New Zealand vs Tonga live at the Rugby League World Cup 2026: the Kiwis and Mate Ma'a Tonga meet in the semi-final at McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle, kicking off at 8:05 PM AEDT on Saturday 7 November. For the countdown and the score, open the New Zealand vs Tonga live page.
New Zealand vs Tonga 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.
New Zealand vs Tonga live today: kick-off time
| Region | Local time (Saturday 7 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 New Zealand vs Tonga 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 New Zealand vs Tonga for more detail.
What is at stake
The winner reaches the Rugby League World Cup final and plays Australia or Samoa. The other semi-final is Australia vs Samoa on Sunday 8 November.
For form and head-to-head, read the New Zealand vs Tonga preview.
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Frequently asked questions
What time is New Zealand vs Tonga live?
Kick-off is 8:05 PM AEDT on Saturday 7 November at McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle. 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 New Zealand vs Tonga live score?
Open the New Zealand vs Tonga live page on rlwcfans for the countdown and the score. The full-time result is added soon after the final whistle.
Which channel shows New Zealand vs Tonga 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 New Zealand vs Tonga live today?
The match is on Saturday 7 November. On match day the live page shows a Live today badge, then the score from kick-off.