# 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.
- Title: Australia vs Samoa semi-final: how to watch live · TechRadar
- Summary: 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.
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- Published: 2026-11-08T06:05:00+00:00
- Read time: 2 min
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## 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.
## Key takeaway

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.