Jillaroos vs Fiji Rugby League World Cup 2026 Semi-Final
Can anyone stop the Jillaroos? Australia have scored 242 points and conceded just six in three Women’s Rugby League World Cup 2026 games.
Standing in their way are the Fiji Bulikula, who are in their first ever World Cup semi-final.
Jillaroos vs Fiji is the second Women’s Rugby League World Cup 2026 semi-final, on Sunday 8 November at Allianz Stadium in Sydney, kicking off at 5:45pm Sydney time (6:45pm Fiji, 7:45pm NZ, 6:45am UK).
The winner plays the Kiwi Ferns or Samoa in the Final at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane on Sunday 15 November.
It’s the first game of a double-header, with the Kangaroos vs Samoa men’s semi-final afterwards.
Below, you’ll find kick-off times, both teams’ form, players to watch, our prediction, TV channels and tickets.
Quick Answer: Jillaroos vs Fiji Rugby League World Cup 2026 Semi-Final
- Date: Sunday 8 November 2026
- Kick-off: 5:45pm Sydney, 6:45pm Fiji, 7:45pm NZ, 6:45am UK
- Venue: Allianz Stadium, Sydney
- Stage: Women’s semi-final 2. The winner plays the Kiwi Ferns or Samoa in the Final
- Form: Australia won 3, lost 0; Fiji won 2, lost 1
- Top try scorers: Jaime Chapman (9) for Australia, Tahlia Marshall (5) for Fiji
- Watch: Seven and 7plus (Australia), Sky Sport (NZ), Premier Sports (UK)
What Time Is Jillaroos vs Fiji?
Jillaroos vs Fiji kicks off at 5:45pm AEDT on Sunday 8 November. Some fans search for it as Australia women vs Fiji.
| Where you are | Kick-off time |
|---|---|
| Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra | 5:45pm Sunday |
| Brisbane | 4:45pm Sunday |
| Fiji | 6:45pm Sunday |
| New Zealand | 7:45pm Sunday |
| UK | 6:45am Sunday |
It’s an early evening kick-off in Suva, and an early Sunday start in the UK.
Women’s World Cup games last 70 minutes, so expect full-time at around 7pm Sydney time.
Both women’s semi-finals are on our Rugby League World Cup semi-finals page.
Jillaroos vs Fiji Team Lists
Team lists for the semi-finals are due early in match week. We’ll add both 17s here as soon as they’re named.
Jess Skinner coaches the Jillaroos, with Isabelle Kelly as captain. She rotated her side heavily against Wales.
Jone Wesele, a former Fiji Bati player, coaches the Bulikula. He took charge in August 2026, a month before the World Cup.
See both squads on our Jillaroos squad and Fiji Bulikula squad pages.
Jillaroos Players to Watch
Jaime Chapman is the World Cup’s top try scorer, with nine, including a record-equalling six against Wales.
Jesse Southwell kicked 20 goals for 44 points on her Test debut, and Jessica Sergis has five tries.
Olivia Kernick was Player of the Match against England, and Tamika Upton scored twice from fullback against Wales.
Fiji Players to Watch
Tahlia Marshall has five tries, including a hat-trick against PNG and two against France.
Luisa Yaranamua has 28 points, after kicking seven goals against France.
Taina Naividi was Player of the Match in the 40-4 win over PNG, and Losana Lutu has three tries.
Jillaroos vs Fiji Form
Australia topped Group A with three wins and have conceded just one try at this World Cup.
| Team | Round 1 | Round 2 | Round 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | Won 40-0 v Samoa | Won 78-0 v England | Won 124-6 v Wales |
| Fiji | Lost 12-18 v New Zealand | Won 40-4 v PNG | Won 54-6 v France |
Fiji pushed the Kiwi Ferns close in Round 1, losing by just six points, then beat PNG and France to finish second in Group B.
Australia’s 124-6 win over Wales was the highest score in World Cup history. See every score on our Rugby League World Cup results page.
Jillaroos vs Fiji Prediction
Australia are the three-time defending champions, and they’ve barely been tested at this World Cup.
Fiji are fast and physical, and their close loss to New Zealand shows they can compete with the best.
But the Jillaroos have NRLW stars in every position, and they’ll have a home crowd in Sydney.
Our pick is the Jillaroos by 30 points or more, with Fiji aiming to make history by scoring first.
Where Is Jillaroos vs Fiji Being Played?
The match is at Allianz Stadium in Moore Park, Sydney. It holds about 42,500 fans.
It’s the first game of a double-header, with the Kangaroos vs Samoa at 8:05pm.
The light rail from Central station to Moore Park is the easiest way to get there.
Get there early, as the Kangaroos’ semi-final is likely to draw a near sell-out crowd.
What Channel Is Jillaroos vs Fiji On?
The semi-final is live in Australia, New Zealand and the UK.
- Australia: Free on the Seven Network and 7plus
- New Zealand: Sky Sport
- UK and Ireland: Premier Sports (subscription)
In Australia, you can stream it free on 7plus with a free account.
Watching from Fiji or abroad? A VPN like NordVPN keeps your home streaming account working and protects you on public Wi-Fi. (We may earn a commission.)
Skip “free stream” links on social media, as many are scams built to steal your details.
Jillaroos vs Fiji Tickets
Tickets are on sale through Ticketmaster, the official seller.
One ticket covers both the Jillaroos vs Fiji and Australia vs Samoa semi-finals.
Buy only from Ticketmaster, as resale tickets from other sites may not be valid.
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Jillaroos vs Fiji Result
The match hasn’t been played yet. It kicks off on Sunday 8 November.
| Match | Score |
|---|---|
| Australia v Fiji (women), 8 November 2026 | To be played |
We’ll add the score and try scorers straight after full-time.
The winner goes to the Final at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane on Sunday 15 November.
Match Updates
1 November 2026: Page published with kick-off times, both teams’ form, players to watch and our prediction.
Next update: both team lists, once they’re named in match week.
After full-time on 8 November, we’ll add the score and who goes through to the Final.
Jillaroos vs Fiji: FAQ
Here are quick answers to the questions fans ask most about this semi-final.
Each answer starts with the key fact, so you can find it fast.
For full details, see the sections above.
When is Jillaroos vs Fiji?
Sunday 8 November 2026 at Allianz Stadium in Sydney.
Kick-off is 5:45pm Sydney time.
It’s the second women’s semi-final.
What time is Jillaroos vs Fiji in Fiji?
6:45pm on Sunday 8 November in Fiji.
That’s 7:45pm in New Zealand.
In the UK, it’s 6:45am Sunday.
Who plays the winner of Jillaroos vs Fiji?
The winner plays the Kiwi Ferns or Samoa in the Final.
The Kiwi Ferns and Samoa meet in Newcastle on Saturday 7 November.
The women’s Final is at Suncorp Stadium on 15 November, at 4:10pm Sydney time.
Conclusion
Jillaroos vs Fiji on Sunday 8 November in Sydney is the second Women’s Rugby League World Cup 2026 semi-final.
Australia are huge favourites after scoring 242 points in three games, but Fiji are in a semi-final for the first time.
The winner meets the Kiwi Ferns or Samoa in the Final in Brisbane on 15 November.
Bookmark this page for the team lists and the result.
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