Tracking New Zealand and Australian Sports Stars Abroad in 2025

Fans in New Zealand and Australia follow athletes competing overseas—Richie Mo’unga in Japan, Steven Adams in the NBA, Sam Kerr in England—requiring dedication and organization. With talent spread across Europe, North America, and Asia, staying connected involves managing significant time differences and accessing reliable viewing methods. This reflects a commitment to supporting local stars in 2025.

Consider a typical weekend: Steven Luatua plays for Bristol Bears in England’s Premiership in the early morning NZDT. Garang Kuol may appear for Newcastle United in the Premier League in the evening AEDT, while Harry Souttar defends for Sheffield United in the Championship later that night. Mallory Swanson competes for the Chicago Red Stars in the NWSL in the morning, and Sam Kerr features for Chelsea in the early morning. Ardie Savea’s efforts in Japan’s League One occur in the morning. The schedule demands attention across multiple sports and regions.

Time Zone Challenges

Geographical separation creates viewing difficulties. New Zealand is 11 hours ahead of London and up to 17 hours ahead of Los Angeles; Australia is 8 to 11 hours ahead of Europe. Rugby stars like Mo’unga and Savea play in Japan during the morning. Luatua’s matches in England occur late at night or early morning. Soccer players Kuol and Souttar feature in England in the evening or late night, while Kerr’s games in the Women’s Super League and Swanson’s NWSL appearances range from early morning to afternoon. Adams’ NBA games with the Houston Rockets typically fall in the afternoon or evening. Missing a game due to time zones carries weight—social media often covers it before fans can watch.

Viewing Commitment

Following these athletes tests endurance. Last month, Kuol’s brief Premier League window passed unnoticed in the early morning. Kerr’s Chelsea performance slipped by in the early hours, and Swanson’s NWSL goal in the morning was missed due to work. Fatigue and daily responsibilities challenge even dedicated supporters. Online communities assist—forums analyze Souttar’s defending or Adams’ screens, while group chats share updates on Savea’s play. Streaming services provide access, but timing remains critical to avoid delays or spoilers.

Fixtured as a Resource

Technology aids consistency. Fixtured adjusts schedules to local time, covering rugby (Top 14, Premiership, League One), soccer (Premier League, Championship, WSL, NWSL), and NBA. It lists Mo’unga in the morning, Souttar in the evening, and Adams in the afternoon, delivering morning updates and pre-game alerts. Fans use it to plan—resting for late-night rugby or queuing streams for afternoon basketball. It reduces reliance on manual conversions or scattered sources.

Supporting Global Talent in 2025

The export of talent continues—Mo’unga and Savea in rugby, Kerr and Swanson in soccer, Souttar and Kuol in England, Adams in the NBA. This reflects a strong period for New Zealand and Australian sports, requiring fans to adapt. Fixtured streamlines the process, connecting viewers to games across continents. Visit fixtured.com, enter your teams—Rugby Top 14, Premier League, NWSL, or others—and access the schedule.

Visit Fixtured on the App Store, plug in your teams—Rugby Top 14, Premier League, NWSL, whatever—and let it do the rest. The games won’t wait, but now you don’t have to chase them.