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Watch New Zealand v Tonga: Free streams, broadcasters for Rugby League World Cup semi-final

Watch New Zealand v Tonga as the two sides chase a place in next weekend’s Rugby League World Cup final (Cameron Spencer/Getty Images) Newcastle’s McDonald Jones Stadium hosts the first of this year’s men’s Rugby League World Cup semi-finals Watch New Zealand v Tonga in the first of this year’s Rugby League World Cup semi-finals. – Date: Saturday 7 …Continue reading »

Watch New Zealand v Tonga: Free streams, broadcasters for Rugby League World Cup semi-final

On Saturday, November 7, 2026, New Zealand will face Tonga in the first semi-final of this year's Rugby League World Cup. Kick-off is set for 9:05am GMT, which translates to 8:05pm AEDT, 10:05pm NZDT, 4:05am ET, and 1:05am PT.

Viewers in New Zealand can catch the match for free on channels ThreeNow and Sky Sport NZ. In Australia, free streams are available on 7 and its 7plus service. For those watching from overseas, a VPN can help them bypass geo-blocking restrictions.

The New Zealand team, led by captain James Fisher-Harris, boasts an impressive roster including Keano Kini, Jamayne Isaako, Dane Gagai, Casey McLean, Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad, Kodi Nikorima, Jahrome Hughes, Jeremy Marshall-King, Moses Leota, Isaiah Papali'i, Briton Nikora, Joseph Tapine, Te Maire Martin, Naufahu Whyte, Erin Clark, Xavier Willision, Scott Sorensen, and Leo Thompson. Their substitutes include Te Maire Martin, Naufahu Whyte, Erin Clark, Xavier Willision, Scott Sorensen, and Leo Thompson.

Tonga's squad features Keano Kini, Dallin Watene-Zelezniak, Tolutau Koula, Robert Toia, Jojo Fifita, Tuimoala Lolohea, Isaiya Katoa, Addin Fonua-Blake, Salesi Foketi, Jason Taumalolo (captain), Haumole Olakau’atu, Siua Wong, Tyson Frizell, Soni Luke, Stefano Utoikamanu, Demitric Vaimauga, Taniela Paseka, and Latu Fainu. Their substitutes include Leka Halasima.

The game will be officiated by Grant Atkins, with Daniel Luttringer, Matt Noyen, and Wyatt Raymond serving as touch judges, senior review official, and more, respectively.

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