New Zealand is a small nation that punches far above its weight in sport. The All Blacks are the most successful international rugby team in history, the Black Caps regularly challenge for world cricket honours, and the Silver Ferns are perennial contenders for the Netball World Cup. Sky Sport NZ broadcasts almost all of it — but at NZ$58–$120/month, many Kiwis are looking for an alternative. IPTV delivers the same channels at a fraction of the cost, and crucially, it works for the estimated one million Kiwis living abroad.
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Rugby Union: All Blacks, Super Rugby & Beyond
Rugby is New Zealand's national sport and cultural identity, and Smooth Stream covers every level of the game:
- Sky Sport NZ — All Blacks test matches, Super Rugby Pacific, NPC
- Sky Sports UK — European and international rugby, Six Nations, Autumn Internationals
- TNT Sports — Premiership Rugby, European Champions Cup
- beIN Sports — international rugby, Top 14 French rugby
- World Rugby feeds — Rugby World Cup official broadcast channels
- Stan Sport Australia — Super Rugby Pacific simulcast feed
Cricket: Black Caps Tests, ODIs, and the Super Smash
New Zealand cricket has produced some of the finest players in the modern era — Kane Williamson, Trent Boult, and Tim Southee among them. Smooth Stream covers all Black Caps cricket:
- Sky Sport NZ — home Test series, ODIs, and T20Is at venues across NZ
- Sky Sports Cricket UK — NZ tours of England, The Ashes context
- Star Sports — NZ tours of India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh
- Fox Sports Australia — NZ tours of Australia
- ICC TV — World Test Championship, World Cup finals
- Super Smash T20 — New Zealand domestic T20 competition
Netball: Silver Ferns and the ANZ Premiership
Netball is one of New Zealand's most popular participation and spectator sports. The Silver Ferns are consistently ranked among the top three teams in the world, and Sky Sport NZ broadcasts all Silver Ferns internationals, the Netball World Cup, the Constellation Cup against Australia, and the ANZ Premiership domestic competition. All are accessible via a Smooth Stream subscription.
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See plansFootball: All Whites, Football Ferns & International Leagues
Football's profile in New Zealand has grown significantly since the co-hosting of the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup. Sky Sport NZ carries Premier League football and All Whites and Football Ferns internationals. Smooth Stream extends that coverage with full access to all Sky Sports Premier League channels, Champions League on TNT Sports, and global leagues via beIN Sports.
Golf: New Zealand Open and the Majors
New Zealand's golf scene is growing, headlined by the New Zealand Open on the DP World Tour and Lydia Ko's extraordinary career on the LPGA Tour. Sky Sport NZ carries the New Zealand Open, and Smooth Stream adds Sky Sports Golf and Golf Channel for full coverage of the four Majors, the PGA Tour, the DP World Tour, and the Solheim Cup.
Motorsport and Cycling
Scott Dixon and Brendon Hartley have kept New Zealand on the motorsport map for decades. Formula 1 on Sky Sports F1 — available via Smooth Stream — covers every qualifying session, sprint race, and Grand Prix. The Tour de France and major cycling events are on Eurosport and Sky Sports, while supercars from Australia are carried on Fox Sports.
For Kiwis Living Abroad: Never Miss a Match
New Zealand's diaspora is one of the largest per capita in the world — with significant Kiwi communities in Australia, the UK, USA, Canada, and the UAE. Smooth Stream works from anywhere globally, meaning your Sky Sport NZ access, All Blacks matches, and Super Rugby coverage travel with you regardless of where you are based.
Sky NZ vs Smooth Stream: The Sports Comparison
Sky New Zealand's full Sports package costs NZ$120/month. Smooth Stream delivers every Sky Sport NZ channel — plus Sky Sports UK, beIN Sports, Fox Sports Australia, and +25,000 other channels worldwide — from NZ$33/month with flexible plans available. Start your free 24-hour trial today via WhatsApp.