Samoa vs Wales Women’s Rugby League World Cup 2026
Who will claim their first win of the Women’s Rugby League World Cup 2026? Fetu Samoa and Wales both lost their opening games heavily.
That makes Friday’s clash in Parramatta a must-win game for both teams if they want to stay in the race for the semi-finals.
Samoa beat Wales 76-0 at CommBank Stadium in Parramatta on Friday 23 October 2026, with Tyra Ekepati scoring a hat-trick on debut.
It’s the first game of a double-header, with Tonga vs Lebanon in the men’s World Cup straight after at 8:05pm.
Below, you’ll find the kick-off time in every country, both squads, their form, our prediction and every way to watch.
Next up, Samoa play England in Wollongong on Friday 30 October, while Wales face the Jillaroos in Parramatta on Sunday 1 November.
Quick Answer: Samoa vs Wales Women’s Rugby League World Cup 2026
- Score: Samoa 76-0 Wales (full-time)
- Player of the Match: Amber Hall (Samoa)
- Date: Friday 23 October 2026
- Kick-off: 5:50pm Sydney, 7:50pm Samoa and NZ, 7:50am UK
- Venue: CommBank Stadium, Parramatta
- Round 1: Australia 40-0 Samoa; England 70-6 Wales
- Stakes: The loser is all but out of the semi-final race
- Watch: Seven and 7plus (Australia), Sky Sport (NZ), Premier Sports (UK)
What Time Is Samoa vs Wales?
Samoa vs Wales kicks off at 5:50pm Sydney time on Friday 23 October.
| Where you are | Kick-off time |
|---|---|
| Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra | 5:50pm Friday |
| Brisbane | 4:50pm Friday |
| Perth | 2:50pm Friday |
| Samoa | 7:50pm Friday |
| New Zealand | 7:50pm Friday |
| UK (including Wales) | 7:50am Friday |
It’s an early-evening start in Sydney, and a Friday night kick-off for fans watching back home in Samoa.
Welsh fans can watch over breakfast, with a 7:50am start in Cardiff, live on Premier Sports and Premier Player.
Women’s World Cup games last 70 minutes, so expect full-time at around 7:15pm Sydney time, just before the men’s game.
Samoa vs Wales Team Lists
Both 17s were named on Tuesday 20 October. Here’s how they line up, from the official NRL.com team lists.
| No. | Samoa | Wales |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Destiny Mino-Sinapati | Leanne Burnell |
| 2 | Mercedez Taulelei-Siala | Zoe Heeley |
| 3 | Monica Tagoai | Jade Mullen |
| 4 | Tyra Ekepati | Hannah Bluck |
| 5 | Freedom Crichton Ropati | Sian Williams |
| 6 | Evania Isa’ako | Amberley Ruck |
| 7 | Pauline Piliae-Rasabale | Tayla Preston |
| 8 | Annetta Nuuausala | Agnes Wood |
| 9 | Mary-Jane Taito | Jasmine Gibbons |
| 10 | Laikha Clarke | Emily Hughes |
| 11 | Leilani Wilson | Georgia Cussons |
| 12 | Ivana Lolesio | Paige Travis |
| 13 | Tavarna Papalii | Bethan Dainton |
| 14 | Jetaya Faifua | Carys Marsh |
| 15 | Fanua Rimoni | Kathryn Salter |
| 16 | Amber Hall | Erin Williams |
| 17 | Christabelle Onesemo-Tuilaepa | Gracie Hobbs |
Samoa keep Destiny Mino-Sinapati at fullback. Captain Evania Isa’ako moves to five-eighth beside Pauline Piliae-Rasabale, with Mary-Jane Taito at hooker.
Centre Sarina Masaga is out of the tournament with an Achilles injury, so Tyra Ekepati starts in the centres.
Wales start Leanne Burnell at fullback, with Amberley Ruck and Tayla Preston in the halves and Jasmine Gibbons at hooker.
See every player on our Fetu Samoa World Cup squad and Wales Women squad pages.
Samoa vs Wales Head to Head
This is the first time Samoa and Wales have met at a Women’s Rugby League World Cup, because 2026 is Wales’ first.
Samoa have more World Cup history. They played in 2003 and 2008, finishing fifth both times, and qualified for 2026 through the Pacific qualifier.
Wales played their first ever women’s Test in 2021 and earned their place through a European qualifying tournament.
Both lost heavily in Round 1: Samoa 40-0 to Australia, and Wales 70-6 to England, when Paige Travis scored Wales’ first World Cup try.
