The Tonga vs Samoa match — the final fixture of Rugby League World Cup 2026 Pools B & C, kicks off at 8.05pm AEDT local time in Sydney, Australia on Sunday, November 1. 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) and 7plus (streaming) | Free |
| United States | Premier Sports | Paid |
| United Kingdom | Premier Sports 2 | Paid |
| Canada | Premier Sports | Paid |
| New Zealand | Sky Sport NZ (Sky Sport 1) | Free on satellite. Sky Sport Now subscription required for streaming |
In Australia, the match is available free-to-air on Channel 7 and via its streaming platform 7plus. Accessing 7plus requires a free account with a valid Australian postcode, e.g., 2006 or 2042.
In the US, Premier Sports carries all 18 men’s tournament matches, including Tonga vs Samoa. A full tournament pass costs $25.
UK viewers can tune in on Premier Sports 2. The channel is available as a rolling monthly subscription for £18.99, or £150 for an annual plan, and can also be added to existing Sky TV, Virgin Media, or Prime Video packages.
In Canada, Premier Sports is offered for CA$29.99 per month, with discounts for longer-term commitments.
New Zealand fans get free coverage on Sky Sport 1 via satellite TV. For streaming, Sky Sport Now starts at NZ$29.99 per day or NZ$59.99 per month.
Free options
Free viewing is confirmed only in Australia (Channel 7 and 7plus) and New Zealand (Sky Sport 1 broadcast). No source states that Premier Sports offers a free tier in any market. 7plus requires no payment but does require an Australian postcode during registration, no VPN mention is included in official access terms.
What to expect from the match
This is a high-stakes clash: Tonga have already qualified for the semi-finals after wins over England (30–12) and Lebanon (36–0). Samoa must win, or lose by fewer than 46 points, to claim second place in the combined Pools B & C and advance alongside Tonga.
Samoa’s dominant 78–4 win over France and 64–6 victory against co-hosts Papua New Guinea give them a strong points difference edge over England. Their last two meetings with Tonga ended in Samoa wins: 20–18 in the 2021 World Cup quarter-final and 34–6 in October 2025’s Pacific Cup.
Tonga’s Isaiya Katoa returns at halfback after missing the Lebanon match. Samoa’s Francis Manuleleua, fresh off the NRL Grand Final, headlines their lineup.
The match takes place at Western Sydney Stadium, the same venue that hosted Tonga’s earlier pool wins. Official updates will be posted on Instagram (@RugbyLeagueWorldCup) and Facebook (@RugbyLeagueWorldCup).
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