RLWC2021: What channel is England v PNG on? TV info and how to watch Rugby League World Cup fixtures

The World Cup’s real business begins this weekend when the men’s competition reaches its knockout stage.
By Peter Smith
Published 4th Nov 2022, 12:00 GMT
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In-form England will go into Saturday’s tie against Papua New Guinea at Wigan as strong favourites, but the Kumuls have a powerful squad and are confident of taking the hosts right to the wire.

It is also a big day for England’s women who take on Canada in a curtain-raiser.

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How can I watch England v Papua New Guinea and England Women v Canada?

England's men - including winger Dom Young, pictured - will be looking to build on last week's huge win over Greece when they begin their knockout campaign against PNG. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com.England's men - including winger Dom Young, pictured - will be looking to build on last week's huge win over Greece when they begin their knockout campaign against PNG. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com.
England's men - including winger Dom Young, pictured - will be looking to build on last week's huge win over Greece when they begin their knockout campaign against PNG. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com.

Organisers RLWC2021 are hoping for a near full-house, but both fixtures will be televised live on the BBC.

Armchair viewers can turn into BBC Two from 11.30pm for all the build up and full coverage of the women’s match which kicks off at noon.

Coverage then switches to BBC One at 2pm for build-up and all of the men’s quarter-final against the Kumuls. Both ties will also be available on the BBC iplayer.

Are other men’s matches this weekend televised?

England women continue their campaign against Canada on Saturday after a big opening win over Brazil. Picture by Will Palmer/SWpix.com.England women continue their campaign against Canada on Saturday after a big opening win over Brazil. Picture by Will Palmer/SWpix.com.
England women continue their campaign against Canada on Saturday after a big opening win over Brazil. Picture by Will Palmer/SWpix.com.
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The men’s quarter-finals begin on Friday when holders Australia kick-off at 7.30pm against Lebanon in Huddersfield (BBC Three, BBC iPlayer).

The third quarter-final, between New Zealand in Hull on Saturday, is on BBC Two from 7pm.

The quarter-finals conclude on Sunday with a showdown between Tonga and Samoa in Warrington (BBC Two from 2pm).

Women’s tournament:

England's opening game against Australia in the wheelchair tournament was a huge hit with television viewers. Picture by Will Palmer/SWpix.com.England's opening game against Australia in the wheelchair tournament was a huge hit with television viewers. Picture by Will Palmer/SWpix.com.
England's opening game against Australia in the wheelchair tournament was a huge hit with television viewers. Picture by Will Palmer/SWpix.com.

Other games in the women’s tournament this weekend are: Papua New Guinea v Brazil (Saturday, 5pm kick-off BBC iPlayer, Red Button and BBC Sport Online); New Zealand v Cook Islands (Sunday, 5pm kick-off BBC iPlayer, Red Button and BBC Sport Online); Australia v France (Sunday, 7.30pm kick-off BBC iPlayer, Red Button and BBC Sport Online).

Wheelchair tournament:

The wheelchair World Cup continues on Sunday: England v Spain (noon kick-off, BBC Two, BBC iPlayer); Australia v Ireland (2.30pm kick-off BBC iPlayer, Red Button and BBC Sport Online).

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