Jillaroos vs England Rugby League World Cup 2026

Can England beat the Jillaroos on the biggest stage of all? When they met in Las Vegas in 2025, Australia won 90-4.

Both teams won their World Cup openers easily, so Saturday’s clash in Perth could decide who finishes top of Group A.

The Jillaroos beat England 78-0 at HBF Park in Perth on Saturday 24 October 2026, with Olivia Kernick named Player of the Match.

The winner secures a place in the semi-finals, so there’s a lot riding on it for both teams in Perth.

Below, you’ll find the kick-off time in every country, both squads, the head-to-head record, our prediction and how to watch.

Australia finish their pool against Wales, while England play Samoa for a place in the semi-finals.

What Time Is Jillaroos vs England?

Jillaroos vs England kicks off at 5:05pm Perth time on Saturday 24 October.

Where you are	Kick-off time
Perth	5:05pm Saturday
Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra	8:05pm Saturday
Brisbane	7:05pm Saturday
New Zealand	10:05pm Saturday
UK	10:05am Saturday

It’s a prime-time Saturday night game on the east coast of Australia, and a Saturday morning kick-off in the UK.

England’s men play France at the same ground earlier in the day, so it’s a full day of rugby league in Perth.

Fans in New Zealand get a late 10:05pm kick-off on Saturday night, live on Sky Sport.

Jillaroos vs England Team Lists

Both teams were named on Tuesday 20 October. Here’s how they line up, from the official NRL.com team lists.

No.	Australia	England
1	Tamika Upton	Fran Goldthorp
2	Jaime Chapman	Anna Davies
3	Julia Robinson	Molly Jones
4	Isabelle Kelly (c)	Connie Boyd
5	Abbi Church	Amelia Brown
6	Jocelyn Kelleher	Isabel Rowe
7	Tarryn Aiken	Jenna Foubister
8	Millie Elliott	Liv Wood
9	Olivia Higgins	Keara Bennett
10	Simaima Taufa	Hollie-Mae Dodd
11	Tiana Penitani Gray	Jasmin Strange
12	Shaylee Bent	Eva Hunter
13	Olivia Kernick	Megan Williams
14	Quincy Dodd	Jodie Cunningham
15	Sarah Togatuki	Vicky Whitfield
16	Makenzie Weale	Georgia Roche
17	Sariah Paki	Lucie Sams

Tamika Upton stays at fullback for the Jillaroos, with Jocelyn Kelleher and Tarryn Aiken in the halves and Olivia Higgins at hooker.

Sariah Paki and Makenzie Weale are in line for Test debuts off the bench, with Kezie Apps and Jessica Sergis rested.

England pick 19-year-old Jenna Foubister at halfback beside Isabel Rowe, with Fran Goldthorp at fullback. Lucie Sams makes her Test debut.

See every player on our Jillaroos World Cup squad and England Women squad pages.

Jillaroos vs England Head to Head

Australia have dominated this rivalry. When the teams met in Las Vegas in 2025, the Jillaroos won 90-4.

England backrower Jasmin Strange has said that defeat is driving England’s World Cup campaign.

The Jillaroos have also won the last three Women’s World Cups, in 2013, 2017 and 2021, and they’ve started this one with a 40-0 win.

England reached the semi-finals at the last World Cup, and they arrive in great form after scoring 70 points against Wales.

Jillaroos vs England Prediction

The Jillaroos start as clear favourites, with a strong Roosters core and home support.

But England have the attacking firepower to cause an upset, as their 13-try win over Wales showed.

Our pick is Australia by 12 to 18 points. A much closer game than Las Vegas looks likely.

The winner books a semi-final place, while the loser will likely need to beat their last opponent to go through to the knockouts.

Where Is Jillaroos vs England Being Played?

The match is at HBF Park, a rectangular stadium on the edge of the Perth city centre.

It holds around 20,000 fans and is home to Perth Glory in football and the Western Force in rugby union.

