Fiji vs France Women’s Rugby League World Cup 2026

Can Fiji Bulikula book a semi-final spot at their very first Women’s Rugby League World Cup?

Fiji beat PNG 40-4 last weekend for their first World Cup win. Now only winless France stand between the Pacific newcomers and a place in the final four.

Fiji vs France is on Saturday 31 October 2026 at Cbus Super Stadium on the Gold Coast, kicking off at 1:20pm Sydney time (12:20pm Gold Coast, 2:20am UK).

A Fiji win would almost certainly send them through, while France are playing for pride after two heavy defeats.

It opens a big Gold Coast triple-header, with the men’s New Zealand vs Fiji game and Kiwi Ferns vs PNG Orchids later the same day.

Below, you’ll find kick-off times, team news, the semi-final maths, our prediction and how to watch.

What Time Is Fiji vs France?

Fiji vs France kicks off at 1:20pm Sydney time on Saturday 31 October, at Cbus Super Stadium on the Gold Coast.

Where you are	Kick-off time
Sydney and Melbourne	1:20pm Saturday
Gold Coast and Brisbane	12:20pm Saturday
Fiji	2:20pm Saturday
New Zealand	3:20pm Saturday
UK	2:20am Saturday
France	3:20am Saturday

Fans in Fiji get a perfect Saturday afternoon kick-off, so expect a big crowd around TVs in Suva and Lautoka.

In France and the UK, it’s a very early start. Women’s World Cup games last 70 minutes, so full-time is around 2:40pm Sydney time.

Queensland doesn’t use daylight saving, which is why the Gold Coast is one hour behind Sydney.

Fiji vs France Team Lists

Both teams were named on Tuesday 27 October in the official NRL.com team lists. Here is France’s starting side and bench.

No.	France
1	Manon Samarra
2	Margot Canal
3	Melissa Medina
4	Perle Ramazeilles
5	Haoua Kessely
6	Camille Boudaud
7	Lisa Diraison
8	Elisa Akpa (c)
9	Cristina Song Puche
10	Elodie Pacull
11	Perrine Monsarrat
12	Stacy Bessiere
13	Leila Bessahli
14	Fanny Ramos
15	Salome Segala
16	Louisa Tooman
17	Justine Roses

Fiji’s printed list had some numbering errors, so we only list the confirmed changes. Winger Maria Paseka returns from the leg injury that kept her out against PNG.

Sienna Laing drops to the reserves, Talei Holmes moves into the back row, Lorren Ieli starts at prop and Leilani Ahsam moves to lock.

Elisa Akpa captains France this week. See both squads on our Fiji Bulikula and France Women pages.

What Does Fiji vs France Mean for the Semi-Finals?

New Zealand top Group B on 4 points. Fiji and PNG have 2 points each, and France have none.

If Fiji win, they reach 4 points. Then if the Kiwi Ferns beat PNG later that day, Fiji finish second and go through.

If PNG shock New Zealand, three teams finish on 4 points, and points difference decides who goes through.

The Group B runner-up plays the Jillaroos in Sydney on Sunday 8 November. The Group B winner plays England or Samoa in Newcastle on Saturday 7 November.

Fiji vs France Form Guide

Fiji pushed the Kiwi Ferns all the way in Newcastle, losing 18-12 after leading at one stage. Losana Lutu scored Fiji’s first ever World Cup try.

They then thrashed PNG 40-4 in Port Moresby for their first World Cup win, with Tahlia Marshall scoring a hat-trick (NRL.com match report).

France have found it tough. They lost 58-4 to PNG on the opening weekend, when Manon Samarra scored their only try.

Then the Kiwi Ferns beat them 92-0 in Christchurch, one of the biggest scores in Women’s World Cup history.

Fiji vs France Prediction

Fiji are strong favourites. Their forwards have been powerful, and hooker and captain Sereana Naitokatoka runs the game well from dummy half.

Paseka’s return adds speed out wide, and halfback Losana Lutu scored one try and set up another against the Kiwi Ferns.

France have conceded 150 points in two games and scored just four, so their attack needs a big improvement.

Our pick: Fiji to win by more than 30 points and book their place in the semi-finals.

Where Is Fiji vs France Being Played?

The match is at Cbus Super Stadium in Robina on the Gold Coast, the home ground of the Gold Coast Titans.

It holds around 27,000 fans, and every seat is close to the action, which makes it a great ground for rugby league.

Robina train station is right next to the stadium, with direct trains from Brisbane in about 75 minutes.

Fiji’s men play New Zealand at the same ground at 3:30pm Sydney time, so expect plenty of Fijian fans all day.

What Channel Is Fiji vs France On?

In Australia, Fiji vs France 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, Premier Sports and Premier Player show every match.

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Fiji vs France Tickets

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

The same day also features the men’s New Zealand vs Fiji game and Kiwi Ferns vs PNG Orchids, so it’s a full day of World Cup rugby league.

Buy only from Ticketmaster, as resale tickets from other sites may not be valid.

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Fiji vs France Score and Result

The match hasn’t been played yet. It kicks off at 1:20pm Sydney time on Saturday 31 October.

Match	Score
Fiji v France, 31 October 2026	To be played

We’ll add the final score, the try scorers 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.

Then follow the Group B decider on our Kiwi Ferns vs PNG Orchids preview, which kicks off later that day.

Fiji vs France Latest Match Updates

30 October 2026: Page published with kick-off times, team news, the semi-final stakes and our prediction.

Next update: any late team changes on match day, then the full-time score, the try scorers and a short match report.

We’ll also update the Group B table once Kiwi Ferns vs PNG Orchids finishes later that evening.

The semi-finals are on 7 and 8 November, and the Women’s World Cup Final is at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane on 15 November.

Fiji vs France: 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 Fiji vs France women’s rugby league?

1:20pm Sydney time on Saturday 31 October 2026.

That’s 12:20pm on the Gold Coast, 2:20pm in Fiji and 2:20am in the UK.

It’s at Cbus Super Stadium.

Can Fiji make the Women’s World Cup semi-finals?

Yes. A win over France takes Fiji to 4 points.

They go through if New Zealand also beat PNG.

If PNG win, points difference decides it.

Who will Fiji play in the semi-finals?

If Fiji finish second in Group B, they play Australia.

That semi-final is in Sydney on Sunday 8 November.

If they top the group, they play in Newcastle on 7 November.

Where can I watch Fiji vs France?

Seven and 7plus show it free in Australia.

Sky Sport has it in New Zealand.

Premier Sports shows it in the UK and Ireland.

Conclusion

Fiji vs France on the Gold Coast on Saturday 31 October could send Fiji Bulikula into the semi-finals at their first World Cup.

Kick-off is 1:20pm Sydney time (2:20pm Fiji, 2:20am UK), live on Seven, Sky Sport and Premier Sports.

Fiji are big favourites, while France want to finish their campaign on a high. See every game in our Women’s Rugby League World Cup 2026 guide.

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