England vs Papua New Guinea live at the Rugby League World Cup 2026: a must-win match for England at WIN Stadium in Wollongong, kicking off at 9:05 AM GMT (8:05 PM AEDT) on Friday 30 October. This page has the kick-off time in your timezone, where to watch England vs PNG live, and what England need. For the countdown and the score, open the England vs Papua New Guinea live page.
England vs PNG live score
The live score is on our match page. It is updated during the match, and the full-time result is added within minutes of the final whistle. We do not copy broadcaster commentary, so use the TV, stream or radio below to follow the game as it happens.
PNG vs England live: kick-off time in your timezone
| Region | Local time (Friday 30 October) |
|---|---|
| Australia, Sydney and Wollongong (AEDT) | 8:05 PM |
| Australia, Brisbane (AEST) | 7:05 PM |
| Australia, Perth (AWST) | 5:05 PM |
| Papua New Guinea | 7:05 PM |
| New Zealand (NZDT) | 10:05 PM |
| Fiji | 9:05 PM |
| Tonga and Samoa | 10:05 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 (EDT) | 5:05 AM |
| USA Pacific (PDT) | 2:05 AM |
UK and French clocks went back on 25 October, so England fans in the UK are on GMT. US clocks do not change until 1 November.
Where to watch England vs Papua New Guinea live
- United Kingdom: Premier Sports 1 and Premier Player. BBC Radio 5 Live, 5 Sports Extra and BBC Sounds also have live commentary on men's matches.
- Australia: Seven, free-to-air, and 7plus Sport, free with an account.
- New Zealand: Sky Sport, and ThreeNow for free-to-air coverage.
- Ireland, USA and Canada: Premier Sports.
- Everywhere else: check the official RLWC 2026 site.
Rights can change, so confirm on the broadcaster's own site. Our how to watch England vs Papua New Guinea guide has more detail, and the full how to watch guide covers every country.
England vs Papua New Guinea rugby world cup live: what is at stake
England must beat Papua New Guinea, then hope Tonga beat Samoa on 1 November. If Samoa win, England are out, because of their inferior head-to-head record against Tonga. If Tonga win, points difference between England and Samoa decides it, and England trail Samoa by 68 points going into this game. That means England need a big win, as BBC Sport reports.
Check the pool tables after full time for the latest standings. Samoa and Tonga, who meet on Sunday, are both unbeaten, and you can follow that match on Tonga vs Samoa live.
How the teams got here
- England lost 12–30 to Tonga and then beat France 82–0.
- Papua New Guinea beat Lebanon 42–18 and then lost 6–64 to Samoa.
For the line-ups, read the England vs PNG team news and prediction.
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I follow the England vs Papua New Guinea live score?
Open the England vs Papua New Guinea live page on rlwcfans for the countdown and the score. The score is updated during the match and the full-time result is added within minutes of the final whistle.
What time is England vs PNG live?
Kick-off is 9:05 AM GMT on Friday 30 October 2026 at WIN Stadium in Wollongong. That is 8:05 PM AEDT, 7:05 PM in Papua New Guinea, 3:05 PM in Bangladesh and 2:35 PM in India.
Is PNG vs England live on TV?
Yes. Premier Sports 1 and Premier Player show it in the UK, Seven and 7plus Sport in Australia, and Sky Sport in New Zealand. BBC Radio 5 Live also has live commentary.
What does England need to reach the semi-finals?
England must beat Papua New Guinea, then Tonga must beat Samoa on 1 November. If Samoa win, England are out. If Tonga win, points difference with Samoa decides it, and England trail by 68 points before this game.
Is Brad O'Neill playing for England against Papua New Guinea?
No. Brad O'Neill is in the reserves. Jez Litten starts at hooker and Morgan Knowles returns at lock.