Australia face Fiji in Rugby League World Cup pool match

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 25 Oct, 08:32 · Archive

Australia and Fiji meet as Pool A's two unbeaten teams in the 2026 Rugby League World Cup at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, with kick-off at 7.05pm local time (8.05pm AEDT, 9.05am GMT).

Australia narrowly defeated New Zealand 24-22 in their opening match, with debutant winger Jack Bostock scoring a hat-trick. Coach Kevin Walters has made changes to the side, bringing in Roosters captain James Tedesco to skipper the team for the first time since 2023, along with four other debutants: Bradman Best, Sam Walker, Blayke Brailey and David Fifita.

Fiji impressed in their opening game, storming to a 40-12 victory. Centre Solomone Saukuru scored two tries. The Guardian notes that in seven previous encounters between the sides, Australia's cumulative scoreline reads 378-24, and Australia are favoured to win comfortably.

How it is being reported

• Australia v Fiji: men’s Rugby League World Cup – liveUpdates as the Kangaroos and Fiji Bati meet at Suncorp Stadium Kick-off time in Brisbane is 7.05pm local/8.05pm AEDT/9.05am GMT Any thoughts? Get in touch with an email Hello everybody and welcome to live coverage of Australia v Fiji in the 2026 men’s Rugby League World Cup . Kick-off at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane is from 7.05pm local time (8.05pm AEDT/9.05am GMT). I won’t patronise the Guardian’s esteemed readership by setting up this blog with any hint of jeopardy. Australia should win this match comfortably, perhaps even with a total that nudges the 99 the men’s cricket team cobbled…Guardian Sport · 25 Oct, 08:05
• How to watch Australia vs Fiji: FREE live streams, TV channels and kick-off time for Rugby League World Cup 2026All the ways to watch Australia vs Fiji live streams for free from anywhere in the world as Pool A's unbeaten sides meet at the Rugby League World Cup 2026.TechRadar · 25 Oct, 07:00

In this story: Australia · Fiji · Jack Bostock · James Tedesco · Kevin Walters · Solomone Saukuru · Brisbane · New Zealand

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