026, achieving a market penetration of 25%. One in every four smartwatches shipped during the quarter now features Edge AI capabilities, enabling local machine learning inference for improved speed, privacy, and efficiency.
Apple solely accounted for ~90% of Edge AI smartwatch shipments in Q1 2026. This dominance stems from its custom Neural Engine technology, which powers seamless on-device features such as Siri intent recognition, high-frequency sleep apnea monitoring, and advanced gesture detection without cloud dependency.
Health Monitoring Features Accelerate
The adoption of Edge AI aligns with rapid growth in advanced health capabilities. Shipments of smartwatches with blood pressure monitoring doubled, while those with sleep apnea detection tripled between Q1 2025 and Q1 2026. Key penetration shifts include:
• Blood pressure monitoring: rose from 11% to 23% of shipments
• Sleep apnea detection: increased from 5% to 18%
• ECG: grew from 31% to 34%
These developments reflect a broader industry move toward clinically relevant, real-time health insights powered by on-device AI.
Apple’s Overall Market Performance
Apple’s shipments grew 21% year-over-year, securing a 23% share of the total global smartwatch market. Counterpoint Principal Analyst Anshika Jain said in a statement: “Apple captured the highest shipment share and was the strongest performer in the quarter, helped by its refreshed lineup, meaningful health upgrades and the more affordable Apple Watch SE 3.”
Counterpoint’s Research Director Mohit Agrawal commented on the transition in Edge AI, “Edge AI in smartwatches is shifting from primarily a hardware integration to one that also includes software optimization. The real unlock is smaller, more efficient models and OS-level access that lets any app run inference locally. AI needs to turn from a single application into a personal layer that works on personal data. This enables instant health alerts, gesture control, and richer personalized experiences, and that is why Edge AI penetration is set to approach 32% in 2026.”
MacDailyNews Take: Counterpoint expects Edge AI penetration in smartwatches to near 32% by the end of 2026. As the category evolves from basic tracking to intelligent, personalized health and interaction tools, Apple’s integration of hardware, software, and privacy-focused AI continues to give it a substantial edge in the competitive wearable market.
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Nosso aplicativo — disponível para iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch e Mac — acaba de receber uma atualização significativa para a versão 5.0.2, repleta de melhorias e correções pedidas por muitos de vocês. 😉
Atendendo a muitos pedidos, implementamos de volta o gesto de deslizar a partir do canto da tela para sair de um post e retornar à tela inicial do app.
Também corrigimos um comportamento que incomodava bastante: ao tocar em links externos dentro de um post e depois voltar para o app, agora você retorna exatamente para a mesma posição de leitura em que estava — sem perder o lugar.
Os favoritos também passaram por uma revisão importante e agora são devidamente sincronizados entre iPhone, iPad e Mac.
Melhorias na marcação de posts como lidos/não lidos, incluindo o retorno de uma seção “Posts” nos ajustes do app;
A possibilidade de adicionar tíquetes ao Carteira (Wallet) diretamente pelo app;
Aprimoramentos gerais em acessibilidade.
Agradecimentos
Fica aqui um agradecimento especial ao Cassio Rossi e ao Mozzer pelas colaborações feitas em nosso projeto no GitHub para esta versão.
A atualização já está disponível na App Store — e, como sempre, vale a pena atualizar o quanto antes para aproveitar todas as novidades. Em breve, é claro, voltamos com mais! 😉
Fechando a semana com a nossa tradicional seleção de promoções na App Store para esta sexta-feira!
Canon: Chord Composer, desenvolvido por Dylan Shade, destaca-se como uma ferramenta de composição extremamente intuitiva e inspiradora — e, por isso, é o nosso destaque do dia.
O app combina três modos de criação (Instant Inspiration, Intelligent Discovery e Total Control), permitindo desde progressões totalmente aleatórias até construções manuais detalhadas.
A interface, limpa e direta, facilita a experimentação dos acordes de diferentes estilos (jazz, guitarra, piano, ukulele) e a audição de tudo com reprodução realista, seja você um músico profissional ou apenas um entusiasta no assunto.
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Kylian Mbappe is set to face Real Madrid team-mate Jude Bellingham as France take on England in the FIFA World Cup 2026 third place play-off in Miami — and you can live stream the game around the world for free.
Les Bleus were many people's favourites to win the tournament, but a deeply disappointing 2-0 defeat by Spain in the semi-finals ended their hopes of lifting the World Cup for a third time. While a bronze medal would feel like scant consolation, France will nonetheless be motivated to triumph. Manager Didier Deschamps ends a hugely successful 14-year spell in charge of Les Bleus after this game and he will be keen to finish on a high, while captain Mbappe heads into the last weekend of the tournament level on eight goals with Lionel Messi in the race for the Golden Boot.
England's semi-final defeat was even more crushing than their opponents', as they conceded twice late on to lose 2-1 to bitter rivals Argentina. It means the Three Lions' years of hurt will stretch beyond 60 after they fell short yet again, having reached at least the semi-finals in four of the past five major tournaments. England beat Norway in Miami in the quarter-finals seven days ago, and if they triumph here again it would represent their best showing at a World Cup other than when they lifted the trophy in 1966, having lost their previous two third-place games in 1990 and 2018.
So, read on as we show you exactly how to watch France vs England for free from anywhere in the FIFA World Cup 2026.
How to watch France vs England for free
France vs England is available to watch for free in multiple countries, including the UK, Australia, Brazil, Belgium, Ireland, Netherlands, Switzerland and Turkey.
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How to watch France vs England in the US
US viewers can watch France vs England on Fox (English commentary) or Telemundo (Spanish commentary).
Those looking for a streaming service instead can watch France vs England on Fox One (3-day free trial). Telemundo is also available via Peacock ($10.99/month).
Visiting the US from the UK? You can still watch your World Cup stream for free thanks to Norton VPN (try for 60 days).
How to watch France vs England in the UK
UK customers are in luck as they can stream France vs England for free on BBC One. Live coverage is also available via BBC iPlayer.
You require a TV license and a valid UK postcode for an account (e.g. SE1 7PB).
Norton VPN can unlock your stream if you're abroad today.
How to watch France vs England in Australia
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France vs England will be shown for free in Australia on SBS On Demand.
