Rugby League World Cup 2026: week three results and Channel 7 semi-final times – The Jillaroos smashed Wales 124-6 in a record-breaking win, while Jack Bostock scored a hat-trick as the Kangaroos beat the Cook Islands 66-6 in week three of the Rugby League World Cup. Every game streams live and free on Seven and 7plus, and the semi-finals arrive this weekend.
Bostock’s big week also included an unexpected moment on The Agenda Setters: Rugby League, when he was swooped by a bird, as TV Central reported in Jack Bostock swooped by a bird on The Agenda Setters. Last week’s results and times are in TV Central’s week two wrap.
Week three: men’s results
England closed out their campaign with a 34-12 victory over Papua New Guinea on Friday night. However, the result was not enough to secure a place in the semi-finals.
On Saturday, New Zealand kept Fiji scoreless in a commanding 78-0 win. Meanwhile, the Kangaroos ran away with a 66-6 victory over the Cook Islands, with Jack Bostock scoring a hat-trick in his debut tournament.
Lebanon and France went down to the wire in a golden point thriller. Abbas Miski crossed in the 85th minute to seal a dramatic victory for Lebanon.
Finally, CommBank Stadium erupted for the most anticipated match of the tournament so far, as Tonga edged Samoa 20-18 in a tight clash between the Pacific rivals.
Week three: women’s results
Samoa booked their semi-final place after beating England 24-6 on Friday night in Wollongong. In addition, Fiji continued to make their mark at their first Rugby League World Cup with a 54-6 win over France. Tahlia Marshall scored twice, while eight other Fijian players also crossed.
The Kiwi Ferns proved too strong for Papua New Guinea, pulling away in the second half with five more tries to win 40-12.
Jillaroos break records against Wales
The Jillaroos finished week three with a record-breaking 124-6 win over Wales at CommBank Stadium, scoring 21 tries.
- Jaime Chapman scored six tries, equalling Julia Robinson’s record for most tries in a Test match.
- Jess Sergis added four tries.
- Tamika Upton, Abbi Church and Keilee Joseph each scored doubles.
- Jesse Southwell kicked 20 goals and scored a try for a personal tally of 44 points.
Wheelchair: round two results
Australia started round two strongly, beating Scotland 104-24. Ireland and Wales traded the lead five times before Ireland pulled away in the second half to win 68-28.
France passed the 100-point mark for the second time this tournament with a 120-10 result against New Zealand. Meanwhile, England reinforced their standing as the top-ranked side, beating the United States 134-0.
Seven’s commentary teams for the semi-finals
Mel McLaughlin and Matt White, Sunrise co-host Matt Shirvington and The Agenda Setters: Rugby League host Corey Parker continue to front Seven’s coverage into the semi-finals.
- Friday: Four wheelchair games run back to back at Wollongong Entertainment Centre, with commentary from Drury Forbes, Brad Grove, Kyle Amor and Jono Farr.
- Saturday (women’s): Mel McLaughlin and Matt Shirvington host New Zealand v Samoa from 5pm AEDT. Drury Forbes calls, with Emma Verran and Brett Kimmorley, while Shontelle Stowers, Charlie White and David Riccio report from the sideline.
- Saturday (men’s): McLaughlin and Shirvington continue for New Zealand v Tonga, with coverage from 7pm AEDT. Andrew Voss calls with Luke Keary, Trent Robinson and James Graham, plus analysis from Charlie White and David Riccio.
- Sunday (women’s): Matt White and Mel McLaughlin host the Jillaroos v Fiji from 5pm AEDT, with Andrew Voss, Emma Verran and Corey Parker. Yasmin Meakes provides expert insight, with Jelisa Apps and David Riccio at the stadium.
- Sunday (men’s): McLaughlin and White host the Kangaroos v Samoa, with coverage from 7pm AEDT. Andrew Voss calls with Luke Keary and Trent Robinson, while Shaun Johnson, Ryan Papenhuyzen, Jelisa Apps and David Riccio report from the sideline.
- Monday: The wheelchair semi-finals stream from 11am and 1.30pm AEDT.
Channel 7 Rugby League World Cup semi-final times by city
The table below lists Seven’s start times in each city. Sydney and Melbourne are on AEDT, Brisbane on AEST, Adelaide on ACDT and Perth on AWST. All matches also stream live on 7plus, and the wheelchair matches stream on 7plus only.
| Date | Match | Sydney | Melbourne | Brisbane | Adelaide | Perth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 6 Nov | Scotland v New Zealand (Wheelchair) | 11am (7plus) | 11am (7plus) | 10am (7plus) | 10.30am (7plus) | 8am (7plus) |
| Fri 6 Nov | Wales v USA (Wheelchair) | 1.30pm (7plus) | 1.30pm (7plus) | 12.30pm (7plus) | 1pm (7plus) | 10.30am (7plus) |
| Fri 6 Nov | England v Ireland (Wheelchair) | 5pm (7plus) | 5pm (7plus) | 4pm (7plus) | 4.30pm (7plus) | 2pm (7plus) |
| Fri 6 Nov | France v Australia (Wheelchair) | 7.30pm (7plus) | 7.30pm (7plus) | 6.30pm (7plus) | 7pm (7plus) | 4.30pm (7plus) |
| Sat 7 Nov | New Zealand v Samoa (Women’s semi-final) | 5pm (7mate) | 5pm (7mate) | 4pm (7mate) | 4.30pm (7mate) | 2pm (7mate) |
| Sat 7 Nov | New Zealand v Tonga (Men’s semi-final) | 7.30pm (Seven) | 7.30pm (Seven) | 6.30pm (7mate), 7pm (Seven) | 7pm (Seven) | 4.30pm (7mate) |
| Sun 8 Nov | Australia v Fiji (Women’s semi-final) | 5pm (7mate) | 5pm (7mate) | 4pm (7mate) | 4.30pm (7mate) | 2pm (7mate) |
| Sun 8 Nov | Australia v Samoa (Men’s semi-final) | 7.30pm (Seven) | 7.30pm (Seven) | 6.30pm (7mate), 7pm (Seven) | 7pm (Seven) | 4.30pm (7mate) |
| Mon 9 Nov | Wheelchair semi-final 1 | 11am (7plus) | 11am (7plus) | 10am (7plus) | 10.30am (7plus) | 8am (7plus) |
| Mon 9 Nov | Wheelchair semi-final 2 | 1.30pm (7plus) | 1.30pm (7plus) | 12.30pm (7plus) | 1pm (7plus) | 10.30am (7plus) |
| Mon 9 Nov | The Agenda Setters: Rugby League | 7.30pm (7mate), 11pm (Seven) | 11pm (Seven) | 7.30pm (7mate), 11pm (Seven) | 11pm (Seven) | 11pm (Seven) |
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