Rugby League World Cup 2026 semi-final: New Zealand vs Tonga live stream — where to watch, date, start time, free options | Hitechreports | November 7, 2026 | Section: sports | File under: sports (not gadgets, apps, or other-news) | Region: global | Published: 2026-11-07T07:45:41.205Z | Headline: Rugby League World Cup 2026 semi-final: New Zealand vs Tonga live stream, where to watch, date, start time, free options | Body: The Rugby League World Cup 2026 semi-final between New Zealand and Tonga kicks off at 8.05pm AEDT on Saturday, November 7, at the Newcastle International Sports Centre in Australia. That’s 4.05am ET in the US and 9.05am GMT in the UK.
Where to watch
| Country | Channel or service | Free or paid |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | Channel 7 (free-to-air TV) and 7plus (streaming) | Free |
| New Zealand | ThreeNow (streaming) and Sky Sport 2 (TV/live stream) | Free on ThreeNow. Paid on Sky Sport Now (NZ$29.99 per day or NZ$59.99 per month) |
| United States | Premier Sports | Paid ($20 for tournament pass covering men’s, women’s and wheelchair events) |
| United Kingdom | Premier Sports 2 | Paid (£18.99 monthly or £150 annually) |
| Canada | Premier Sports | Paid (CA$29.99 monthly) |
Free options
ThreeNow in New Zealand and 7plus in Australia both offer free, account-based access, no subscription required. In Australia, viewers must register with a valid postcode (e.g. 2042) to use 7plus. In New Zealand, ThreeNow also requires an account but charges nothing. Neither service carries ads that block playback, and both are accessible via mobile apps and web browsers.
What to expect
This is Mate Ma’a Tonga’s first-ever Rugby League World Cup final appearance in any sport, and their best shot yet, against a resurgent New Zealand side fresh off a 78–0 win over Fiji. Kalyn Ponga returns from injury for the Kiwis, while Tonga fields the same 19-man squad that beat Samoa 20–18, led by captain Jason Taumalolo and halfback Isaiya Katoa.
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