The streaming platform has every game of the tournament for free, making it the perfect place for your World Cup viewing.
Traveling for work or on holiday? A VPN like Norton VPN can help unlock your free stream.
How to watch France vs England in Canada
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In Canada, TSN will be broadcasting France vs England.
You can live stream via the TSN+ streaming platform, which costs CA$8 per month or CA$80 per year.
Outside of Canada? Use Norton VPN whilst you're traveling away from home to unlock your stream.
How to watch France vs England in New Zealand
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In New Zealand, France vs England will be broadcast on TVNZ+.
While some World Cup games are free on TVNZ+, this match requires the tournament pass (NZ$44.95).
France vs England: Match Information
What time does France vs England start?
France vs England kicks off at 10pm BST / 5pm ET on Saturday, July 18. That's 7am AEST on Sunday, July 19 in Australia.
What are the squads for France vs England?
France
Goalkeepers: Mike Maignan (AC Milan), Robin Risser (Lens), Brice Samba (Rennes).
Defenders: Lucas Digne (Aston Villa), Malo Gusto (Chelsea), Lucas Hernandez (Paris St-Germain), Theo Hernandez (Al Hilal), Ibrahima Konate (Liverpool), Maxence Lacroix (Crystal Palace), Jules Kounde (Barcelona), William Saliba (Arsenal), Dayot Upamenaco (Bayern Munich).
Midfielders: N'Golo Kante (Fenerbache), Manu Kone (Roma), Adrien Rabiot (AC Milan), Aurelien Tchouameni (Real Madrid), Warren Zaire-Emery (Paris St-Germain).
Goalkeepers: Dean Henderson (Crystal Palace), Jordan Pickford (Everton), James Trafford (Manchester City).
Defenders: Dan Burn (Newcastle United), Trevoh Chalobah (Chelsea), Marc Guehi (Manchester City), Reece James (Chelsea), Ezri Konsa (Aston Villa), Nico O'Reilly (Manchester City), Jarell Quansah (Bayer Leverkusen), Djed Spence (Tottenham Hotspur), John Stones (Manchester City).
Midfielders: Elliot Anderson (Nottingham Forest), Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid), Eberechi Eze (Arsenal), Jordan Henderson (Brentford), Kobbie Mainoo (Manchester United), Declan Rice (Arsenal), Morgan Rogers (Aston Villa).
Forwards: Anthony Gordon (Barcelona), Harry Kane (Bayern Munich), Noni Madueke (Arsenal), Marcus Rashford (Manchester United), Bukayo Saka (Arsenal), Ivan Toney (Al-Ahli), Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa).
France vs England: Road to the third place play-off
Stage
France
England
Group stage
Group I: 1st, 9 points
Group L: 1st, 7 points
Last 32
Beat Sweden (3-0)
Beat DR Congo (2-1)
Last 16
Beat Paraguay (1-0)
Beat Mexico (3-2)
Quarter-finals
Beat Morocco (2-0)
Beat Norway (2-1 AET)
Semi-finals
Lost to Spain (2-0)
Lost to Argentina (2-1)
What is the weather for France vs England?
The temperature in Miami on Saturday is forecast to be around 86F (30C) at kick-off, although it is expected to feel like 88F (31C).
The humidity level is expected to range from 66-69 per cent during the game, which is considered high.
Can I watch France vs England on my mobile?
Of course, most broadcasters have streaming services that you can access through mobile apps or via your phone's browser.
You can also stay up-to-date with all of the key World Cup moments on the official social media channels on X/Twitter (@FIFAWorldCup), Instagram (@FIFAWorldCup), TikTok (@FIFAWorldCup) and YouTube (@FIFA).
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Sleep tracking on Apple Watch can make an invisible part of daily health easier to understand. Each morning, the watch may show sleep duration, stages, interruptions, overnight vitals and a score intended to summarize the night.
That information can be useful. It can also create a new habit of judging the entire day before getting out of bed.
One low score may make a person feel tired before noticing how they actually feel. A few minutes less deep sleep can become a source of concern. Going to bed can even start to feel like a test that must be passed rather than a normal biological process.
Apple Watch sleep data works better as a long-term observation tool than as a nightly verdict. The goal is not to collect perfect scores. It is to notice repeatable patterns and make small changes when those patterns match real-life problems.
What Apple Watch Measures During Sleep
Apple Watch estimates sleep using movement and signals collected while it is worn overnight. Depending on the model and available features, the Health and Sleep apps can show total sleep time, awake periods and estimates for core, deep and REM sleep.
The watch may also collect sleeping heart rate, respiratory rate, wrist temperature and other overnight metrics. The Vitals app compares several of these measurements with the user’s established typical range.
A sleep score compresses parts of the night into one number or category. Apple’s score considers factors including sleep duration, consistency and time spent awake. That makes it convenient, but convenience should not be confused with a complete medical interpretation.
The watch cannot know whether a stressful conversation kept someone awake, whether a child interrupted the night or whether the wearer woke feeling unexpectedly refreshed after fewer hours. It estimates physiological and behavioral signals. The person still supplies the context.
Sleep Tracking Apple Watch Data Works Best as a Trend
One night can be distorted by almost anything: travel, alcohol, illness, noise, a late meal, room temperature or a loose watch band. Even the position of the arm can affect sensor collection.
A weekly or monthly view is more useful because it reduces the influence of isolated nights. Patterns begin to emerge around bedtime consistency, total duration and changes in overnight vitals.
To review longer sleep trends on iPhone:
Health > Search > Sleep > select the weekly, monthly or six-month view
Look first at sleep duration and timing. These measurements are generally easier to interpret than small changes in individual sleep stages.
A person who repeatedly sleeps less on work nights may have a scheduling issue. Someone whose sleep becomes more fragmented after late caffeine may have found a useful connection. A consistently irregular bedtime may explain more than whether deep sleep moved by 12 minutes on Tuesday.
The data becomes valuable when it supports an observation that can lead to a realistic adjustment.
Image Credit: Apple Inc.
Do Not Treat Sleep Stages as Exact Measurements
Core, deep and REM sleep are presented as distinct colored sections, which can make them appear more precise than they are. Apple Watch estimates these stages from signals available at the wrist. A clinical sleep study uses additional equipment and is designed for medical evaluation.
