Rugby League World Cup 2026 Results: Scores, Table and Fixtures
Who’s winning at the Rugby League World Cup 2026, and how does the table look after each round?
With 15 men’s group matches packed into just over two weeks, every single result can change who reaches the semi-finals.
Latest result: Australia beat New Zealand 24-22 in the opening match at Allianz Stadium, Sydney, on Thursday 15 October. The next men’s match is Samoa v France on Friday 16 October.
After that, there are matches every weekend until the group stage ends on Sunday 1 November, with the semi-finals just a week later.
On this page, you’ll find every men’s and women’s score, both men’s tables and the race for the semi-finals and Final.
We update it after every match, so you can check the latest scores, standings and semi-final race in one place.
Quick Answer: Rugby League World Cup 2026 Results
- Latest result: Australia 24-22 New Zealand, Thu 15 Oct, Allianz Stadium
- First match: Australia v New Zealand, Thu 15 Oct, 8:05pm Sydney, 10:05am UK
- Group stage: 15 October to 1 November
- Semi-finals: 7 November (Newcastle) and 8 November (Sydney)
- Final: Sunday 15 November, Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
- Last updated: 15 October 2026
Rugby League World Cup Scores and Results Today
Thursday 15 October: Australia 24-22 New Zealand at Allianz Stadium, Sydney. Jack Bostock scored a hat-trick on debut.
On every match day, we’ll add the latest score here first, then move it into the full results tables below.
Rugby League World Cup 2026 Results
Here are all 15 men’s group matches, round by round. Scores are added after the final whistle.
Round 1 Results (15 to 18 October)
| Date | Match | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Thu 15 Oct | Australia v New Zealand | Australia 24-22 New Zealand |
| Fri 16 Oct | Samoa v France | To be played |
| Sat 17 Oct | PNG v Lebanon | To be played |
| Sat 17 Oct | England v Tonga | To be played |
| Sun 18 Oct | Fiji v Cook Islands | To be played |
Round 2 Results (23 to 25 October)
| Date | Match | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 23 Oct | Tonga v Lebanon | To be played |
| Sat 24 Oct | PNG v Samoa | To be played |
| Sat 24 Oct | England v France | To be played |
| Sun 25 Oct | New Zealand v Cook Islands | To be played |
| Sun 25 Oct | Australia v Fiji | To be played |
Round 3 Results (30 October to 1 November)
| Date | Match | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 30 Oct | England v PNG | To be played |
| Sat 31 Oct | New Zealand v Fiji | To be played |
| Sat 31 Oct | Australia v Cook Islands | To be played |
| Sun 1 Nov | Lebanon v France | To be played |
| Sun 1 Nov | Tonga v Samoa | To be played |
For kick-off times in the UK, Australia and New Zealand, see our Rugby League World Cup 2026 kick-off times guide.
Rugby League World Cup Table
The men’s tournament has two tables. Pool A is a normal group of four, where each team plays the other three.
Pools B and C share one combined table, because every Pool B team plays the three Pool C teams.
Pool A Table
| Team | P | W | D | L | PD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +2 | 2 |
| Fiji | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cook Islands | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| New Zealand | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 0 |
Pools B and C Table
| Team | P | W | D | L | PD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| England | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Samoa | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tonga | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| France | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| PNG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lebanon | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
How Do Teams Qualify for the Rugby League World Cup Semi-Finals?
Teams get 2 points for a win, 1 for a draw and none for a loss. When teams finish level on points, points difference usually decides who goes through.
The top two in Pool A and the top two in the combined Pools B and C table reach the semi-finals.
- Pool A winner v Pools B and C runner-up
- Pools B and C winner v Pool A runner-up
Want to know who’s favourite to get there? Read our who will win the Rugby League World Cup 2026 predictions.
Women’s Rugby League World Cup Results
The Women’s World Cup has two groups of four. The top two in each group reach the semi-finals.
| Date | Match | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 16 Oct | Australia v Samoa | To be played |
| Sat 17 Oct | PNG v France | To be played |
| Sat 17 Oct | England v Wales | To be played |
| Sun 18 Oct | New Zealand v Fiji | To be played |
| Fri 23 Oct | Samoa v Wales | To be played |
| Sat 24 Oct | Fiji v PNG | To be played |
| Sat 24 Oct | Australia v England | To be played |
| Sun 25 Oct | New Zealand v France | To be played |
| Fri 30 Oct | England v Samoa | To be played |
| Sat 31 Oct | Fiji v France | To be played |
| Sat 31 Oct | New Zealand v PNG | To be played |
| Sun 1 Nov | Australia v Wales | To be played |
See the squads on our Jillaroos, Kiwi Ferns and England Women pages, or the full Women’s Rugby League World Cup 2026 guide.
Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup Results
The Wheelchair World Cup starts on Friday 30 October, with every match at the WIN Entertainment Centre in Wollongong.
England are the defending champions. We’ll add the wheelchair results here from 30 October, and you can see every team in our Wheelchair World Cup guide.
Rugby League World Cup Semi-Finals and Final Results
| Date | Match | Venue | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 7 Nov | Semi-final 1 | Newcastle | To be played |
| Sun 8 Nov | Semi-final 2 | Sydney | To be played |
| Sun 15 Nov | Final | Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane | To be played |
For date, time and tickets, see our Rugby League World Cup final guide.
Team-by-Team Results and Next Games
Follow one team? Our next game pages show each side’s fixtures, team lists and results: Kangaroos, Kiwis and England.
For every squad, see our Rugby League World Cup 2026 teams and squads page, and check the injury list before each round.
Rugby League World Cup Replays
Missed a game? Every match is live on Seven and 7plus in Australia, Sky Sport in New Zealand and Premier Sports in the UK and Ireland.
Replays appear on the broadcasters’ apps soon after full-time. For the key moments of every game, see our Rugby League World Cup 2026 highlights page.
Travelling during the tournament? NordVPN keeps your home streaming account working abroad, so you never miss a result or replay. (We may earn a commission.)
Rugby League World Cup Results: FAQ
When is the first Rugby League World Cup 2026 result?
The first match is Australia v New Zealand on Thursday 15 October 2026 at Allianz Stadium, Sydney, kicking off at 8:05pm local time (10:05am UK).
How many points do teams get for a win at the Rugby League World Cup?
Teams get 2 points for a win, 1 for a draw and 0 for a loss. Points difference usually separates teams that finish level.
Which teams qualify for the Rugby League World Cup 2026 semi-finals?
The top two teams in Pool A and the top two in the combined Pools B and C table reach the semi-finals.
When are the Rugby League World Cup 2026 semi-finals?
The men’s semi-finals are on Saturday 7 November in Newcastle and Sunday 8 November in Sydney. The Final is on 15 November in Brisbane.
Who won the last Rugby League World Cup?
Australia won the last men’s Rugby League World Cup, beating Samoa 30-10 in the final at Old Trafford in November 2022.
Conclusion
The Rugby League World Cup 2026 results start on 15 October, with Australia v New Zealand in Sydney.
Bookmark this page, because every score and both men’s tables are updated after each match.
Want to see a match live? Tickets are on Ticketmaster, and our tickets guide explains how to buy safely.
For official news and match reports, visit rlwc2026.com.
Results Updates
- 15 October 2026: Added Australia 24-22 New Zealand and updated the Pool A table.
- 9 October 2026: Page published with all men’s and women’s fixtures, both men’s tables and the semi-final format.
