England vs Samoa Women’s Rugby League World Cup 2026
Who will join the Jillaroos in the Women’s Rugby League World Cup 2026 semi-finals from Group A?
England and Fetu Samoa have both won one game and lost one, so Friday’s clash in Wollongong is a straight shootout for a semi-final spot.
England vs Samoa is on Friday 30 October 2026 at WIN Stadium in Wollongong, kicking off at 5:45pm Sydney time (7:45pm Samoa and NZ, 6:45am UK).
The winner goes through to a semi-final in Newcastle on Saturday 7 November. A draw would send Samoa through on points difference.
It’s the first game of a double-header, with England vs PNG in the men’s World Cup straight after at 8:05pm.
Below, you’ll find the kick-off time in every country, both team lists, their form, our prediction and how to watch.
Quick Answer: England vs Samoa Women’s Rugby League World Cup 2026
- Date: Friday 30 October 2026
- Kick-off: 5:45pm Sydney, 7:45pm Samoa and NZ, 6:45am UK
- Venue: WIN Stadium, Wollongong
- Stakes: The winner reaches the semi-finals; a draw sends Samoa through
- Form: England beat Wales 70-6 and lost 78-0 to Australia; Samoa lost 40-0 to Australia and beat Wales 76-0
- Watch: Seven and 7plus (Australia), Sky Sport (NZ), Premier Sports (UK)
What Time Is England vs Samoa?
England vs Samoa kicks off at 5:45pm Sydney time on Friday 30 October, at WIN Stadium in Wollongong.
| Where you are | Kick-off time |
|---|---|
| Sydney, Wollongong, Melbourne | 5:45pm Friday |
| Brisbane | 4:45pm Friday |
| Samoa | 7:45pm Friday |
| New Zealand | 7:45pm Friday |
| UK | 6:45am Friday |
English fans can watch over breakfast, live on Premier Sports and the Premier Player app.
In Samoa and New Zealand, it’s a Friday evening kick-off, so families back home can watch together.
Women’s World Cup games last 70 minutes, so expect full-time at around 7:05pm Sydney time.
England vs Samoa Team Lists
Both teams were named on Tuesday 27 October, as published in the official NRL.com team lists.
| No. | England | Samoa |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fran Goldthorp | Destiny Mino-Sinapati |
| 2 | Anna Davies | Mercedez Taulelei-Siala |
| 3 | Georgia Wilson | Monica Tagoai |
| 4 | Connie Boyd | Tyra Ekepati |
| 5 | Amelia Brown | Freedom Crichton Ropati |
| 6 | Isabel Rowe | Evania Isa’ako |
| 7 | Georgia Roche | Pauline Piliae-Rasabale |
| 8 | Mary Coleman | Annetta Nuuausala |
| 9 | Keara Bennett | Mary-Jane Taito |
| 10 | Liv Wood | Laikha Clarke |
| 11 | Lucy Murray | Leilani Wilson |
| 12 | Hollie-Mae Dodd | Ivana Lolesio |
| 13 | Megan Williams | Tavarna Papalii |
| 14 | Jodie Cunningham | Jetaya Faifua |
| 15 | Vicky Whitfield | Fanua Rimoni |
| 16 | Hope Millard | Jaydika Tafua |
| 17 | Lucie Sams | Christabelle Onesemo-Tuilaepa |
England lose back-rower Eva Hunter to a leg injury, so Hollie-Mae Dodd moves from prop into the back row and Mary Coleman starts at prop.
Georgia Roche returns at halfback, and captain Jodie Cunningham is on the bench after shaking off an ear injury.
Samoa lose Player of the Match Amber Hall, with Jaydika Tafua her replacement. See both squads on our England Women and Fetu Samoa pages.
What Does England vs Samoa Mean for the Semi-Finals?
Australia have already won Group A’s first semi-final place, after beating Samoa 40-0 and England 78-0.
England and Samoa are both on 2 points, and Wales can’t catch them. So the winner on Friday takes the second spot.
If it’s a draw, both finish on 3 points, and Samoa go through thanks to a much better points difference (+36 to England’s -14).
