Sat 7 Nov · 8:05pm AEDT · McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle
New Zealand v Tonga
Tonga by 2
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Rugby League World Cup 2026 Tips
Semi-finals on Sat 7 Nov and Sun 8 Nov, final on Sun 15 Nov at Suncorp Stadium.
Semi-final tips
Each of these rates within one converted try, so treat them as close calls.
New Zealand
- 1 Keano Kini Fullback
- 2 Jamayne Isaako Winger
- 3 Dane Gagai Centre
- 4 Casey McLean Centre
- 5 Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad Winger
- 6 Kodi Nikorima Five-Eighth
- 7 Jahrome Hughes Halfback
- 8 James Fisher-Harris (c) Prop
- 9 Jeremy Marshall-King Hooker
- 10 Moses Leota Prop
- 11 Isaiah Papali'i 2nd Row
- 12 Briton Nikora 2nd Row
- 13 Joseph Tapine Lock
- 14 Te Maire Martin Interchange
- 15 Naufahu Whyte Interchange
- 16 Erin Clark Interchange
- 17 Xavier Willison Interchange
- 18 Scott Sorensen Interchange
- 19 Leo Thompson Interchange
- 20 Tanner Stowers-Smith Reserve
- 21 Kalyn Ponga Reserve
- 22 Phoenix Crossland Reserve
Coach: Stacey Jones
Tonga
- 1 Lehi Hopoate Fullback
- 2 Dallin Watene-Zelezniak Winger
- 3 Tolutau Koula Centre
- 4 Robert Toia Centre
- 5 Jojo Fifita Winger
- 6 Tuimoala Lolohea Five-Eighth
- 7 Isaiya Katoa Halfback
- 8 Addin Fonua-Blake Prop
- 9 Salesi Foketi Hooker
- 10 Jason Taumalolo (c) Prop
- 11 Haumole Olakau'atu 2nd Row
- 12 Siua Wong 2nd Row
- 13 Tyson Frizell Lock
- 14 Soni Luke Interchange
- 15 Stefano Utoikamanu Interchange
- 16 Demitric Vaimauga Interchange
- 17 Taniela Paseka Interchange
- 18 Leka Halasima Interchange
- 19 Latu Fainu Interchange
- 20 Paul Alamoti Reserve
- 21 Kulikefu Finefeuiaki Reserve
- 22 Sione Katoa Reserve
Coach: Kristian Woolf
Sun 8 Nov · 8:05pm AEDT · Allianz Stadium, Sydney
Australia v Samoa
Samoa by 2
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Australia
- 1 Reece Walsh Fullback
- 2 Jack Bostock Winger
- 3 Kotoni Staggs Centre
- 4 Bradman Best Centre
- 5 Tom Trbojevic Winger
- 6 Cameron Munster Five-Eighth
- 7 Tom Dearden Halfback
- 8 Patrick Carrigan Prop
- 9 Harry Grant Hooker
- 10 Tino Fa'asuamaleaui Prop
- 11 Jacob Preston 2nd Row
- 12 Liam Martin 2nd Row
- 13 Isaah Yeo (c) Lock
- 14 Ethan Strange Interchange
- 15 Keaon Koloamatangi Interchange
- 16 Cameron Murray Interchange
- 17 Reuben Cotter Interchange
- 18 Latrell Mitchell Interchange
- 19 James Tedesco Interchange
- 20 Lindsay Smith Reserve
- 21 Sam Walker Reserve
- 22 Blayke Brailey Reserve
Samoa
- 1 Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow Fullback
- 2 Brian To'o Winger
- 3 Izack Tago Centre
- 4 Stephen Crichton Centre
- 5 Sualauvi Fa'alogo Winger
- 6 Ronald Volkman Five-Eighth
- 7 Jarome Luai (c) Halfback
- 8 Francis Molo Prop
- 9 Benaiah Ioelu Hooker
- 10 Junior Paulo (c) Prop
- 11 Connelly Lemuelu 2nd Row
- 12 Jermaine McEwen 2nd Row
- 13 Francis Manuleleua Lock
- 14 Jazz Tevaga Interchange
- 15 Spencer Leniu Interchange
- 16 Shawn Blore Interchange
- 17 Ata Mariota Interchange
- 18 Clayton Faulalo Interchange
- 19 Deine Mariner Interchange
- 20 Pasami Saulo Reserve
- 21 Enari Tuala Reserve
- 22 Eddie Ieremia-Toeava Reserve
Coach: Ben Gardiner
The final
Final at Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane: Sun 15 Nov 7:35pm AEDT. Teams decided by the semi-finals.
International ratings
Points better or worse than an average World Cup side on a neutral ground.
| Team | P | W | L | For | Against | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tonga | 3 | 3 | 0 | 86 | 30 | +10.7 |
| Samoa | 3 | 2 | 1 | 160 | 30 | +9.3 |
| New Zealand | 3 | 2 | 1 | 182 | 40 | +8.4 |
| Australia | 3 | 3 | 0 | 126 | 50 | +7.3 |
| England | 3 | 2 | 1 | 128 | 42 | +5.3 |
| Fiji | 3 | 1 | 2 | 62 | 126 | -2.5 |
| Papua New Guinea | 3 | 1 | 2 | 60 | 116 | -4 |
| France | 3 | 0 | 3 | 24 | 184 | -10.7 |
| Lebanon | 3 | 1 | 2 | 42 | 98 | -10.7 |
| Cook Islands | 3 | 0 | 3 | 34 | 188 | -13.1 |
Ratings use the 15 World Cup games played so far plus 15 Pacific Championships Tests from 2024 and 2025, which are the only games linking the two halves of the draw. Older Tests count for less, and any margin past 24 points counts as 24 so one thrashing cannot swamp the rest.
Every result so far
| Date | Round | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 1 Nov | Round 3 | Tonga 20–18 Samoa | CommBank Stadium, Sydney |
| Sun 1 Nov | Round 3 | Lebanon 24–20 France | CommBank Stadium, Sydney |
| Sat 31 Oct | Round 3 | Australia 66–6 Cook Islands | Queensland Country Bank Stadium, Townsville |
| Sat 31 Oct | Round 3 | New Zealand 78–0 Fiji | Cbus Super Stadium, Gold Coast |
| Fri 30 Oct | Round 3 | England 34–12 Papua New Guinea | WIN Stadium, Wollongong |
| Sun 25 Oct | Round 2 | Australia 36–22 Fiji | Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane |
| Sun 25 Oct | Round 2 | New Zealand 82–16 Cook Islands | One NZ Stadium, Christchurch |
| Sat 24 Oct | Round 2 | England 82–0 France | HBF Park, Perth |
| Sat 24 Oct | Round 2 | Papua New Guinea 6–64 Samoa | Santos National Football Stadium, Port Moresby |
| Fri 23 Oct | Round 2 | Tonga 36–0 Lebanon | CommBank Stadium, Sydney |
| Sun 18 Oct | Round 1 | Fiji 40–12 Cook Islands | McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle |
| Sat 17 Oct | Round 1 | England 12–30 Tonga | HBF Park, Perth |
| Sat 17 Oct | Round 1 | Papua New Guinea 42–18 Lebanon | Santos National Football Stadium, Port Moresby |
| Fri 16 Oct | Round 1 | Samoa 78–4 France | CommBank Stadium, Sydney |
| Thu 15 Oct | Round 1 | Australia 24–22 New Zealand | Allianz Stadium, Sydney |
Fixtures, results and named teams: nrl.com.