That does not make the stage information worthless. It means small nightly differences should not be overinterpreted.
A person does not need to increase deep sleep manually or achieve a perfect proportion of REM sleep. Sleep architecture changes naturally across age, stress levels, exercise, illness and different parts of the night.
Use stage data to notice substantial or persistent changes, not to compete with yesterday’s chart. Spending 15 minutes less in one estimated stage is not automatically a health problem.
Start With How You Feel
Before opening the Sleep app, notice how the morning feels.
Was waking difficult? Is concentration normal? Is there unusual daytime sleepiness? Does the body feel recovered after exercise? Was the night interrupted for an obvious reason?
This brief self-check prevents the score from defining the experience. Someone may feel fine after a lower-rated night, while another person may feel exhausted despite receiving a favorable score.
The most useful interpretation combines both sources: subjective experience and device data. When they repeatedly agree, the pattern deserves attention. When they conflict for one night, there may be no reason to react.
Use Vitals as Context, Not a Diagnosis
The Vitals app can show whether overnight measurements such as heart rate, respiratory rate, wrist temperature and sleep duration fall within a typical range. It becomes more useful after the watch has collected enough nights to establish a personal baseline.
An outlier may reflect alcohol, medication, elevation, intense training or the beginning of an illness. It may also be an ordinary variation or imperfect reading.
Several unusual metrics appearing together may provide more context than one isolated number. Even then, Apple Watch data should not be used to diagnose a condition independently.
Persistent symptoms, breathing concerns, extreme daytime sleepiness or major changes in sleep should be discussed with a qualified healthcare professional. Bring the trend data if it helps describe what has been happening, but do not let the watch replace an evaluation.
Build a Routine Around Behavior, Not Scores
The healthiest use of sleep tracking is to connect the data with actions a person can actually control.
A consistent bedtime may improve the pattern. Charging the watch before the evening makes tracking more reliable. Reducing late caffeine, adjusting the bedroom temperature or moving an intense workout earlier may also produce noticeable changes.
To set a sleep schedule:
Health > Search > Sleep > Full Schedule & Options > Add Schedule
A schedule can provide Wind Down reminders and help keep bedtime more regular. It should remain a helpful structure rather than a rigid obligation. Life will occasionally interrupt it.
Choose one adjustment and observe it for a week or two. Changing five habits after one poor night makes it difficult to identify what helped.
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When Sleep Tracking Creates More Stress
Some people become preoccupied with improving sleep data, repeatedly checking results or worrying that a low score guarantees a bad day. The anxiety can itself make falling asleep more difficult.
That is a sign to reduce exposure to the numbers.
Sleep tracking can be turned off temporarily, or the data can be reviewed only once per week. Another option is to avoid checking the score in the morning and examine trends at a neutral time later.
To change sleep tracking settings:
Watch app on iPhone > My Watch > Sleep
A break does not erase the knowledge already gained. A person who has learned that regular timing and less late caffeine improve sleep may no longer need a daily chart to confirm it.
The device should support rest, not supervise it.
A Better Way to Read the Morning Report
A practical morning review can remain simple. Check whether the watch recorded the full night. Notice total duration. Consider whether the bedtime was typical. Look for any major change in overnight vitals, then move on.
There is rarely a need to analyze every stage, compare several apps or search for explanations after one ordinary variation.
Sleep tracking on Apple Watch is most useful when it reveals something that was difficult to see without data: a repeated shortfall in duration, an inconsistent schedule or a pattern linked to habits and recovery.
The score can summarize one night, but it cannot grade the person who slept through it. A healthier measure is whether the information helps create calmer nights, better days and fewer reasons to think about the watch after waking.
Argentina vs England kick-off: Saturday, July 11 at 3.10pm ET / 8.10pm BST / 5.10am AEST (Sun)
The England vs Argentina game in midweek featured a few challenges that wouldn't have looked out of place on a rugby pitch, but after a feisty taster, it's now time for the main event. Both sides lost their Nations Championship 2026 opener before roaring back last weekend to set up a mouthwatering showdown in Santiago del Estero.
Such is the strength of feeling between these two nations that Steve Borthwick's men have made an effort to keep as low a profile as possible in Argentina this week. Quite how that's possible with Henry Pollock in the group deserves an explanation that may prove every bit as fascinating as the game itself.
The divisive flanker came off the bench to score a hat-trick in an 8–73 victory over an abysmal Fiji last weekend, but Borthwick still doesn't trust the 21-year-old enough to throw him in from the start. He's named an unchanged XV, which means Fin Smith and Jack van Poortvliet start in the halves, with Marcus Smith at full-back.
Justo Piccardo, Marcos Kremer and Santiago Carreras crossed the whitewash for Los Pumas and Joaquin Oviedo scored a brace in a five-try thrashing of Wales. It was the perfect response from Felipe Contepomi's men, who had previously gone down to Scotland in disappointing fashion. Carreras will be a threat with his link-up play at Estadio San Juan del Bicentenario.
Read on as we explain how to watch Argentina vs England for free in the 2026 Nations Championship.
Argentina vs England team news
Argentina team: Santiago Carreras, Bautista Delguy, Matias Moroni, Justo Piccardo, Mateo Carreras, Tomas Albornoz, Gonzalo Garcia, Joaquin Oviedo, Marcos Kremer, Santiago Grondona, Matias Alemanno, Guido Petti, Tomas Rapetti, Julian Montoya (c), Mayco Vivas
Replacements: Ignacio Ruiz, Boris Wenger, Pedro Delgado, Efrain Elias, Pablo Matera, Joaquin Moro, Simon Benitez Cruz, Lucio Cinti
England team: Marcus Smith, Tommy Freeman, Henry Slade, Seb Atkinson, Immanuel Feyi-Waboso, Fin Smith, Jack van Poortvliet, Ben Earl, Guy Pepper, Ollie Chessum, George Martin, Alex Coles, Joe Heyes, Jamie George (c), Ellis Genge
Replacements: Luke Cowan-Dickie, Emmanuel Iyogun, Asher Opoku-Fordjour, Tom Curry, Henry Pollock, Ben Spencer, Benhard Janse van Rensburg, Noah Caluori
Can you watch Argentina vs England for free?