The Group A runner-up plays the Group B winner, most likely New Zealand, at McDonald Jones Stadium in Newcastle on Saturday 7 November.
England vs Samoa Form Guide
England opened with a 70-6 win over Wales in Perth, when Isabel Rowe scored 26 points.
They then lost 78-0 to the Jillaroos at the same ground, conceding 15 tries.
Samoa lost 40-0 to Australia in the tournament opener, then bounced back to thrash Wales 76-0 in Parramatta.
In that game, Tyra Ekepati scored a hat-trick on debut, and Pauline Piliae-Rasabale kicked a Samoa record 10 goals.
England vs Samoa Prediction
This one is close to call. Both teams beat Wales easily and were well beaten by the Jillaroos.
Samoa kept the Australian score much lower, and their forwards have been strong. But they’ll miss Amber Hall’s power off the bench.
England have more experience in big Tests and a strong kicking game through Roche and Rowe.
Our pick is Samoa by four to eight points, with the draw also enough for them to go through.
Where Is England vs Samoa Being Played?
The match is at WIN Stadium in Wollongong, about 80 kilometres south of Sydney, right next to the beach.
It’s the home ground of the St George Illawarra Dragons and holds around 23,000 fans.
Trains run from Sydney to Wollongong in about 90 minutes, and the ground is a short walk from the city centre.
England’s men play PNG at the same ground straight after, so it’s a big night for English fans.
What Channel Is England vs Samoa On?
In Australia, England vs Samoa is free on the Seven Network and the 7plus app.
In New Zealand, it’s on Sky Sport and Sky Sport Now. In the UK and Ireland, it’s live on Premier Sports and Premier Player.
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England vs Samoa Tickets
Tickets start from $19 AUD on Ticketmaster, the official seller.
Your ticket also covers England vs PNG in the men’s World Cup at 8:05pm, so you get two games for one price.
Family tickets start from $49 AUD. Buy only from Ticketmaster, as resale tickets from other sites may not be valid.
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England vs Samoa Score and Result
The match hasn’t been played yet. It kicks off at 5:45pm Sydney time on Friday 30 October.
| Match | Score |
|---|---|
| England v Samoa, 30 October 2026 | To be played |
We’ll add the score and a short match report straight after full-time.
You’ll also find every score and both group tables on our Rugby League World Cup results page.
The result decides which team joins Australia in the semi-finals, so check back after the final whistle.
England vs Samoa Latest Match Updates
29 October 2026: Page published with kick-off times, both team lists, the semi-final stakes and our prediction.
Next update: any late changes on match day, then the full-time score and a short match report.
The top two in Group A reach the semi-finals on 7 and 8 November, and the Final is at Suncorp Stadium on 15 November.
England vs Samoa: FAQ
Here are quick answers to the questions fans ask most about this match.
Each answer starts with the key fact, so you can find it fast.
For full details, see the sections above.
What time is England vs Samoa women’s rugby league?
5:45pm Sydney time on Friday 30 October 2026.
That’s 7:45pm in Samoa and New Zealand, and 6:45am in the UK.
It’s at WIN Stadium in Wollongong.
What happens if England and Samoa draw?
Samoa would go through to the semi-finals.
Both teams would finish on 3 points.
Samoa have the better points difference, +36 to England’s -14.
Who will the winner play in the semi-finals?
The winner finishes second in Group A.
They play the Group B winner, most likely New Zealand.
That semi-final is in Newcastle on Saturday 7 November.
What channel is England vs Samoa on in the UK?
Premier Sports shows it live in the UK and Ireland.
You can also stream it on Premier Player.
Kick-off is 6:45am UK time on Friday.
Conclusion
England vs Samoa in Wollongong on Friday 30 October is a winner-takes-all game for a Women’s World Cup semi-final place.
Kick-off is 5:45pm Sydney time (6:45am UK), live on Seven, Sky Sport and Premier Sports.
Samoa have the edge on points difference, so England must win. Expect a tight, physical game.
Bookmark this page for late changes and the score, and see every game in our Women’s Rugby League World Cup 2026 guide.
