How to watch Rugby League World Cup: Official broadcasters, TV & streaming guide
Watch the Rugby League World Cup 2026 as the Kangaroos compete to retain their title (Trevor Wikinson/MI News/NurPhoto via Getty Images) The men’s, women’s and wheelchair events are taking place simultaneously across host nations Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea. Watch the Rugby League World Cup, as Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea host the best sides on the …Continue…
The Rugby League World Cup is set to take place in Australia, New Zealand, and Papua New Guinea, with matches for men's, women's, and wheelchair competitions running from October 15 to November 15, 2026. Australia and England are defending their titles in the men's and wheelchair competitions respectively.
The event features 10 teams in the men's competition and eight in the women's. For wheelchair rugby, 10 teams will compete, including Australia, England, France, Ireland, New Zealand, Scotland, the USA, and Wales.
In Australia, fans can watch every game for free on Seven and its 7plus streaming service. ThreeNow in New Zealand will also be free to air every match, along with semi-finals and finals of each event.
For those traveling abroad, a VPN like NordVPN can help bypass geo-blocking and access regular streaming services as if still in Australia. NordVPN is highly rated for its affordability and ability to unblock services. Remember, while VPNs can aid in accessing international content, they should be used for legitimate purposes only.
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