Yes. Argentina vs England is being shown on free-to-air Rugbypass TV in the US, on ITVX in the UK, and on Virgin Media Play in Ireland.
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How to watch Argentina vs England live streams in the US
Argentina vs England is available to live stream for FREE on Rugbypass TV in the US.
You can tune in via the Rugbypass TV website or app, and it works with Chromecast, Airplay, AppleTV and Android TV.
Outside of the US? Use a VPN while you're traveling away from home to unlock your stream.
How to watch Argentina vs England live streams in the UK
In the UK, Argentina vs England is free-to-air on ITV1, with live streaming available via ITVX.
All you need is an account, a TV license and a UK postcode (e.g.HA9 0WS). Sign up here!
If you're out of the UK but still want to tune in, explore the VPN route set out above, which will help you access your accounts from anywhere.
How to watch Argentina vs England live streams in Ireland
Argentina vs England is free-to-air on Virgin Media One in Ireland, with live streaming available via the Virgin Media Play platform.
Outside Ireland? You’ll need to download a VPN, as detailed above, to tap into your free Nations Championship stream from abroad.
How to watch Argentina vs England live streams in Australia
In Australia, Argentina vs England is exclusive to Stan Sport.
Stan Sport costs AU$20/month on top of a Stan subscription, which itself starts at AU$12/month.
Not in Australia right now? You can simply use a VPN like NordVPN to watch the action as if you were back home.
How to watch Argentina vs England live streams in New Zealand
In New Zealand, Sky Sport NZis showing the Argentina vs England game.
You can access Sky Sport through satellite TV or get a live stream, with the Sky Sport Now subscription service starting at NZ$29.99 per day or NZ$59.99 per month.
Those outside of New Zealand for any part of the Nations Championship can use NordVPN to gain access to their home streaming service.
How to watch Argentina vs England live streams in South Africa
The Argentina vs England game is being shown on Supersport in South Africa.
You'll need to get a DStv access package to watch the Nations Championship 2026, with prices starting at Rs99/month for the streaming version.
Abroad right now? Just use a VPN and tell your device that you're back home and you'll be good to go.
How to watch Argentina vs England live streams in Canada
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In Canada, Argentina vs England is being shown on Premier Sports.
You'll need either the monthly CA$29.99 pass to watch this game. Or to catch the whole tournament, there's the CA$79.99 six-month pass or the CA$139.99/year annual subscription.
If you're out of Canada but still want to catch the action, explore the VPN route set out above, which will help you access your accounts from anywhere.
What is the Argentina vs England start time?
The scheduled Argentina vs England kick-off time on Saturday, July 18 is 4.10pm ART local time in Santiago del Estero, which is 12.10pm PT / 3.10pm ET / 8.10pm BST.
That's 5.10am AEST on Sunday, July 19 in Australia.
What is the Argentina vs England head-to-head?
Los Pumas have won five of their 30 previous encounters with England. England have won 24, and the other ended in a draw.
In Argentina, the head-to-head stands at 3-10-1.
Can I watch Argentina vs England on my mobile?
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The moment Wales have dreaded for months has arrived with Matchday 3 of Nations Championship 2026 – a clash with the Springboks in South Africa. Rassie Erasmus hasn't yet put out anywhere near a full-strength team, yet the world champions have cruised to a pair of bonus-point victories that place them right at the top of the Southern Hemisphere standings.
Although there have been plenty of positives for Wales, who beat the Barbarians and Fiji after closing out their Six Nations campaign with a shock victory over Italy, they were brought back to earth with a bump last weekend. They conceded five tries in a 35-21 beatdown by Argentina, who simply overpowered Steve Tandy's men.
Cue the most muscular team in rugby. South Africa meted out Wales' heaviest ever home defeat the last time the sides met, a 73-0 hammering in Cardiff last November. The 10 changes that Erasmus has made to the starting lineup means a repeat of sorts is unlikely in Durban today, but Wales will still be braced for the worst.
Fly-half Vusi Moyo is one of four Springboks debutants, along with Jaco Williams, Ruben van Heerden and Carlu Sadie, while Pieter-Steph du Toit continues to deputise for injured skipper Siya Kolisi. Wales' own captain Dewi Lake has been deemed fit enough to start following a groin concern, while Louis Rees-Zammit returns to the starting lineup at right wing as part of a raft of six changes.
Read on as we explain how to watch South Africa vs Wales for free in the 2026 Nations Championship.
South Africa vs Wales team news
South Africa team: Fassi; Williams, Kriel, de Allende, Arendse; Moyo, Reinach; Steenekamp, Marx, Sadie, C Wiese, van Heerden, de Villiers, PS du Toit (c), J Wiese
Replacements: Venter, Wessels, Louw, Dixon, van Staden, Jantjies, Libbok, Willemse
Wales team: Murray; Rees-Zammit, Llewellyn, B Thomas, Adams; Edwards, Tomos Williams; Carre, Lake (c), D Lewis, Teddy Williams, Beard, Mann, J Morgan, Wainwright
Replacements: Elias, N Smith, Warren, F Thomas, Reffell, Botham, Morgan-Williams, Hawkins
Can you watch South Africa vs Wales for free?
Yes. South Africa vs Wales is being shown on free-to-air Rugbypass TV in the US, on ITVX in the UK, and on Virgin Media Play in Ireland.
Free-to-air Welsh-language coverage is also available from S4C via BBC iPlayer.
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South Africa vs Wales, along with all 42 Nations Championship games, is available to live stream for FREE on Rugbypass TV in the US.
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How to watch South Africa vs Wales live streams in the UK
In the UK, South Africa vs Wales is free-to-air on ITV1, with live streaming available via ITVX.
All you need is an account, a TV license and a UK postcode (e.g.HA9 0WS). Sign up here!
Fans who'd prefer to watch South Africa vs Wales with Welsh commentary can tune in for free on S4C via BBC iPlayer.
If you're out of the UK but still want to tune in, explore the VPN route set out above, which will help you access your accounts from anywhere.
How to watch South Africa vs Wales live streams in Ireland
South Africa vs Wales is free-to-air on Virgin Media One in Ireland, with live streaming available via the Virgin Media Play platform.
Outside Ireland? You’ll need to download a VPN, as detailed above, to tap into your free Nations Championship stream from abroad.
