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Kiwis (men's), Kiwi Ferns (women's), Wheel Kiwis (wheelchair)
Australia vs New Zealand
Thursday 15 October 2026, 8:05 PM AEDT
Allianz Stadium, Sydney
Round 1 · Pool B. Sun 18 Oct, 1:50 PM AEDT. McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle
Round 2 · Pool B. Sun 25 Oct, 2:00 PM AEDT. One NZ Stadium, Christchurch
New Zealand v Papua New Guinea
Round 3 · Pool B. Sat 31 Oct, 5:45 PM AEDT. Cbus Super Stadium, Gold Coast
Times shown in Sydney. Switch timezones on the full schedule.
Men's
Pool A
Also in the pool: Australia, Fiji, Cook Islands
Women's
Pool B
Also in the pool: Fiji, France, Papua New Guinea
Wheelchair
Pool B
Also in the pool: Australia, France, Scotland
Squads are confirmed closer to the tournament. We will list the official New Zealand squad here once it is announced.
Broadcasters differ by country. See our how to watch guide or go to the official RLWC 2026 site for live options in your region. Kick-off in Dhaka is 3:05 PM for the next match.
New Zealand's first match is Australia vs New Zealand on Thursday 15 October 2026 at 8:05 PM AEDT at Allianz Stadium, Sydney.
New Zealand competes in the men's (Pool A), women's (Pool B), wheelchair (Pool B) Rugby League World Cups.
Check the official RLWC 2026 website for broadcasters and live streams in your region. Each match page here links to the official source.
Squads are confirmed closer to the tournament. We will update this page when the official squad is announced.