Rugby League World Cup 2026: finals guide and Week 4 results on Channel 7 – Australia and New Zealand will contest both the women’s and men’s Rugby League World Cup finals in Brisbane this Sunday after a decisive semi-final weekend.
Channel 7, 7mate and 7plus will carry the remaining wheelchair, women’s and men’s tournament action live and free. The final week begins with the wheelchair semi-finals on Tuesday before the wheelchair decider on Friday and the two Australia-New Zealand finals at Suncorp Stadium on Sunday.
For Australian viewers, the key programming detail is that the men’s final begins on 7mate in Brisbane and Adelaide before coverage moves to Channel 7. Perth remains on Channel 7 throughout, while every market can also stream the action on 7plus.
Men’s Rugby League World Cup semi-finals
Kalyn Ponga returned just 23 days after suffering a broken arm and helped New Zealand defeat Tonga 34-10. The victory booked the Kiwis a place in the tournament decider.
Australia then produced its most commanding performance of the tournament against Samoa. Reece Walsh scored three tries as the Kangaroos won 44-12 and secured the other place in Sunday’s final.
Women’s Rugby League World Cup semi-finals
New Zealand shut out Samoa 32-0 in the first women’s semi-final. Stacey Waaka led the scoring with three tries as the Kiwi Ferns advanced to the final.
The Jillaroos faced a more difficult opening half against Fiji, with the teams locked at 8-8 at the break. Australia pulled away in the second half, led by four tries from Abbi Church, to earn another final against New Zealand.
Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup results
France handed Australia its first loss of the tournament with a 69-34 victory and finished on top of Pool B. England defeated Ireland 68-32, while Scotland recorded its first World Cup-level win in 13 years by beating New Zealand 62-18. Wales scored 17 tries in a 92-18 win over the United States.
Wheelchair semi-finals: Tuesday 10 November
France v Ireland
| Market | Broadcast time |
|---|---|
| Sydney and Melbourne | 5.00pm on 7mate and 7plus |
| Brisbane | 4.00pm on 7mate and 7plus |
| Adelaide | 4.30pm on 7mate and 7plus |
| Perth | 2.00pm on 7mate and 7plus |
England v Australia
| Market | Broadcast time |
|---|---|
| Sydney and Melbourne | 7.30pm on 7mate and 7plus |
| Brisbane | 6.30pm on 7mate and 7plus |
| Adelaide | 7.00pm on 7mate and 7plus |
| Perth | 4.30pm on 7mate and 7plus |
Jelisa Apps will host both semi-finals.
Wheelchair final: Friday 13 November
| Market | Broadcast time |
|---|---|
| Sydney and Melbourne | 7.30pm on 7mate and 7plus |
| Brisbane | 6.30pm on 7mate and 7plus |
| Adelaide | 7.00pm on 7mate and 7plus |
| Perth | 4.30pm on 7mate and 7plus |
Katie Brown will host the final, with Brad Grove, Kyle Amor and Jono Farr calling the match.
Women’s final: Australia v New Zealand
Coverage begins on Sunday afternoon with Matt Shirvington, Matt White and Mel McLaughlin hosting. Andrew Voss will call the match with Emma Verran and Brett Kimmorley. Corey Parker and Ali Brigginshaw will provide analysis, while Jelisa Apps, Emma Freedman and Peter Badel report from Suncorp Stadium.
| Market | Sunday 15 November |
|---|---|
| Sydney and Melbourne | 3.30pm on Channel 7 and 7plus |
| Brisbane | 2.30pm on Channel 7 and 7plus |
| Adelaide | 3.00pm on Channel 7 and 7plus |
| Perth | 12.30pm on Channel 7 and 7plus |
Men’s final: Australia v New Zealand
Mel McLaughlin, Matt White and Matt Shirvington will host the men’s decider. Andrew Voss leads the commentary team with Luke Keary and Trent Robinson. Shaun Johnson will report from the sideline, with Corey Parker, Jelisa Apps and Peter Badel providing further analysis.
| Market | Sunday 15 November |
|---|---|
| Sydney and Melbourne | 6.45pm on Channel 7 and 7plus |
| Brisbane | 5.45pm on 7mate and 7plus, then 6.10pm on Channel 7 and 7plus |
| Adelaide | 6.15pm on 7mate and 7plus, then 6.40pm on Channel 7 and 7plus |
| Perth | 3.45pm on Channel 7 and 7plus |
For more TV Central Rugby League coverage, head here. Stream the tournament live on 7plus Sport.