How to watch South Africa vs Wales live streams in Australia
In Australia, South Africa vs Wales is exclusive to Stan Sport.
Stan Sport costs AU$20/month on top of a Stan subscription, which itself starts at AU$12/month.
Not in Australia right now? You can simply use a VPN like NordVPN to watch the action as if you were back home.
How to watch South Africa vs Wales live streams in New Zealand
In New Zealand, Sky Sport NZis showing the South Africa vs Wales game.
You can access Sky Sport through satellite TV or get a live stream, with the Sky Sport Now subscription service starting at NZ$29.99 per day or NZ$59.99 per month.
Those outside of New Zealand for any part of the Nations Championship can use NordVPN to gain access to their home streaming service.
How to watch Springboks vs Wales live streams in South Africa
The Springboks vs Wales game is being shown on Supersport in South Africa.
You'll need a DStv access package to watch the Nations Championship, with prices starting at Rs99/month for the streaming version.
Abroad right now? Just use a VPN and tell your device that you're back home and you'll be good to go.
How to watch South Africa vs Wales live streams in Canada
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In Canada, South Africa vs Wales is being shown on Premier Sports.
A monthly pass costs CA$29.99. You'll need either the CA$79.99 six-month pass or the CA$139.99/year annual subscription to tune into the whole tournament.
If you're out of Canada but still want to catch the action, explore the VPN route set out above, which will help you access your accounts from anywhere.
What is the South Africa vs Wales start time?
The scheduled South Africa vs Wales kick-off time on Saturday, July 18 is 5.40pm SAST local time in Durban, which is 8.40am PT / 11.40am ET / 4.40pm BST.
That's 1.40am AEST on Sunday, July 19 in Australia.
What is the South Africa vs Wales head-to-head?
The Springboks have won 36 of their 44 previous encounters with Wales. Wales have won seven and the other ended in a draw.
In South Africa, the head-to-head stands at 12-1.
Can I watch South Africa vs Wales on my mobile?
Of course, most broadcasters have streaming services that you can access through mobile apps or via your phone's browser. For example, Rugbypass TV, ITVX, BBC iPlayer and Virgin Media Play all have dedicated apps.
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Fiji vs Scotland: Saturday, July 18 - 9.10am ET / 2.10pm BST / 11.10pm AEST
Watch Fiji vs Scotland live streams in what is the final chance for both teams to collect points in the 2026 Nations Championship before the tournament pauses until November. Officially an away fixture for Scotland, the game at Murrayfield is the final stop of Fiji’s UK residency after games in Cardiff and Liverpool.
Under acting head coach Senirusi Seruvakula, Fiji’s shortcomings have been clear for all to see. Ill-disciplined and lacking cohesion, they were at least competitive in the 39-24 loss to out-of-form Wales. The same cannot be said about their display against England as they were crushed 73-8. They’ll be desperate to make amends in Edinburgh and put in a performance like the one they produced last summer in Suva when they beat Scotland 29-14.
Scotland will be confident of avenging that defeat after their opening two matches showed they can be competitive against the Southern Hemisphere’s best teams. They impressed in an emphatic 47-38 victory over Argentina in Córdoba before putting in a battling display in a 42-28 defeat to South Africa in Pretoria. Gregor Townsend has run the changes for this one though with no inclusion for a number of players including Ben White and Finn Russell. The only starting XV member remaining from last week is number 8, Gregor Brown.
Here's how to watch Fiji vs Scotland live streams in the Nations Championship 2026 from anywhere in the world.
Can you watch Fiji vs Scotland for free?
Yes. Every Nations Championship game is free-to-air on ITVX in the UK, on Rugbypass TV in the US, and on Virgin Media Play in Ireland.
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How to watch Fiji vs Scotland live streams in the US
Every Nations Championship 2026 game, including Fiji vs Scotland, is free-to-air on Rugbypass TV in the US.
All you need to do is create an account.
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How to watch Fiji vs Scotland live streams in the UK
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In the UK, Fiji vs Scotland will be free-to-air on either ITV1, with live streaming available via the ITVX streaming service.
All you need is an account, a TV Licence and a UK postcode (e.g.HA9 0WS). Sign up here!
If you're out of the UK but still want to tune in, explore the VPN route set out above, which will help you access your accounts from anywhere.
How to watch Fiji vs Scotland live streams in Australia
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Fiji vs Scotland will be shown on Stan Sport in Australia.
Stan Sport costs AU$20/month on top of a Stan subscription, which itself starts at AU$12/month.
Not in Australia right now? You can simply use a VPN like NordVPN to watch all the action as if you were back home.
How to watch Fiji vs Scotland live streams in Canada
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In Canada, Nations Championship 2026, including Fiji vs Scotland, is exclusive to Premier Sports.
You'll need either the CA$79.99 six-month pass or the CA$139.99/year annual subscription to tune in.
If you're out of Canada but don't want to miss out, explore the VPN route set out above, which will help you access your accounts from anywhere.
How to watch Fiji vs Scotland live streams in South Africa
The Nations Championship, including Fiji vs Scotland, is being shown on SuperSport in South Africa.
You'll need the DStv Access package to watch every game of the tournament, with prices starting at Rs99/month for live streaming.
Abroad right now? Use a VPN to tell your device that you're back home and you'll be good to go.
How to watch Fiji vs Scotland live streams in New Zealand
Sky Sport NZis providing comprehensive Nations Championship 2026 coverage, including Fiji vs Scotland, in New Zealand.
You can access Sky Sport through satellite TV or get a live stream, with the Sky Sport Now subscription service starting at $29.99 per day or $54.99 per month.
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Two sides with less-than-clever records meet on Matchday 3 of the Nations Championship 2026 as Australia host Italy in Perth. Joe Schmidt takes charge of the Wallabies for the final time with both teams desperate to avoid ending the Southern Hemisphere Series with three defeats from three.
Schmidt has more than a little pride on his agenda to go out on high. His Wallabies side are on a six-game losing streak, winning just one of their past 10 outings. Another defeat here and Schmidt will end an ignominious two-year spell with the lowest win percentage of any Aussie coach in the professional era. The Kiwi has kept faith with Declan Meredith at fly half after last weekend's 42-26 loss to France, with Ben Donaldson returning to the bench. Local Perth hero Carlo Tizzano gets the nod in the back row, with Fraser McReight on the bench. Max Jorgensen again starts on the wing.
