Wales take on Italy in their final game of 2020 this weekend as the Autumn Nations Cup finale arrives..
It’s not been an easy time for boss Wayne Pivac, whose side have come in for criticism after losing seven of their last 10 games, but they will be confident of ending their autumn on a high against the Italians.
The match is being broadcast live on S4C in Welsh, but those hoping for English language commentary will have to watch through Amazon Prime Video.
We’ve put together this guide for you on how to get it, not pay and make sure it’s available through your TV.
You can follow the match live here.
How to get Amazon Prime Video for free
A subscription to Amazon Prime Video will cost you £7.99 per month, but there is an introductory offer that will allow you to watch all the weekend’s rugby for free.
Simply sign up for a free trial here and you won’t have to pay. You will have to cancel your trial membership before the 30 days is up or you will start paying.
How to watch Amazon Prime Video through your TV with and without a smart TV
Amazon Prime Video is a streaming service, meaning your television will need an internet connection in order to work.
If you have a smart TV, you can download the necessary app and use it to connect to the internet.
Viewers can otherwise access the Amazon Prime app through their game console or streaming media player by downloading the app from the relevant app store, and signing in with your Amazon account.
You may need to register your device at Amazon.co.uk/mytv. This will just involve following simple on screen instructions
Click here for a full list of compatible devices.
Many people will own an Amazon Fire TV stick, which you can simply plug into the HDMI port of your TV, effectively making it a Smart TV.
If you don’t have a Fire stick you can also use a Chromecast stick to cast the rugby from your computer, tablet or mobile to your TV.
Simply follow these instructions…
- From the Prime Video app on your device, select the Cast icon.
- Select the Chromecast device you want to use. Note: Your iOS or Android device must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your Chromecast.
- Select a title you want to watch. The title you have selected is shown on the TV that the Chromecast is connected to.
How to watch Amazon Prime Video on a mobile device
If you can’t get in front of the television for the match, you can still keep in touch with the action on your mobile device.
Use your device to access the relevant app store and download the Prime Video app.
Open it up and sign in with your Amazon.co.uk account.
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