How to watch Leinster vs. Northampton online for free

Stream this massive Champions Cup semi final from anywhere in the world.
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TL;DR: Stream Leinster vs. Northampton in the Champions Cup for free on RTÉ Player. Access this free streaming service from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.


Only four teams are left to compete for one of the biggest prizes in club rugby, the Champions Cup. The first of two semi finals will be contested by two extremely strong sides both competing at the top of their respective leagues. We can't pick a favourite, but maybe Leinster's home advantage will make the difference as they face off against Northampton.

If you want to watch Leinster vs. Northampton for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.


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When is Leinster vs. Northampton?

Leinster vs. Northampton kicks off at 5:30 p.m. BST on May 4. This fixture takes place at Croke Park in Dublin, Ireland.

How to watch Leinster vs. Northampton for free

The Investec Champions Cup semi final between Leinster and Northampton will be broadcast on RTÉ2, with coverage starting from 4:45 p.m. BST on May 4. You can also live stream this fixture for free on RTÉ Player.

RTÉ Player is geo-restricted to Ireland, 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 Ireland. This simple process makes it look like you're connecting from Ireland, so you can access RTÉ Player from anywhere in the world.

Access RTÉ Player by following these steps:

  1. Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)

  2. Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)

  3. Open up the app and connect to a server in Ireland

  4. Visit RTÉ Player

  5. Stream Leinster vs. Northampton for free from anywhere in the world

The best VPNs are not free, but leading services do tend to offer free-trials or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can gain access to RTÉ Player without committing with your cash. This is obviously not a long-term solution, but it gives you time to stream Leinster vs. Northampton before recovering your investment.

What is the best VPN for RTÉ Player?

ExpressVPN is the best service for streaming live sport on free platforms like RTÉ Player, for a number of reasons:

  • Servers in 105 countries including Ireland

  • Easy-to-use app available on all major devices including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more

  • Strict no-logging policy so your data is secure

  • Fast connection speeds

  • Up to eight simultaneous connections

  • 30-day money-back guarantee

A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $99.95 and includes an extra three months for free — 49% off for a limited time. This plan also includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee.

Watch Leinster vs. Northampton for free with ExpressVPN.

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Joseph Green is the Global Shopping Editor for Mashable. He covers VPNs, headphones, fitness gear, dating sites, streaming, and shopping events like Black Friday and Prime Day.

Joseph is also Executive Editor of Mashable's sister site, AskMen.

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