Live: Rugby League World Cup semifinal weekend begins in Newcastle
A spot in the Rugby League World Cup final is on the line as the first semis in the men's and women's tournaments are held in Newcastle.
New Zealand has both men's and women's sides playing at Hunter Stadium today. The women's Kiwi Ferns meet Samoa, followed by the men's Kiwis facing a fierce Tongan outfit.
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What are the Rugby League semifinals this weekend
Saturday, November 7 at Newcastle's Hunter Stadium
- Women's: New Zealand Kiwi Ferns vs Fetu Samoa from 5:45pm AEDT
- Men's: New Zealand Kiwis vs Mate Ma'a Tonga from 8:05pm AEDT
Sunday, November 8 at the Sydney Football Stadium
- Women's: Australia Jillaroos vs Fiji Bulikula from 5:45pm AEDT
- Men's: Australia Kangaroos vs Toa Samoa from 8:05pm AEDT
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Welcome back to the ABC Sport Rugby League World Cup blog
By Michael Doyle
By Michael Doyle
G'day.
Welcome back to ABC Sport's live digital coverage of the 2026 Rugby League World Cup.
We have reached the semifinals, and today, one nation in the men's and women's tournaments will book their spot in next Sunday's final.
In the first women's semifinal, New Zealand faces Samoa, followed by a blockbuster men's semi — New Zealand vs Tonga.
Join us throughout the afternoon and evening as we bring you all of the action from Hunter Stadium in Newcastle.
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