Italy may have lost 47-17 to New Zealand but they pushed the All Blacks hard before a Lorenzo Cannone red card ended their chances. Gonzalo Quesada, suspended from the touchline after falling foul of referee abuse last time out, has made nine changes from that defeat, with Tommaso Menoncello somewhat surprisingly out of the 23 altogether. Louis Lynagh, son of Wallaby legend Michael, will start on the wing with Monty Ioane on the opposite flank. Nacho Brex continues in the enter, with the tactical work coming from fly half Paolo Garbisi.
Read on as we explain how to watch Australia vs Italy for free in the 2026 Nations Championship.
Can you watch Australia vs Italy for free?
Yes. Australia vs Italy is being shown on free-to-air Rugbypass TV in the US, on ITVX in the UK, on Virgin Media Play in Ireland and on 9Now in Australia.
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Australia vs Italy is available to live stream for FREE on Rugbypass TV in the US.
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Outside of the US? Use a VPN while you're traveling away from home to unlock your stream.
How to watch Australia vs Italy live streams in the UK
In the UK, Australia vs Italy is free-to-air on ITV1, with live streaming available via ITVX.
All you need is an account, a TV license and a UK postcode (e.g.HA9 0WS). Sign up here!
If you're out of the UK but still want to tune in, explore the VPN route set out above, which will help you access your accounts from anywhere.
How to watch Australia vs Italy live streams in Ireland
Australia vs Italy is free-to-air on Virgin Media One in Ireland, with live streaming available via the Virgin Media Play platform.
Outside Ireland? You’ll need to download a VPN, as detailed above, to tap into your free Nations Championship stream from abroad.
How to watch Australia vs Italy live streams in Australia
In Australia, Wallabies vs Italy is free-to-air on Channel 9, with live streaming available via 9Now.
Stan Sport, meanwhile, is providing coverage of every Nations Championship game. Stan Sport costs AU$20/month on top of a Stan subscription, which itself starts at AU$12/month.
Not in Australia right now? You can simply use a VPN like NordVPN to watch the action as if you were back home.
How to watch Australia vs Italy live streams in New Zealand
In New Zealand, Sky Sport NZis showing the Australia vs Italy game.
You can access Sky Sport through satellite TV or get a live stream, with the Sky Sport Now subscription service starting at NZ$29.99 per day or NZ$59.99 per month.
Those outside of New Zealand for any part of the Nations Championship can use NordVPN to gain access to their home streaming service.
How to watch Australia vs Italy live streams in South Africa
The Australia vs Italy game is being shown on Supersport in South Africa.
You'll need to get a DStv access package to watch the Nations Championship 2026, with prices starting at Rs99/month for the streaming version.
Abroad right now? Just use a VPN and tell your device that you're back home and you'll be good to go.
How to watch Australia vs Italy live streams in Canada
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In Canada, Australia vs Italy is being shown on Premier Sports.
You'll need either the monthly CA$29.99 pass to watch this game. Or to catch the whole tournament, there's the CA$79.99 six-month pass or the CA$139.99/year annual subscription.
If you're out of Canada but still want to catch the action, explore the VPN route set out above, which will help you access your accounts from anywhere.
What is the Australia vs Italy start time?
The scheduled Australia vs Italy kick-off time on Saturday, July 18 is 6.10pm AWST local time in Perth, which is 3.10am PT / 6.10am ET / 11.10am BST / 8.10pm AEST.
What is the Australia vs Italy head-to-head?
The Wallabies have won 18 of their 20 previous encounters with Italy. The Azzurri have won two.
In Australia, the head-to-head stands at 7-0.
Can I watch Australia vs Italy on my mobile?
Of course, most broadcasters have streaming services that you can access through mobile apps or via your phone's browser. For example, Rugbypass TV, ITVX, Virgin Media Play and 9Now all have dedicated apps.
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Japan host France on Matchday 3 of Nations Championship 2026 as two sides with a win and a defeat thus far in the Southern Hemisphere Series meet in Tokyo. Fabien Galthie has rung the front row changes as Les Bleus seek to go into the holiday season on a positive win.
Eddie Jones, though, will love nothing more than bloodying the nose of a bigger boy. The Brave Blossoms opened the tournament with an impressive 27-10 win over Italy before a 36-20 loss to Ireland last weekend in which the Asian side performed creditably. Fly half Ryunosuke Ito will again start with his boot key to Japan performing top of many kicking metrics this tournament.
For France, Galthie has brought in Regis Montagne, Maxime Lamothe and Jefferson Poirot to the front row after declaring himself unsatisfied with the pack in the 42-26 drubbing of Australia last weekend. Though Les Bleus came close to beating New Zealand on opening weekend, they will have expected to have come out better from one win and a defeat. Maxime Lucu has impressed at scrum half in Antoine Dupont's absence. Matthieu Jalibert is in at full-back.
Read on as we explain how to watch Japan vs France for free in the 2026 Nations Championship.
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Japan vs France, along with all 42 Nations Championship games, is available to live stream for FREE on Rugbypass TV in the US.
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How to watch Japan vs France live streams in the UK
In the UK, Japan vs France is free-to-air on ITV1, with live streaming available via ITVX.
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How to watch Japan vs France live streams in Ireland
Japan vs France is free-to-air on the Virgin Media Play platform in Ireland.
You will need an account to watch this stream.
Outside Ireland? You’ll need to download a VPN, as detailed above, to tap into your free Nations Championship stream from abroad.
How to watch Japan vs France live streams in Australia
In Australia, Japan vs France is exclusive to Stan Sport.
Stan Sport costs AU$20/month on top of a Stan subscription, which itself starts at AU$12/month.
Not in Australia right now? You can simply use a VPN like NordVPN to watch the action as if you were back home.
How to watch Japan vs France live streams in New Zealand
In New Zealand, Sky Sport NZis showing the Japan vs France game.
You can access Sky Sport through satellite TV or get a live stream, with the Sky Sport Now subscription service starting at NZ$29.99 per day or NZ$59.99 per month.
