Australia v New Zealand: men’s Rugby League World Cup – live

The 2026 men's Rugby League World Cup opens in Sydney with Australia taking on New Zealand, refereed by Adam Gee who also officiated the recent NRL grand final. The tournament features ten teams split into three pools, with eight nations qualifying based on their 2022 World Cup performances and France and Cook Islands qualifying through regional playoffs. The final is scheduled to be held in Brisbane on 15th, with semi-finals featuring the top teams from Pool A competing against the top qualifiers from the combined Pool B and C table.