Watch New Zealand v Tonga in the first of this year’s Rugby League World Cup semi-finals.

9.05am GMT / 8.05pm AEDT / 10.05pm NZDT / 4.05am ET / 1.05am PT

– Free streams: 7 Plus (Australia), ThreeNow (New Zealand)

– Other live streams: Premier Sports (UK, Ireland, US), Sky Sport (New Zealand)

– Watch from anywhere: Try NordVPN 100% risk-free

Reaching the semi-finals was arguably the minimum demanded of this Kiwis side, but they’ve got here in style, despite a narrow opening day defeat to tournament favourites Australia. Following victories over Cook Islands and Fiji, they’re comfortably the highest scorers in the tournament, and will be confident of touching down against anyone.

They’re facing, however, one of the tightest defences in the competition. Indeed, Tonga have arguably been the surprise package of this year’s Rugby League World Cup, securing victories over both England and Samoa in the pool stages. With two world-class sides facing off, this one really could go either way.

Read on to find out everything you need to know to watch Kiwis v Tonga online, on TV and from anywhere – including options to watch for free in New Zealand and Australia. Scroll down to the end of the article for the team line-ups.

How to watch Kiwis v Tonga for FREE

The game is available for free in New Zealand, where ThreeNow is showing every Kiwis match. You can also watch the game on subscription service Sky Sport NZ.

And – as has been the case for every game in the 2026 Rugby League World Cup – fans down under can watch New Zealand v Tonga live streams for free on Seven and its 7plus streaming service. You’ll just need to supply your email address to create a free account.

If you’re a resident of Australia or New Zealand travelling overseas this weekend, a VPN can help you tune in to this crucial Rugby League World Cup match from wherever you are. More info on that below…

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Kangaroos v Cook Islands line-ups and officials

1. Keano Kini
2. Jamayne Isaako
3. Dane Gagai
4. Casey McLean
5. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad
6. Kodi Nikorima
7. Jahrome Hughes

8. James Fisher-Harris (captain)
9. Jeremy Marshall-King
10. Moses Leota
11. Isaiah Papali’i
12. Briton Nikora
13. Joseph Tapine

Interchange:
14. Te Maire Martin
15. Naufahu Whyte
16. Erin Clark
17. Xavier Willision
18. Scott Sorensen
19. Leo Thompson

1. Lehi Hopoate
2. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak
3. Tolutau Koula
4. Robert Toia
5. Jojo Fifita
6. Tuimoala Lolohea
7. Isaiya Katoa

8. Addin Fonua-Blake
9. Salesi Foketi
10. Jason Taumalolo (captain)
11. Haumole Olakau’atu
12. Siua Wong
13. Tyson Frizell

Interchange:
14. Soni Luke
15. Stefano Utoikamanu
16. Demitric Vaimauga
17. Taniela Paseka
18. Leka Halasima
19. Latu Fainu

Grant Atkins
Touch judges: Daniel Luttringer, Matt Noyen
Senior review official: Wyatt Raymond

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