Watch New Zealand v Cook Islands: Free streams, broadcasters for Rugby League World Cup clash
Watch New Zealand v Cook Islands as the Kiwis look for their first win of the 2026 Rugby League World Cup (Matt King/Getty Images) Nothing less than a win will do for the Kiwis. Watch New Zealand v Cook Islands as the second best team in the world look to get their Rugby League …Continue reading »
New Zealand and Cook Islands are set to face off in a Rugby League World Cup match, with the game kicking off at 5:05am GMT / 4:05pm AEDT / 6:05pm NZDT on Sunday 25 October, 2026. Fans can catch the action for free in New Zealand, where ThreeNow will broadcast every Kiwis match, as well as the semi-finals and final. In Australia, viewers can watch the game on Seven and its 7plus streaming service, also for free.
Rugby league fans in the UK can tune in through Premier Sports, while Irish viewers can access the live stream via Sky Sport.
To watch from anywhere, NordVPN is recommended, offering a risk-free 100% trial. New Zealand, who are currently ranked number two in rugby league’s world rankings, face an uphill battle to secure a spot in the knockout stages. They will need to win both of their remaining games and do so without injured fullback Kalyn Ponga, who will be replaced by Keano Kini. Other changes to the team include Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad starting at centre, while Xavier Willison and Scott Sorensen will take up positions in the second row.
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