New Zealand face Fiji in winner-takes-all World Cup clash

Summarised from 3 outlets · 4 reports · Updated 31 Oct, 07:57 · Archive

New Zealand and Fiji play a knockout Pool A match at Rugby League World Cup 2026 with a semi-final place at stake.

New Zealand and Fiji play their final Pool A match at Cbus Super Stadium, Robina, in a winner-takes-all clash at Rugby League World Cup 2026. The victor advances to the semi-finals; the loser goes home.

New Zealand bounced back from their opening loss to Australia with an 82-16 victory over Cook Islands. Jamayne Isaako scored 38 points in that match, comprising three tries and 13 conversions, breaking the record for the most points by a New Zealand player in a single World Cup match. Fiji competed closely with Australia in their second pool game, losing 36-22 in Brisbane. The disallowance of a Fiji try that would have put them 20-12 ahead proved pivotal, but Fiji took confidence from dominating Australia's pack.

Fiji are aiming to reach the semi-finals for the fourth time in their history. New Zealand, however, sit five places above Fiji in the world rankings and are regarded as heavy favourites.

How it is being reported

• Australia v Cook Islands: men’s Rugby League World Cup – liveUpdates as the Kangaroos and Cook Islands meet in Townsville Kick-off time is 7.05pm local/8.05pm AEDT/9.05am GMT Any thoughts? Get in touch with an email 1. Valentine Holmes 2. Cameron Brown 3. KL Iro (c) 4. Reubenn Rennie 5. Esan Marsters 6. Maui Winitana-Patelesio 7. Brad Takairangi 8. Davvy Moale 9. Ruatapu Ngatikaura 10. Rhys Dakin 11. Chaev Kolone 12. Delahia Wigmore 13. Mason Teague. Interchange : 14. David Tuariki 15. Makahesi Makatoa 16. Pride Petterson-Robati 17. Amare Milford 18. K-Ci Newton-Whare 19. Glassie Glassie Continue reading...Guardian Sport · 31 Oct, 08:11
• Live: Kangaroos wrap up RLWC group stage against Cook IslandsThe Kangaroos look to go undefeated through the group stage of the Rugby League World Cup as they close out the Pool A action against Cook Islands in Townsville. Follow live.ABC News Australia · 31 Oct, 07:36
• Watch Australia vs Cook Islands for FREE: Live streamsAll the ways to watch Australia vs Cook Islands live streams for free from anywhere in this Pool A finale at Rugby League World Cup 2026.TechRadar · 31 Oct, 06:05
• Watch New Zealand vs Fiji: FREE live streams and TV channelsAll the ways to watch New Zealand vs Fiji live streams for free from anywhere in a winner-takes-all Pool A clash at Rugby League World Cup 2026.TechRadar · 31 Oct, 02:00

In this story: New Zealand · Fiji · Australia · Cook Islands · Jamayne Isaako · Stacey Jones

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