England already know the ground well, after beating Wales there in Round 1.

It’s an easy walk from Perth’s main train stations, so most fans don’t need to drive. Get there early for the men’s game first.

What Channel Is Jillaroos vs England On?

In Australia, the match is free on the Seven Network and 7plus.

In New Zealand, it’s on Sky Sport and Sky Sport Now. In the UK and Ireland, it’s live on Premier Sports.

Watching from abroad? A VPN like NordVPN keeps your home streaming account working and protects you on public Wi-Fi. (We may earn a commission.)

For other countries, see our how to watch the Rugby League World Cup guide.

Jillaroos vs England Live Stream

Jillaroos vs England was played at HBF Park in Perth on Saturday 24 October, and the full replay is now available.

In Australia, you can watch the replay on 7plus. In New Zealand, it’s on Sky Sport Now.

Fans in the UK and Ireland can catch the full match on Premier Player.

Elsewhere, WatchNRL has World Cup replays in many countries. Skip the replay links on social media, as many are scams.

Jillaroos vs England Tickets

Tickets start from $19 AUD on Ticketmaster, the official seller.

Your ticket also covers England vs France in the men’s World Cup, earlier the same day at HBF Park.

Buy only from Ticketmaster, as resale tickets from other sites may not be valid. Family tickets start from $49 AUD for this double-header.

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Jillaroos vs England Score and Result

The Jillaroos crushed England 78-0 in Perth, keeping a clean sheet for the second game running.

Match	Score
Australia v England, 24 October 2026	Australia 78-0 England

Australia led 36-0 at half-time. Jaime Chapman, Abbi Church and Isabelle Kelly each scored twice.

Olivia Kernick was named Player of the Match and scored a try, and Makenzie Weale crossed on debut.

Julia Robinson went off with a suspected fractured wrist, and England’s Eva Hunter hurt her ankle.

Every score from the tournament also goes on our results page.

Jillaroos vs England Latest Match Updates

24 October 2026: Full-time score and match report added.

22 October 2026: Both team lists added, with Jenna Foubister at halfback for England.

20 October 2026: Page published with kick-off times, both squads, the head-to-head record and our prediction.

Next update: Australia play Wales in their last pool game, and England face Samoa for a semi-final place.

Both teams have one more group game after this, against Wales and Samoa respectively, so the table may not be settled until 1 November.

Jillaroos vs England: FAQ

Here are quick answers to the questions fans ask most about Jillaroos vs England.

Each answer starts with the key fact, so you can find it fast.

For full details, see the sections above.

What was the Jillaroos vs England score?

Australia beat England 78-0 at HBF Park in Perth on Saturday 24 October 2026.

Olivia Kernick was Player of the Match, and Jaime Chapman, Abbi Church and Isabelle Kelly scored two tries each.

England didn’t score, and trailed 36-0 at half-time.

What time is Jillaroos vs England?

5:05pm Perth time on Saturday 24 October 2026.

That’s 8:05pm in Sydney and 10:05am in the UK.

It’s at HBF Park.

What time is Jillaroos vs England in NZ?

10:05pm New Zealand time on Saturday 24 October 2026.

It’s live on Sky Sport.

You can also stream it on Sky Sport Now.

What happened when the Jillaroos played England in Las Vegas?

Australia beat England 90-4 in Las Vegas in 2025.

It was one of the biggest wins in the rivalry.

England have used it as motivation for this World Cup.

What channel is Jillaroos vs England on in the UK?

Premier Sports shows the match live in the UK and Ireland.

It’s a subscription channel.

Kick-off is 10:05am UK time.

Conclusion

The Jillaroos beat England 78-0 in Perth on 24 October in the biggest game of the women’s group stage.

Olivia Kernick was Player of the Match, but Julia Robinson’s wrist injury was a blow for Australia.

Australia now play Wales, and England face Samoa with a semi-final place on the line.

Bookmark this page for the team lists and the score, and see every game in our Women’s Rugby League World Cup 2026 guide.