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Australia vs Samoa semi-final: how to watch live
The Rugby League World Cup 2026 semi-final between Australia and Samoa kicks off Sunday from Sydney, with free streams in Australia and New Zealand.
In brief
The Rugby League World Cup 2026 semi-final between Australia and Samoa kicks off Sunday from Sydney, with free streams in Australia and New Zealand. Australia faces Samoa in a Rugby League World Cup 2026 semi-final at Allianz Stadium, Sydney on November 8, with the winner advancing to face New Zealand. Originally…
Repeat vs revenge in Sydney
Australia and Samoa meet in a Rugby League World Cup 2026 semi-final at Allianz Stadium, Sydney. Australia won the 2021 final; Samoa seeks payback in this last-four encounter.
Australia unbeaten but uneven
Australia chase a record-extending 13th world crown and remain undefeated. They needed two late Jack Bostock tries to beat New Zealand 24-22 and trailed against Cook Islands and Fiji before winning both.
Samoa's narrow loss to Tonga
Samoa lost to Tonga 20-18 last week with a disallowed try that could have changed the result. Fullback Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow scored in that game and captain Jarome Luai leads the side seeking revenge.
Samoa's attacking weapons
Wing Brian To'o and centre Stephen Crichton have been among the NRL's best players for seasons, though with a slight 2026 dip.Both must step up for Samoa to gain revenge for the 2021 final defeat.
Free streams in Australia and New Zealand
Australia vs Samoa is free on 7plus in Australia and ThreeNow in New Zealand. Viewers outside these countries can use a VPN to access their home streaming service.
Paid options in US, UK and Canada
Premier Sports shows the match in the US for $20 for the rest of the tournament. In the UK, Premier Sports costs £18.99 monthly or £150 yearly. In Canada, it costs CA$29.99 monthly.
Kick-off time across time zones
The match kicks off at 8.05pm AEDT on Sunday, November 8 in Sydney. That is 4.05am ET in the US and 9.05am GMT in the UK.
Winner faces New Zealand next
The winner of Australia vs Samoa will face New Zealand in next weekend's final, completing the Rugby League World Cup 2026 semi-final stage.
What matters most
Australia faces Samoa in a Rugby League World Cup 2026 semi-final at Allianz Stadium, Sydney on November 8, with the winner advancing to face New Zealand.
