Australia vs Samoa live at the Rugby League World Cup 2026: the Kangaroos and Toa Samoa meet in the semi-final at Allianz Stadium, Sydney, kicking off at 8:05 PM AEDT on Sunday 8 November. For the countdown and the score, open the Australia vs Samoa live page.
Australia vs Samoa live score
The score is on our match page. It shows a countdown until kick-off, then the score, and the full-time result is added soon after the final whistle. We do not host the match itself, so use the TV options below to watch it.
Australia vs Samoa live today: kick-off time
| Region | Local time (Sunday 8 November) |
|---|---|
| Australia, Sydney and Newcastle (AEDT) | 8:05 PM |
| Australia, Brisbane (AEST) | 7:05 PM |
| Australia, Perth (AWST) | 5:05 PM |
| New Zealand (NZDT) | 10:05 PM |
| Tonga and Samoa | 10:05 PM |
| Fiji | 9:05 PM |
| Papua New Guinea | 7:05 PM |
| Bangladesh | 3:05 PM |
| India | 2:35 PM |
| Pakistan | 2:05 PM |
| South Africa | 11:05 AM |
| France (CET) | 10:05 AM |
| United Kingdom (GMT) | 9:05 AM |
| USA Eastern (EST) | 4:05 AM |
| USA Pacific (PST) | 1:05 AM |
Where to watch Australia vs Samoa live
- Australia: Seven, free-to-air, and 7plus Sport, free with an account.
- New Zealand: Sky Sport, and ThreeNow for the free-to-air coverage.
- UK, Ireland, USA and Canada: Premier Sports.
- Everywhere else: check the official RLWC 2026 site for your local broadcaster.
See how to watch Australia vs Samoa for more detail.
What is at stake
The winner reaches the Rugby League World Cup final and plays New Zealand or Tonga. The other semi-final is New Zealand vs Tonga on Saturday 7 November.
For form and head-to-head, read the Australia vs Samoa preview.
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Frequently asked questions
What time is Australia vs Samoa live?
Kick-off is 8:05 PM AEDT on Sunday 8 November at Allianz Stadium, Sydney. That is 9:05 AM in the UK, 3:05 PM in Bangladesh and 10:05 PM in New Zealand, Tonga and Samoa.
Where can I follow the Australia vs Samoa live score?
Open the Australia vs Samoa live page on rlwcfans for the countdown and the score. The full-time result is added soon after the final whistle.
Which channel shows Australia vs Samoa live?
Seven and 7plus Sport in Australia, Sky Sport and ThreeNow in New Zealand, and Premier Sports in the UK, Ireland, USA and Canada.
Is Australia vs Samoa live today?
The match is on Sunday 8 November. On match day the live page shows a Live today badge, then the score from kick-off.