The co-hosts look to secure top spot in Pool A against the Rugby League World Cup minnows
Watch Australia v Cook Islands as the Kangaroos look to head into the knockout stages with a 100% record (Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)
Watch Australia v Cook Islands as the Rugby League World Cup co-hosts and favourites try to make it three wins from three in Pool A.
9.05am GMT / 8.05pm AEDT / 10.05pm NZDT / 5.05am EDT / 2.05am PDT
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The result of this match will have little impact on the composition of the semi-finals. The Kangaroos have already qualified for the knockout stages and have secured top of Pool A courtesy of their wins against both New Zealand and Fiji.
With progression guaranteed, Kangaroos boss Kevin Walters is taking the opportunity to experiment, most notably with his pivotal five-eighth/halfback partnership. Cameron Munster and Tom Dearden will be the third pairing he’s deployed in the pool stages.
Read on to find out everything you need to know to watch Australia v Cook Islands online, on TV and from anywhere – including an option to watch for free in Australia. Scroll down to the end of the article for the team line-ups.
How to watch Australia v Cook Islands for FREE
Rugby league fans down under can watch Kangaroos v Cook Islands – along with every other match of the 2026 Rugby League World Cup – for free on Seven and its 7plus streaming service. You just need to create a free account with your email address to get started.
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Kangaroos v Cook Islands line-ups and officials
1. Reece Walsh
2. Jack Bostock
3. Kotoni Staggs
4. Bradman Best
5. Tom Trbojevic
6. Cameron Munster
7. Tom Dearden
8. Patrick Carrigan
9. Harry Grant
10. Tino Fa’asuamaleaui
11. Jacob Preston
12. Liam Martin
13. Isaah Yeo (captain)
14. Ethan Strange
15. Keaon Koloamatangi
17. Reuben Cotter
18. Lindsay Smith
19. James Tedesco
22. David Fifita
1. Valentine Holmes
2. Cameron Brown
3. KL Iro (captain)
4. Reubenn Rennie
5. Esan Marsters
6. Maui Winitana-Patelesio
7. Brad Takairangi
8. Davvy Moale
9. Rua 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-Cl Newton-Whare
19. Glassie Glassie
Ashley Klein
Touch judges: Michael Wise, Nick Pelgrave
Senior review official: Chris Butler
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