England Wheelchair vs Australia: World Cup semi-final time and how to watch

England Wheelchair vs Australia kicks off at 8.45am GMT on Tuesday 10 November, with a place in the Rugby League World Cup final at stake.

The defending champions face the host nation at WIN Entertainment Centre in Wollongong. The Rugby Football League confirms live coverage through Premier Sports.

England have won all three group matches and now need one more victory to reach Friday’s final. France and Ireland contest the other semi-final earlier on Tuesday.

England Wheelchair vs Australia kick-off time

Detail	Information
Match	England Wheelchair vs Australia
Competition	Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup semi-final
Date	Tuesday 10 November 2026
UK start	8.45am GMT
Wollongong start	7.45pm AEDT
Venue	WIN Entertainment Centre, Wollongong
UK broadcaster	Premier Sports

The official England match centre lists the UK start. Wollongong is 11 hours ahead of GMT in November, making it an evening match in Australia.

How to watch in the UK

The RFL directs supporters to Premier Sports for live coverage. Check the broadcaster’s programme guide for the assigned channel and coverage start time, and make sure your subscription includes access.

Online viewers should check their streaming entitlement with Premier Sports or the platform through which they subscribe. The match start is 8.45am; a separate programme start time has not been confirmed here.

Our rugby on TV guide carries the wider schedule.

How England reached the semi-final

England beat Wales 98-18, the USA 134-0 and Ireland 68-32 to finish their group unbeaten, according to the RFL’s semi-final announcement.

The Ireland match gave Tom Coyd’s side their sternest test. The head coach believes that pressure will help prepare England for Australia, whose home support adds another challenge.

England won last year’s Wheelchair Ashes series in Australia 2-0. They also beat the Wheelaroos 38-8 in their opening game at the 2022 World Cup before going on to lift the trophy.

Our report on England’s record win over the USA covers the second match of this campaign.

When are the teams and final confirmed?

The NRL team-list page says nations name 10-player squads 24 hours before kick-off, with the final nine confirmed 90 minutes before the match. Inclusion in the larger squad therefore does not guarantee a place in the final matchday selection.

France face Ireland at 6.15am GMT on Tuesday. The winners of the two semi-finals meet on Friday 13 November.