The women's Rugby League World Cup 2026 semi-finals are set: the Kiwi Ferns play Fetu Samoa on Saturday 7 November and the Jillaroos play Fiji Bulikula on Sunday 8 November. Both games kick off at 5:45 PM AEDT, and the winners meet in the final at Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane, on 15 November.
Women's RLWC 2026 semi-final fixtures
| Semi-final | Match | Date | Venue | Kick-off |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First | New Zealand vs Samoa | Sat 7 Nov | McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle | 5:45 PM AEDT |
| Second | Australia vs Fiji | Sun 8 Nov | Allianz Stadium, Sydney | 5:45 PM AEDT |
Each women's semi-final is at the same stadium as the men's semi-final that day, which kicks off later that evening.
How the four teams got there
- Australia won Pool A with three wins and only 6 points conceded: 40–0 against Samoa, 78–0 against England and 124–6 against Wales.
- Samoa finished second in Pool A. They lost 0–40 to Australia, then beat Wales 76–0 and England 24–6.
- New Zealand won Pool B with three wins: 18–12 against Fiji, 92–0 against France and 40–12 against Papua New Guinea.
- Fiji finished second in Pool B. They lost 12–18 to New Zealand, then beat Papua New Guinea 40–4 and France 54–6.
The full tables are on our pools page, and every score is on the results page.
Women's semi-final kick-off time in your timezone
Both semi-finals kick off at the same time of day, so these times work for either match.
| Region | Local time (Saturday 7 or Sunday 8 November) |
|---|---|
| Australia, Sydney and Newcastle (AEDT) | 5:45 PM |
| Australia, Brisbane (AEST) | 4:45 PM |
| Australia, Perth (AWST) | 2:45 PM |
| New Zealand (NZDT) | 7:45 PM |
| Samoa | 7:45 PM |
| Fiji | 6:45 PM |
| Papua New Guinea | 4:45 PM |
| Bangladesh | 12:45 PM |
| India | 12:15 PM |
| Pakistan | 11:45 AM |
| South Africa | 8:45 AM |
| France (CET) | 7:45 AM |
| United Kingdom (GMT) | 6:45 AM |
| USA Eastern (EST) | 1:45 AM |
| USA Pacific (PST) | 10:45 PM the night before |
How to watch the women's semi-finals
- Australia: Seven, free-to-air, and 7plus Sport, free with an account.
- New Zealand: Sky Sport, and ThreeNow for the free coverage.
- UK, Ireland, USA and Canada: Premier Sports.
- Everywhere else: check the official RLWC 2026 site for your local broadcaster.
Our full how to watch guide lists more countries. Rights can change, so confirm with your broadcaster.
More women's RLWC 2026
- Women's schedule with the final date and kick-off time
- Women's team news and squads
- Men's semi-finals: who plays who
Frequently asked questions
Who plays in the women's Rugby League World Cup 2026 semi-finals?
New Zealand play Samoa on Saturday 7 November in Newcastle, and Australia play Fiji on Sunday 8 November in Sydney.
What time are the women's RLWC 2026 semi-finals?
Both kick off at 5:45 PM AEDT. That is 6:45 AM in the UK, 12:45 PM in Bangladesh, 7:45 PM in New Zealand and Samoa, and 6:45 PM in Fiji.
Where are the women's semi-finals played?
New Zealand vs Samoa is at McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle. Australia vs Fiji is at Allianz Stadium, Sydney.
How can I watch the women's semi-finals live?
Seven and 7plus Sport show them in Australia, Sky Sport and ThreeNow in New Zealand, and Premier Sports in the UK, Ireland, USA and Canada.
When is the women's Rugby League World Cup 2026 final?
The final is on Sunday 15 November 2026 at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, kicking off at 4:10 PM AEDT.