How to watch Australia v New Zealand: Live stream the Rugby League World Cup opener
Two of the three hosts get the tournament underway at Sydney’s Allianz Stadium. Watch Australia v New Zealand as two of the host nations get the Rugby League World Cup off with a …Continue reading »
The Rugby League World Cup kicks off on Thursday, 15 October 2026 with a high-profile match between Australia and New Zealand. The two host nations, the Kangaroos and Kiwis, bring together a century-old rivalry. Australia is the favored team, having only lost one match in the past decade and winning nine out of the last ten Rugby League World Cup tournaments. However, New Zealand has a history of surprising the odds, having defeated Australia 30-0 in 2023 and caused a shock in the 2008 World Cup final.
For fans in Australia and New Zealand, the match is available for free on Seven and its 7plus streaming service, as well as on TV channels Premier Sports and Sky Sport. Overseas fans can use a VPN to bypass geo-blocking and watch the match as if they were at home. Premier Sports in the UK, Ireland, and US, as well as Sky Sports in Ireland and New Zealand, hold the rights to the match. Additionally, a RLWC26 Pass for $25 gives access to all 53 games of the tournaments.
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