Information checked: November 7, 2026, at 9:07 a.m. UTC (8:07 p.m. Australian Eastern Daylight Time).
New Zealand and Tonga were scheduled to kick off their men’s Rugby League World Cup semifinal at 8:05 p.m. AEDT on Saturday, November 7, at McDonald Jones Stadium in Newcastle. Australian viewers can watch live on Seven and 7plus Sport; the winner will advance to the World Cup final.
The scheduled kickoff has passed. For the current score and match status, use the NRL’s live draw and results. The score can change quickly, so check the live listing before relying on an earlier update.
Seven holds the Australian broadcast rights, and its tournament guide lists the semifinal on free-to-air television and 7plus Sport. Open 7plus and look for the Rugby League World Cup or New Zealand vs. Tonga if you prefer to stream. Sign in or create an account if prompted, and allow time to check that your device and internet connection are working.
On television, the channel depends on where you are watching. Seven’s published guide lists the game on Channel 7 in New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia. In Queensland, the broadcast moves from 7mate to Channel 7 at 6:51 p.m. Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST, UTC+10:00). In Western Australia, it moves from Channel 7 to 7mate at 5:30 p.m. Australian Western Standard Time (AWST, UTC+08:00). Those changes are scheduled before kickoff.
Schedules can change, and regional listings may differ. Check Seven’s World Cup broadcast guide or your local program guide if you cannot find the game.
The International Rugby League match page lists an 8:05 p.m. kickoff at the Newcastle venue on Saturday, November 7. Newcastle observes AEDT (UTC+11:00) on that date. The same scheduled instant is:
These are kickoff times, not necessarily the start of Seven’s pregame coverage. If you join after kickoff, select the live broadcast for the current action rather than assuming a stream will begin at the opening whistle.
The NRL draw is a useful starting point for the match listing and score. Refresh it for the latest status, especially if you are following without video. The NRL’s semifinal team-list page provides lineups and late selection updates.
That team-list update named Kalyn Ponga at fullback for New Zealand and Lehi Hopoate at fullback for Tonga. Use the latest official listing for any subsequent changes: a named lineup is a useful guide, but it does not guarantee who remains on the field throughout the match.
This is a knockout game, so the immediate consequence is clear: the winner goes to the men’s World Cup final. International Rugby League says New Zealand reached this stage after finishing second in Group A with two wins from three games. Tonga won all three of its group-stage matches and comes into the semifinal following its 20–18 win over Samoa.
Those results explain the stakes, but they do not determine the semifinal outcome. Tonga’s narrow win shows it has already come through a close contest; New Zealand’s group record includes a defeat to Australia. A tight game is possible, but neither team’s path is a reliable prediction of the final score.
If you are following the tournament beyond this match, the other men’s semifinal is Australia vs. Samoa. The winner of that game will meet the winner of New Zealand vs. Tonga in the final. Check the official draw for confirmed results and the final pairing after both semifinals are complete.
Seven says replays of all tournament matches will be available on 7plus through the end of the 2026 season. They are not expected to appear immediately after a broadcast ends, so allow time for the replay to be uploaded. Search the match title on 7plus later and check the listing before planning your viewing.
If you want to avoid spoilers, go directly to the replay listing rather than the live results page. If you only need the result, the NRL draw or the International Rugby League match page is the faster place to check once the game has finished.
Yes. Seven lists the game on free-to-air television and 7plus Sport in Australia. The television channel varies by state, and 7plus may require you to sign in.
It is scheduled for McDonald Jones Stadium in Newcastle, New South Wales, on November 7, 2026.
The winner will face the winner of the Australia vs. Samoa men’s semifinal. The pairing depends on both results.
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