The men's pool stage of the Rugby League World Cup 2026 is over. Round 3 finished with Australia 66–6 Cook Islands, Lebanon 24–20 France and Tonga 20–18 Samoa, which leaves Australia, New Zealand, Tonga and Samoa in the semi-finals.
All round 3 scores
| Match | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|
| England vs Papua New Guinea | England 34–12 Papua New Guinea | Fri 30 Oct |
| New Zealand vs Fiji | New Zealand 78–0 Fiji | Sat 31 Oct |
| Australia vs Cook Islands | Australia 66–6 Cook Islands | Sat 31 Oct |
| Lebanon vs France | Lebanon 24–20 France | Sun 1 Nov |
| Tonga vs Samoa | Tonga 20–18 Samoa | Sun 1 Nov |
Australia 66–6 Cook Islands
Australia finish Pool A with three wins from three, after beating New Zealand 24–22 and Fiji 36–22. They play Samoa in the second semi-final.
Lebanon 24–20 France
Lebanon take their first win of the tournament after losing 42–18 to Papua New Guinea and 36–0 to Tonga. France finish without a win after losses to Samoa, England and Lebanon.
Tonga 20–18 Samoa
Tonga top the combined Pool B and C table in the match of the round. Read the full Tonga vs Samoa result.
Who goes through
- Pool A: Australia and New Zealand
- Pool B and C: Tonga and Samoa
England won two of their three games but miss out. See the final pool tables and who plays who in the semi-finals.
Frequently asked questions
What was the Australia vs Cook Islands score?
Australia won 66–6 on Saturday 31 October.
What was the Lebanon vs France score?
Lebanon won 24–20 on Sunday 1 November.
What was the Tonga vs Samoa score?
Tonga won 20–18 on Sunday 1 November at CommBank Stadium, Sydney.
Which teams reached the RLWC 2026 semi-finals?
Australia, New Zealand, Tonga and Samoa.