Women’s Rugby League World Cup final: Australia vs New Zealand UK time and TV channel

Australia and New Zealand meet in the Women’s Rugby League World Cup final in Brisbane on Sunday, with the Jillaroos chasing a fourth title in a row.

The Women’s Rugby League World Cup final kicks off at 5.10am UK time at Suncorp Stadium, and is live on Premier Sports. It opens a double-header, with the same two nations meeting in the men’s final later on Sunday morning.

Women’s World Cup final: time and TV

Detail	Information
Date	Sunday 15 November 2026
UK kick-off	5.10am GMT
Venue	Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
UK TV	Premier Sports
Men’s final	8.35am GMT, same venue

Premier Sports has the exclusive UK and Ireland rights to the Rugby League World Cup. Listings currently show both finals on Premier Sports 1, but check the broadcaster’s guide on Sunday morning.

How Australia reached the final

The defending champions were made to work against Fiji in Sydney. They trailed 8-0 and were level at half-time before Abbi Church scored four tries in a 30-14 semi-final win, finishing with 205 running metres.

Australia have won the last three Women’s World Cups, beating New Zealand 54-4 in the 2021 final at Old Trafford.

How New Zealand reached the final

The Kiwi Ferns were far more comfortable. Stacey Waaka scored a hat-trick in a 32-0 win over Samoa in Newcastle, with Raecene McGregor’s kicking creating two of her tries.

New Zealand have reached every Women’s World Cup final. They won the first three tournaments, between 2000 and 2008, but have lost the last three finals to Australia. Samoa had earlier knocked England out with a 24-6 win in the group stage.

A big weekend for rugby league

Sunday’s double-header follows Friday morning’s Wheelchair World Cup final, where England defend their title against France. Follow every result in our Rugby League World Cup coverage.

Women’s Rugby League World Cup final: FAQs

What time is the Women’s Rugby League World Cup final? 5.10am UK time on Sunday 15 November.

What channel is the Women’s World Cup final on? Premier Sports in the UK and Ireland.

Who won the last Women’s Rugby League World Cup? Australia, who beat New Zealand 54-4 in the 2021 final at Old Trafford.

Where is the final being played? Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, which also hosts the men’s final later the same day.