Brown scores stunner as England thrash World Cup debutants Wales
England beat Women;s Rugby League World Cup debutants Wales 70-6 in their Group A opening game in Perth, Australia.
England will face Tonga in the opening match of the Rugby League World Cup 2026 Pool B stage. Brian McDermott leads his men, who have previously reached the tournament's semi-finals in 1960 and 1972, although no team has surpassed that achievement without the other home nations. To catch the match, viewers can opt for a free streaming option in Australia through Seven and its 7plus service.
In the UK and Ireland, Premier Sports offers the live stream for £18.99 a month or £13.99 a month on a yearly contract. In the US, the RLWC26 Pass costs $25. Overseas, viewers can use a VPN such as NordVPN to bypass geo-blocking and watch the game live.
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