How to watch Rugby League World Cup semi-finals plus England v Ireland wheelchair showdown
The business end of the Rugby League World Cup has arrived with semi-finals for the men’s and women’s tournaments being staged this weekend.
New Zealand have been in good form, despite losing to Australia in the opening round of group matches, but will face a tough challenge against unbeaten Tonga in Newcastle, New South Wales, on Saturday. The following day, holders Australia - who have yet to hit top gear - take on Samoa at Sydney in a repeat of the 2022 final.
In the women’s competition, New Zealand face Samoa on Saturday and reigning champions Australia meet Fiji the following afternoon. This weekend also marks the end of the wheelchair tournament’s group stage. England go head to head with fellow unbeaten side Ireland on Friday, ahead of Australia against France the same day.
Here’s how to watch all these matches live, including kick-off times and channel details.
Men’s semi-finals:
Saturday, November 7 - New Zealand v Samoa, Premier Sports 2, 9.05am kick-off.
Sunday’s November 8 - Australia v Samoa, Premier Sports 2, 9.05am.
Women’s semi-finals:
Saturday, November 7 - New Zealand v Tonga, Premier Sports 2, 9.05am.
Sunday’s November 8 - Australia v Fiji, Premier Sports 2, 6.45am.
Wheelchair:
Friday, November 6 - England v Ireland, Premier Sports 2, 6am; France v Australia, Premier Sports 2, 8.30am.
Scotland v New Zealand (midnight) and Wales v USA (2.30am) will be streamed live on the Premier Player app.