Those outside of New Zealand for any part of the Nations Championship can use NordVPN to gain access to their home streaming service.
How to watch Japan vs France live streams in South Africa
The Japan vs France game is being shown on Supersport in South Africa.
You'll need a DStv access package to watch the Nations Championship, with prices starting at Rs99/month for the streaming version.
Abroad right now? Just use a VPN and tell your device that you're back home and you'll be good to go.
How to watch Japan vs France live streams in Canada
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In Canada, Japan vs France is being shown on Premier Sports.
A monthly pass costs CA$29.99. You'll need either the CA$79.99 six-month pass or the CA$139.99/year annual subscription to tune into the whole tournament.
If you're out of Canada but still want to catch the action, explore the VPN route set out above, which will help you access your accounts from anywhere.
What is the Japan vs France start time?
The scheduled Japan vs France kick-off time on Saturday, July 18 is 5.40pm JST local time in Tokyo, which is 1.40am PT / 4.40am ET / 9.40am BST / 6.40pm AEST.
What is the Japan vs France head-to-head?
France have won seven of their eight previous encounters with Japan. There has been one draw.
In Japan, the head-to-head stands at 2-0 to France.
Can I watch Japan vs France on my mobile?
Of course, most broadcasters have streaming services that you can access through mobile apps or via your phone's browser. For example, Rugbypass TV, ITVX, BBC iPlayer and Virgin Media Play all have dedicated apps.
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T20 Blast 2026 Finals Day: Saturday, July 18 from 11pm BST / 6pm ET
Edgbaston once again plays host to T20 Blast Finals Day, and with the two semi-finals out of the way, it’s down to Northamptonshire and Hampshire to decide which former champion takes England's domestic T20 crown in 2026. Northants last won the competition in 2016, while Hampshire lifted their third title more recently, in 2022.
Northants are through to their first final since their 2016 triumph and arrive on the back of a thrilling semi-final victory over defending champions Somerset, winners of two of the last three editions. After being bowled out for a modest 143, skipper David Willey and fellow seamer Ben Sanderson stepped up with three wickets apiece to seal a 17-run victory.
Facing Northants will be Hampshire, who boast an in-form batting lineup, led by captain James Vince, who struck 125 against Essex in the quarter-finals before following it up with a crucial 59 against Nottinghamshire in the semi-finals. Alongside the international experience of Tristan Stubbs, Liam Dawson, and Chris Wood, plus Joe Weatherley (who hit 88 in the semi-finals) and Sonny Baker, the Hawks will be confident of clinching their fourth title in a record 12th Finals Day appearance.
Read on for our guide on where to watch T20 Blast 2026 Finals Day live streams online and on TV wherever you are.
Can I watch T20 Blast 2026 Finals Day for free?
Unfortunately, the T20 Blast 2026 Finals Day isn't free-to-air anywhere in the world, at least not directly.
We have, however, found a sneaky little trick cricket fans Down Under can use to watch the two semi-finals and the final completely FREE. The trick? Kayo Sports, which comes with a 7-day free trial for new Australian users.
You'll need a VPN to prevent you from getting geoblocked if you're abroad right now. We recommend NordVPN.
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How to watch T20 Blast 2026 Finals Day live streams in the US
In the US, dedicated cricket streaming service Willow TV is the place to watch the 2026 T20 Blast Finals Day.
If you don't have it as part of your cable package, you can watch Willow's coverage through your choice of Sling TV's Desi Binge Plus or Dakshin Flex plans – starting from $10 per month.
Not in the US right now? Use NordVPN to watch your regular cricket stream.
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How to watch T20 Blast 2026 Finals Day live streams in the UK
Sky Sports holds the rights to the 2026 T20 Blast Finals Day in the UK, with live coverage of both semi-finals and the final on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Cricket.
Prices start at £20 per month at present. However, fans can also tune in using a NOW Sports 24-hour pass, which costs £14.99.
Outside the UK right now? Use NordVPN to access your preferred coverage of the cricket.
How to watch T20 Blast 2026 Finals Day live streams in India
In India, the T20 Blast Finals Day is available to watch on Fancode. Subscriptions start at just Rs. 134 (~$1.39) per month.
If you're currently out of India but want to watch a T20 Blast 2026 Finals Day live stream, you'll need to get yourself a VPN, as per the instructions above.
Where to watch T20 Blast 2026 Finals Day live streams in Australia
In Australia, T20 Blast 2026 Finals Day games are available to watch on Fox Cricket via Foxtel, with live streaming available via Kayo Sports.
Kayo Sports starts at AU$30 per month after a 7-day free trial. Or you can get your first month for AU$1.
Outside Australia right now? Use NordVPN to access your preferred T20 Blast coverage.
T20 Blast 2026 Finals Day FAQs
What is the T20 Blast 2026 Finals Day schedule?
Semi-finals 11am BST / 6am ET — Northamptonshire vs Somerset 2:30pm BST / 9:30am ET — Hampshire vs Nottinghamshire
Final 6:45pm BST / 1:45pm ET — TBA vs TBA
What are the 2026 T20 Blast Finals Day squads?
Hampshire Hawks: Toby Albert, Ben Mayes, Nick Gubbins, Fletcha Middleton, Joe Weatherley, Ali Orr, James Vince, Jake Lehmann, Felix Organ, Tom Prest, Liam Dawson, James Fuller, Eddie Jack, Dominic Kelly, Ben Brown, Codi Yusuf, Kyle Abbott, Sonny Baker, John Turner, Brad Wheal, Chris Wood, Scott Currie. Overseas: Delano Potgieter (South Africa, until Tristan Stubbs arrives), Tristan Stubbs (South Africa, after IPL), Hilton Cartwright (Australia, all).
Northamptonshire Steelbacks: Arush Buchake, George Bartlett, Justin Broad, Rob Keogh, Gus Miller, Stuart van der Merwe, Saif Zaib, Aadi Sharma, Luke Procter, Raphael Weatherall, David Willey, Lewis McManus, Ricardo Vasconcelos, Louis Kimber, James Sales, Calvin Harrison, Liam Guthrie, Dominic Leech, Ben Sanderson, George Scrimshaw, Tiaan Louw, Harry Conway, Nirvan Ramesh. Overseas: Chris Lynn (Australia), Nathan McSweeney (Australia).
