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Rugby League World Cup 2026 semi-finals confirmed

The Rugby League World Cup 2026 is culminating with epic semi-finals in Newcastle and Sydney across the men’s and women’s tournament, featuring teams from across the Pacific.

New Zealand will play Tonga in men’s (8.05pm AEDT) and Samoa in women’s (5.45pm AEDT) at McDonald Jones Stadium on Saturday, November 7.

The Australian Kangaroos will play Samoa at Allianz Stadium on Sunday, November 8 at 8.05pm AEDT. The semi-final will also feature the Jillaroos against Fiji’s women’s team at 5.45pm AEDT.

Tickets are currently on sale for both semi-finals via rlwc2026.com. 

All matches will be broadcast live and exclusive in Australia on Seven and 7plus, on Sky Sport in New Zealand and Digicel in Papua New Guinea.

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