- Watch Rugby League World Cup 2026 FREE on 7Plus (Australia)
- Unlock your stream with Surfshark (save up to 85%)
- Rugby League World Cup 2026: Thu, Oct 15 – Sun, Nov 15
Pre-tournament hopes that Rugby League World Cup 2026 would be the most competitive edition of RLWC ever were well-founded, with No.1-ranked reigning champions Australia looking anything but invincible.
The Kangaroos may be unbeaten, having seen off New Zealand in the opener, but the Kiwis were by far the better side on the day, and have since surpassed the 12-time champions as most people's title favourites. They've only secured the Paul Barrière Trophy once before, way back in 2008.
Australia and New Zealand have been separated for the semi-finals, in the hope that the two top-ranked sides might meet in the final, but after the show they put on last Sunday, fans would be equally happy, if not moreso, if Tonga and Samoa managed to pull off a pair of upsets this weekend.
What's really interesting about the final four is that Australia, despite having a stacked squad, without doubt have the weakest forward pack. That should give Samoa, who reached the final for the first time four years ago, a huge amount of hope.
Here's how to watch Rugby League World Cup 2026 from anywhere in the world. We've also listed the schedule below.
Watch Rugby League World Cup 2026 for free
Yes. Every game of the 2026 Rugby League World Cup is being shown on free-to-air Channel 7, 7Mate and 7Plus in Australia.
In New Zealand, select games are free-to-air on ThreeNow. These include every Kiwis game, plus the semi-finals and final.
Use a VPN to watch Rugby League World Cup 2026 live streams
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How to watch Rugby League World Cup 2026 live streams in the US
Premier Sports is showing all 18 games of the 2026 Rugby League World Cup in the US.
A full tournament pass is available for just $25.
Outside of the US? Surfshark can unblock your stream from anywhere in the world.
How to watch Rugby League World Cup 2026 live streams in the UK
Rugby League World Cup 2026 is being shown exclusively on Premier Sports in the UK.
Premier Sports costs £18.99 on a rolling monthly basis, or £150/year if you pay upfront. Alternatively, you can add it to an existing Sky TV, Virgin Media or Prime Video plan.
If you're out of the UK but still want to tune in, explore the VPN route set out above, which will help you access your accounts from anywhere.
How to watch Rugby League World Cup 2026 live streams in Australia
All 18 games of the 2026 Rugby League World Cup are free-to-air on Seven Network and 7Mate in Australia, with live streaming available via 7Plus.
Not in Australia right now? You can simply use a VPN like Surfshark to watch the action as if you were back home.
How to watch Rugby League World Cup 2026 live streams in Canada
In Canada, Premier Sports is showing all 18 games of Rugby League World Cup 2026.
Premier Sports costs CA$29.99 on a rolling monthly basis, but you'll get a lot more bang for your buck if you're willing to commit to a longer period and pay upfront, witha six-month subscription costing CA$79.99 and a 12-month subscription available for CA$139.99.
Premier Sports is also home to Top14, Nations Championship, Bledisloe Cup, Six Nations and Rugby Championship rugby.
Traveling outside the Great White North? Surfshark can help you access Premier Sports from anywhere in the world.
Rugby League World Cup 2026 FAQs
Rugby League World Cup 2026 schedule
(All times UK)
Thursday, October 15
Australia 24-22 New Zealand
Friday, October 16
Samoa 78-4 France
Saturday, October 17
Papua New Guinea 42-18 Lebanon
England 12-30 Tonga
Sunday, October 18
Fiji 40-12 Cook Islands
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Friday, October 23
Tonga 36-0 Lebanon
Saturday, October 24
Papua New Guinea 6-64 Samoa
England 82-0 France
Sunday, October 25
New Zealand 82-16 Cook Islands
Australia 36-22 Fiji
Friday, October 30
England 34-12 Papua New Guinea
Saturday, October 31
New Zealand 78-0 Fiji
Australia 66-6 Cook Islands
Sunday, November 1
Lebanon 24-20 France (golden point)
Tonga 20-18 Samoa
Saturday, November 7
9.05am – New Zealand vs Tonga
Sunday, November 8
9.05am – Australia vs Samoa
Sunday, November 15
8.35am – Rugby League World Cup 2026 final
Who are the recent Rugby League World Cup winners?
Rugby League World Cup champions
2021 – Australia
2017 – Australia
2013 – Australia
2008 – New Zealand
2000 – Australia
1995 – Australia
When is the Rugby League World Cup 2026 final?
The Rugby League World Cup 2026 final Is set to take place on Sunday, November 15, 2026 at Lang Park in Brisbane, Australia.
Can I watch Rugby League World Cup 2026 on my mobile?
Of course, most broadcasters, like Seven Network, have streaming platforms that you can access through mobile apps or via your phone's browser.
You can also stay up-to-date with the latest Rugby League World Cup news and plays on the official social media channels on Instagram (@RugbyLeagueWorldCup) and Facebook (@RugbyLeagueWorldCup).
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