# How to watch Australia vs New Zealand RLWC 2026

> Free streams for Australia vs New Zealand Rugby League World Cup 2026.
- Title: How to watch Australia vs New Zealand RLWC 2026 · Rugby World
- Summary: Free streams for Australia vs New Zealand Rugby League World Cup 2026. Australia and New Zealand play in the Rugby League World Cup 2026 opener on 15 October…
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- Source: Rugby World — https://rugbyworld.com/how-to-watch/australia-new-zealand-rugby-league-world-cup-2026-186000
- Published: 2026-10-15T02:30:43+00:00
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## Rugby League World Cup 2026 opener
Australia and New Zealand play in the Rugby League World Cup 2026 opener on 15 October 2026 at Sydney’s Allianz Stadium.
## Free streams in Australia and New Zealand
Free streams available in Australia via Seven Plus and New Zealand via ThreeNow for the match.
## Global streaming options
Premier Sports streams the match in the UK, Ireland, US, and 120 other countries with regional pricing.
## VPN for international viewers
NordVPN allows viewers abroad to access free streams by changing their IP address.
## Kangaroos v Kiwis line-ups
Australia’s team includes Reece Walsh, Jack Bostock, Latrell Mitchell, and others; New Zealand’s team includes Kalyn Ponga, Jamayne Isaako, and others.
## Match details
Kick-off time: 10.05am BST / 8.05pm AEDT / 10.05pm NZDT / 5.05am EDT / 2.05am PDT.
## Free streaming services
Seven Plus (Australia) and ThreeNow (New Zealand) offer free streams for the match without subscription.
## Viewing options for international fans
International viewers can use NordVPN to access the match streams from anywhere.
## Key takeaway

Australia and New Zealand play in the Rugby League World Cup 2026 opener on 15 October 2026 at Sydney’s Allianz Stadium with free streams available in both countries.