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Men's. Round 1 · Pool A
Sunday 18 October 2026 at 4:05 PM AEDT
McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle
Fiji meet Cook Islands in the Round 1 · Pool A of the Men's Rugby League World Cup 2026 at McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle. Kick-off is 4:05 PM AEDT on Sunday 18 October 2026.
Both teams are in Pool A, which also includes Australia, New Zealand. See the pool standings for the latest table.
Sydney
4:05 PM
Sun 18 Oct AEDT
Brisbane
3:05 PM
Sun 18 Oct AEST
Perth
1:05 PM
Sun 18 Oct AWST
Auckland
6:05 PM
Sun 18 Oct NZDT
Dhaka
11:05 AM
Sun 18 Oct GMT+6
London
6:05 AM
Sun 18 Oct GMT+1
Squads are confirmed closer to the tournament. We will update team news here and on each team profile.
McDonald Jones Stadium in Newcastle hosts this match. Check transport and entry details on the official site before you travel, and see our tickets guide.
Fiji vs Cook Islands is on Sun 18 Oct at 4:05 PM AEDT at McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle. It is a Men's Round 1 · Pool A fixture at the Rugby League World Cup 2026.
Kick-off is 4:05 PM AEDT in Sydney, 3:05 PM AEST in Brisbane, 1:05 PM AWST in Perth, 6:05 PM NZDT in Auckland, 11:05 AM GMT+6 in Dhaka, 6:05 AM GMT+1 in London.
The match is played at McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle.
Check the official RLWC 2026 website for broadcasters and live streams in your region. Our live page for this match has the countdown and official links.