Live: Rugby League World Cup semifinal weekend begins in Newcastle
A spot in the Rugby League World Cup final is on the line as the first semis in the men's and women's tournaments are held in Newcastle. Follow live.
The first semifinals of the men's and women's Rugby League World Cup tournaments are being held in Newcastle to determine finalists. According to ABC News, both the men's and women's competitions have semifinals scheduled in the city.
In the men's tournament, New Zealand faces Tonga. Rugby World reports that New Zealand reached the semifinals with victories over the Cook Islands and Fiji, making them the highest scorers in the tournament. Tonga enters the match after securing pool stage wins against England and Samoa.
The women's semifinal features New Zealand against Samoa. Tom's Guide notes that this match is scheduled for November 7 and will be streamed live on 7plus for viewers in Australia.
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