Watch the Rugby World Cup live on the new 3player app

TV3 has unveiled its new-and-improved 3player app, which it says is faster, better optimised, and easier to navigate.

The app is now available, and free, on desktop, iOS, and Android. It can be used to catch up with TV3 and 3e shows with a variety of search tools available. Viewers can search for a show, search by day, or even browse the A-Z directory.

3player also lets people watch shows and events live. The launch of this player comes ahead of the beginning of the Rugby World Cup, which gets underway on Friday. 3player users will be able to watch all 48 games live or catch up if they miss anything.