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Watch select United Rugby Championship fixtures for free from anywhere in the world.
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TL;DR: Watch Scarlets vs. Lions for free on BBC iPlayer. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.


Fans of the United Rugby Championship are in luck this season, because many games are available to watch for free. And we're not just talking about the games nobody really cares about. We're talking about games involving some of the biggest and best sides in the competition.

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

When is Scarlets vs. Lions?

Scarlets and Lions will meet at 5:15 p.m. GMT on Nov. 11 at Parc y Scarlets in Llanelli, Wales.

How to watch Scarlets vs. Lions for free

Fans can watch a number of United Rugby Championship fixtures for free on BBC iPlayer. This impressive free streaming schedule includes the matchup between Scarlets and Lions.

BBC iPlayer is geo-restricted to the UK, but anyone from around the world 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 the UK, meaning you can connect to BBC iPlayer from anywhere in the world.

Unblock BBC iPlayer by following these simple 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 the UK

  4. Visit BBC iPlayer

  5. Steam Scarlets and Lions for free

The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but leading VPNs do tend to offer free-trial periods or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can gain access to BBC iPlayer without committing with your cash. This is obviously not a long-term solution, but it gives you plenty of time to stream Scarlets and Lions before recovering your investment.

What is the best VPN for BBC iPlayer?

ExpressVPN is the best service for accessing BBC iPlayer, 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 secure

  • Fast connection speeds

  • Up to five simultaneous connections

  • 30-day money-back guarantee

A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for £82.82 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.

Stream Scarlets and Lions for free with ExpressVPN.

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