Samoa vs Wales Prediction
Samoa start as favourites. Their forward pack is led by experienced internationals Annetta Nu’uausala and Evania Isa’ako.
Wales have the NRLW pair of Tayla Preston and Siân Williams, but most of their squad plays club rugby league in the UK.
Our pick is Samoa by 12 to 18 points, with their power up front making the difference.
The winner stays in the semi-final race, but both teams still need an upset against England or Australia to go through.
Where Is Samoa vs Wales Being Played?
The match is at CommBank Stadium in Parramatta, in Sydney’s west, which holds around 30,000 fans.
Samoa have their own supporter bays at the ground, and Western Sydney’s big Samoan community should make it feel like a home game.
The Round 1 double-header there, when Samoa played the Jillaroos, drew a crowd of 13,174.
Parramatta station is a short walk from the stadium, so public transport is the easiest way to get there.
What Channel Is Samoa vs Wales On?
In Australia, Samoa vs Wales is free on the Seven Network and 7plus.
In New Zealand, it’s on Sky Sport and Sky Sport Now. In the UK and Ireland, it’s live on Premier Sports.
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For other countries, see our how to watch the Rugby League World Cup guide.
Samoa vs Wales Live Stream
Samoa vs Wales was streamed live on Friday 23 October. If you missed Samoa’s 76-0 win, the full replay is easy to find.
In Australia, the full match replay is on the free 7plus app. In New Zealand, you can watch it again on Sky Sport Now.
Welsh and UK fans can catch the replay on Premier Player, on a phone, tablet or smart TV.
Elsewhere, WatchNRL has World Cup replays in many countries. Skip the replay links on social media, as many are scams built to steal your details.
Samoa vs Wales Tickets
Tickets start from $19 AUD on Ticketmaster, the official seller.
Your ticket also covers Tonga vs Lebanon in the men’s World Cup, straight after 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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Samoa vs Wales Score and Result
Samoa beat Wales 76-0 at CommBank Stadium in Parramatta on Friday 23 October 2026.
| Match | Score |
|---|---|
| Samoa v Wales, 23 October 2026 | Samoa 76-0 Wales |
Samoa led 40-0 at half-time and ran in 14 tries to none. Centre Tyra Ekepati scored a hat-trick on debut.
Pauline Piliae-Rasabale kicked 10 goals, a Samoa record, and 76 points is Samoa’s biggest score in a women’s Test.
Amber Hall was named Player of the Match after a try, nine tackle breaks and 108 metres. Read the official NRL.com match report.
Samoa vs Wales Latest Match Updates
23 October 2026: Full-time score and match report added. Samoa won 76-0.
22 October 2026: Both Round 2 team lists added, including Sarina Masaga’s tournament-ending Achilles injury.
21 October 2026: Page published with kick-off times, both squads, the head-to-head record and our prediction.
Next update: Samoa play England in Wollongong on 30 October, and Wales face the Jillaroos in Parramatta on 1 November.
The top two in Group A reach the semi-finals on 7 and 8 November.
Samoa vs Wales: 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 was the Samoa vs Wales score?
Samoa beat Wales 76-0 in Parramatta on Friday 23 October 2026.
Tyra Ekepati scored a hat-trick on debut, and Pauline Piliae-Rasabale kicked a Samoa record 10 goals.
Samoa scored 14 tries to none, and Wales were held scoreless.
What time is Samoa vs Wales?
5:50pm Sydney time on Friday 23 October 2026.
That’s 7:50pm in Samoa and New Zealand.
It’s at CommBank Stadium in Parramatta.
What time is Samoa vs Wales in the UK?
7:50am UK time on Friday 23 October 2026.
It’s live on Premier Sports.
You can also stream it on Premier Player.
Have Samoa and Wales played each other at a World Cup?
No, this is their first World Cup meeting.
2026 is Wales’ first Women’s Rugby League World Cup.
Samoa last played at a World Cup in 2008.
What were Samoa and Wales’ Round 1 results?
Samoa lost 40-0 to Australia in Parramatta.
Wales lost 70-6 to England in Perth.
Paige Travis scored Wales’ first World Cup try.
Conclusion
Samoa beat Wales 76-0 in Parramatta on 23 October to claim their first win of the Women’s Rugby League World Cup 2026.
Tyra Ekepati scored a debut hat-trick, Pauline Piliae-Rasabale kicked a record 10 goals and Amber Hall was Player of the Match.
Samoa now play England in Wollongong on 30 October, while Wales face the Jillaroos in Parramatta on 1 November.
Bookmark this page for late changes and the score, and see every game in our Women’s Rugby League World Cup 2026 guide.