Somerset: Tom Abell, Tom Lammonby, Will Smeed, Tom Banton, Kian Roberts, Joshua Thomas, Fin Hill, Lewis Gregory, Lewis Goldsworthy, Migael Pretorius, JT Langridge, Thomas Rew, James Rew, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Craig Overton, Josh Shaw, Jack Leach, Alfie Ogborne, Jake Ball, James Theedom. Overseas: Riley Meredith (Australia, seventh group game onwards), Daniel Sams (Australia).
Notts Outlaws: Haseeb Hameed, Ben Duckett, Jack Haynes, Travis Holland, Ben Slater, Sam Seecharan, Sam King, Benjamin Martindale, Freddie McCann, James Hayes, George Munsey, Robert Lord, Lyndon James, Moises Henriques, Benny Howell, Kyle Verreynne, Dane Schadendorf, Liam Patterson-White, Dillon Pennington, Brett Hutton, Tom Giles, Francis Moore, Conor McKerr, Josh Tongue, Farhan Ahmed. Overseas: George Linde (South Africa).
Can I follow T20 Blast 2026 Finals Day on my mobile?
Of course! Each of the major broadcasters has a streaming service that you can access through a mobile app or via your phone's browser.
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New Zealand vs Ireland kick-off: Saturday, July 18 at 3.10am ET / 8.10am BST / 5.10pm AEST
Rewind just a few years and the All Blacks vs Ireland was the foremost fixture in rugby. Although they've each won both of their Nations Championship 2026 games so far, neither side has convinced – and against lesser opponents to boot. Saturday's clash in Auckland, therefore, feels like an opportunity to silence some doubters.
New Zealand narrowly avoided an embarrassing defeat to France's reserves in their opener, before a comprehensive albeit ragged victory over Italy, while Ireland scraped past a crisis-stricken Australia before being pushed hard by Japan.
The redeeming factor from a Kiwi perspective is that those were their first two games under new coach Dave Rennie. Andy Farrell has no such excuse, and his men have shown little to challenge the suspicion that this Irish group has peaked.
They're back in New Zealand for the first time in four years, having recorded their first ever Test victory and series victory in All Blacks territory on their last visit. This time, they're looking to become the first team to beat the Kiwis at Eden Park in 52 years.
Will Jordan displayed his match-winning qualities last weekend with a hat-trick that saw him become New Zealand’s all-time leading try-scorer in Tests. Rennie is also looking to use inside information to his advantage, Jordie Barrett and Rieko Ioane having each enjoyed a recent stint with Leinster.
Read on as we explain how to watch New Zealand vs Ireland for free in the 2026 Nations Championship.
Can you watch New Zealand vs Ireland for free?
Yes. New Zealand vs Ireland is being shown on free-to-air Rugbypass TV in the US, on ITVX in the UK, and on Virgin Media Play in Ireland.
Traveling abroad right now? You can use a VPN to watch New Zealand vs Ireland for free as if you were right at home.
Use a VPN to watch New Zealand vs Ireland live streams
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How to watch New Zealand vs Ireland live streams in the US
New Zealand vs Ireland, along with all 42 Nations Championship games, is available to live stream for FREE on Rugbypass TV in the US.
You can tune in via the Rugbypass TV website or app, and it works with Chromecast, Airplay, Apple TV and Android TV.
Outside of the US? Use a VPN while you're traveling away from home to unlock your stream.
How to watch New Zealand vs Ireland live streams in the UK
In the UK, New Zealand vs Ireland is free-to-air on ITV1, with live streaming available via ITVX.
All you need is an account, a TV license and a UK postcode (e.g.HA9 0WS). Sign up here!
If you're out of the UK but still want to tune in, explore the VPN route set out above, which will help you access your accounts from anywhere.
How to watch New Zealand vs Ireland live streams in Ireland
New Zealand vs Ireland is free-to-air on Virgin Media One in Ireland, with live streaming available via the Virgin Media Play platform.
Outside Ireland? You’ll need to download a VPN, as detailed above, to tap into your free Nations Championship stream from abroad.
How to watch New Zealand vs Ireland live streams in Australia
In Australia, New Zealand vs Ireland is exclusive to Stan Sport.
Stan Sport costs AU$20/month on top of a Stan subscription, which itself starts at AU$12/month.
Not in Australia right now? You can simply use a VPN like NordVPN to watch the action as if you were back home.
How to watch All Blacks vs Ireland live streams in New Zealand
In New Zealand, Sky Sport NZis showing the All Blacks vs Ireland game.
You can access Sky Sport through satellite TV or get a live stream, with the Sky Sport Now subscription service starting at NZ$29.99 per day or NZ$59.99 per month.
Those outside of New Zealand for any part of the Nations Championship can use NordVPN to gain access to their home streaming service.
How to watch New Zealand vs Ireland live streams in South Africa
The New Zealand vs Ireland game is being shown on Supersport in South Africa.
You'll need to get a DStv access package to watch the Nations Championship, with prices starting at Rs99/month for the streaming version.
Abroad right now? Just use a VPN and tell your device that you're back home and you'll be good to go.
How to watch New Zealand vs Ireland live streams in Canada
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In Canada, New Zealand vs Ireland is being shown on Premier Sports.
A monthly pass costs CA$29.99. You'll need either the CA$79.99 six-month pass or the CA$139.99/year annual subscription to tune in for the whole tournament.
If you're out of Canada but still want to catch the action, explore the VPN route set out above, which will help you access your accounts from anywhere.
What is the New Zealand vs Ireland start time?
The scheduled New Zealand vs Ireland kick-off time on Saturday, July 18 is 7.10pm NZST local time in Auckland, which is 12.10am PT / 3.10am ET / 8.10am BST / 5.10pm AEST.
What is the New Zealand vs Ireland head-to-head?
The All Blacks have won 33 of their 39 previous encounters with Ireland. Ireland have won five and the other ended in a draw.
In New Zealand, the head-to-head stands at 13-2.
Can I watch New Zealand vs Ireland on my mobile?
Of course, most broadcasters have streaming services that you can access through mobile apps or via your phone's browser. For example, Rugbypass TV, ITVX and Virgin Media Play all have dedicated apps.
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