How to watch Australia vs New Zealand: Rugby League World Cup TV channel and live stream

Australia face New Zealand in the opening match of the 2026 Rugby League World Cup on Thursday 15 October. Kick-off at Allianz Stadium in Sydney is 10.05am UK time, with live coverage on Premier Sports 2.

What channel is Australia vs New Zealand on?

Premier Sports 2 is showing the match live in the UK. Coverage is scheduled to begin at 9am, ahead of the 10.05am kick-off.

Premier Sports holds the UK live rights to the tournament’s men’s, women’s and wheelchair competitions. A subscription is required to watch.

Can I stream Australia vs New Zealand?

Yes. Supporters can stream the game through the Premier Sports Player, using its website or supported apps.

Premier Sports is also available through Sky, Virgin Media and Amazon. Subscription access varies by provider, so viewers should use the platform through which they subscribed. The RFL’s official viewing guide explains the available options.

What time does Australia vs New Zealand start?

The match kicks off at 10.05am BST on Thursday 15 October, making it a morning fixture for UK viewers.

The venue is Allianz Stadium in Sydney, where Australia begin their campaign against New Zealand.

When do England play?

England’s men begin against Tonga on Saturday 17 October at 10.05am UK time. Our England World Cup fixtures and TV guide has their full schedule.

Before the tournament, catch up on Morgan Smithies’ withdrawal and Kallum Watkins’ England call-up. More broadcasts are listed in our rugby on TV guide.