England vs USA Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup 2026
Can the USA Wheelhawks test the world champions? England, the defending champions, face the Americans in Group A in Wollongong.
England are ranked number one in the world and unbeaten on their last tour, while the USA are eighth and playing only their second Wheelchair World Cup.
England vs USA is on Tuesday 3 November 2026 at the WIN Entertainment Centre in Wollongong, kicking off at 6:30pm local time (7:30am UK).
As far as we can find, it’s the first ever meeting between the two nations in international wheelchair rugby league.
England captain Lewis King leads a squad full of 2021 world champions, while Jesse Lind captains the American side.
Below, you’ll find kick-off times in Australia, the UK and the USA, how to watch, both full squads, the semi-final picture and our prediction.
Quick Answer: England vs USA Wheelchair
- Date: Tuesday 3 November 2026
- Kick-off: 6:30pm Wollongong, 7:30am UK, 2:30am US Eastern
- Venue: WIN Entertainment Centre, Wollongong
- Group: Group A, Wheelchair World Cup
- World rankings: England 1st, USA 8th
- UK TV: Premier Sports
England vs USA Kick-Off Time
England vs USA kicks off at 6:30pm in Wollongong on Tuesday 3 November, the last of four wheelchair games that day.
| Location | Kick-off time |
|---|---|
| Wollongong and Sydney | 6:30pm, Tue 3 Nov |
| New Zealand | 8:30pm, Tue 3 Nov |
| UK | 7:30am, Tue 3 Nov |
| US Eastern | 2:30am, Tue 3 Nov |
| US Pacific | 11:30pm, Mon 2 Nov |
English fans get a breakfast-time kick-off, while American fans on the West Coast can watch late on Monday night.
US clocks go back on 1 November, so these times use Eastern Standard Time and Pacific Standard Time.
Earlier the same day, Ireland play Wales at 4pm, so Group A fans can watch both games back to back.
What Channel Is England vs USA Wheelchair On?
In the UK and Ireland, Premier Sports is showing every match of all three World Cup tournaments, including the wheelchair event.
In Australia, the Seven Network and 7plus hold the Rugby League World Cup 2026 rights, and Sky Sport has the rights in New Zealand.
US fans should check the official IRL fixtures page and the USA Rugby League’s channels for the latest streaming details.
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England Wheelchair Squad
Tom Coyd MBE has named a 10-player England squad, captained by Lewis King of London Roosters.
England won the 2008 and 2021 World Cups, and they won all four games on their 2025 tour of Australia.
Jack Brown and Rob Hawkins were among the stars of Halifax’s Super League Grand Final win, and both were world champions in 2022.
England open against Wales on 30 October and finish the group against Ireland on 6 November. See our England vs Wales wheelchair preview.
- Mason Billington
- Jack Brown
- Nathan Collins
- Joe Coyd
- Luis Domingos
- Rob Hawkins
- Chris Haynes
- Lewis King (captain)
- Tristan Norfolk
- Finlay O’Neill
USA Wheelhawks Squad
Geoff Mason coaches the Wheelhawks, and Jesse Lind captains a 12-player squad.
The USA made their World Cup debut at the 2021 tournament, played in England in 2022, when they beat Scotland 62-41 in their first game.
They were added to this World Cup in 2025 to represent the Americas, alongside New Zealand for the Asia-Pacific.
The USA open against Ireland on 30 October, then play England on 3 November and Wales on 6 November.
- Lavern Anderson Jr
- William “Mo” Fox
- Antoine Gray
- Brent Hawkins
- Austin “Mack” Johnson
- William “Bill” Johnstone
- Andy Kingsley
- Jabrier Lee
- Jesse Lind
- James Ross
- Frederick Smith III
- Eric Wooten
Have England and USA Met Before?
We couldn’t find any previous wheelchair rugby league international between England and the USA, so this looks like a first meeting.
The USA’s results give a guide. They lost 116-6 to France at the 2021 World Cup, and France are ranked second behind England.
In 2024, the USA hosted Wales for their first home internationals and lost both games, 78-24 and 52-22.
In round 1, England beat Wales 98-18, with Rob Hawkins scoring 11 tries, while the USA lost 110-10 to Ireland.
What Does England vs USA Mean for the Semi-Finals?
The top two teams in Group A reach the semi-finals on 9 and 10 November. England, Ireland, the USA and Wales are in the group.
England are expected to top the group, so the real race is for second place between Ireland, Wales and the USA.
For the USA, a competitive score against England would help, as points difference can separate teams level on wins.
Every team plays on after the group stage, with ranking games for the teams that miss out on the semi-finals.
England vs USA Prediction
England are huge favourites. They’re the world’s top-ranked team and the defending champions, and they have more big-game experience.
The Wheelhawks have improved, but they’ve lost every game they’ve played against France and Wales so far.
Expect England to score freely, with Brown and Hawkins among the try scorers, while the USA aim to score a few of their own.
Our prediction: England by more than 80 points. See every player in our Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup 2026 squads guide.
England vs USA Latest Match Updates
1 November 2026: Page published with kick-off times, TV, both squads, the form guide and our prediction.
Round 1 results: England beat Wales 98-18 and Ireland beat the USA 110-10 on Friday 30 October.
Next update: any squad news, then the full-time score and a short match report.
New to the sport? Our wheelchair rugby league rules guide explains tags, fist-kicks and scoring in simple words.
The Wheelchair World Cup semi-finals are on 9 and 10 November, and the Final is at the WIN Entertainment Centre on Friday 13 November.
England vs USA Wheelchair: FAQ
Here are quick answers to the questions fans ask most about England vs USA.
Each answer starts with the key fact, so you can find it fast.
For more detail, see the sections above.
What time is England vs USA wheelchair rugby league?
It kicks off at 6:30pm in Wollongong.
That’s 7:30am in the UK and 2:30am US Eastern.
The date is Tuesday 3 November 2026.
Have England ever played the USA at wheelchair rugby league?
We couldn’t find any previous meeting.
This looks like the first ever international between them.
England are ranked first and the USA eighth.
Where is England vs USA being played?
At the WIN Entertainment Centre in Wollongong.
Every wheelchair match is played there.
It’s an indoor arena in New South Wales.
How can I watch England vs USA in the UK?
Premier Sports is showing it live.
It has every World Cup match.
Kick-off is 7:30am UK time.
Conclusion
England vs USA is a Group A game in Wollongong on Tuesday 3 November, at 6:30pm local time and 7:30am in the UK.
England are the defending champions and world number one, so they start as overwhelming favourites against the eighth-ranked Wheelhawks.
For the USA, it’s a chance to learn from the best. See the full draw in our Wheelchair World Cup guide.
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