Could Tonga be one step closer to reaching the knockout stages of the Rugby World Cup?
Watch Tonga v Lebanon as Tonga look to build on their winning start and move one step closer to reaching the semi-finals of the Rugby World Cup.
– Date: Friday 23.10.2026
– Start time: 10.05 BST / 20.05 AEDT / 22.05 NZDT / 5.05 EDT / 2.05 PDT
– Free transfer: 7 Plus (Australia)
– Other Live Streams: Premier Sports (UK, Ireland, USA), Sky Sports (New Zealand)
– Watch from anywhere: Try NordVPN 100% risk free
Tonga’s World Cup couldn’t have got off to a better start after they comfortably beat England 30-12 in Perth, severely denting the Northern Hemisphere side’s hopes of reaching the knockout stages. They will have to do so without half-back Isaiah Kato, however, who has been ruled out through injury. Up front, captain Jason Taumalolo goes to lock (Tyson Frizell is rested) as Tonga prepare for a crucial clash with Samoa next weekend.
Lebanon, meanwhile, are looking for their first win in the competition after last weekend’s 42-18 defeat in Papua New Guinea. Cedars boss Michael Cheika made just one change for this clash in Tonga, promoting Moustafa Dirani to the starting line-up. But his team will know that defeat at CommBank Stadium in Sydney effectively brings their tournament to an end.
Read on to find out everything you need to know to watch Tonga v Lebanon online, on TV and from anywhere – including the option to watch for free in Australia. Scroll down to the bottom of the article for team lineups.
Can I watch Tonga vs Lebanon for free?
Rugby league fans in Australia can watch Tonga v Lebanon – along with every other Rugby World Cup 2026 match – for free on Seven and its 7plus streaming service. You just need to create a free account with your email address to get started.
The good news for Australians currently traveling overseas is that you can still access your usual free 7plus service until using a VPN to avoid geoblocking restrictions that might otherwise get in the way. Read on to find out more.
Other ways to watch Tonga vs Lebanon
United Kingdom
Premier Sports shows Tonga and Lebanon live in the UK, as is the case for every game of the 2026 Rugby World Cup.
For UK viewers a Premier Sports online subscription costs £18.99 a month on a basic basis, £13.99 a month on a one-year contract, or £150 a year (£12.50 a month) if you pay up front. Works on a variety of apps and devices.
You can also tune in to Premier Sports on your TV via Sky Q, Prime Video, STV Player and Virgin Media. The variable monthly cost is, again, £18.99, although other offers are available on certain platforms.
Ireland
It is also Premier Sports in Ireland for that Tonga – Lebanon live stream. Sky Sports subscribers can add Premier Sports as part of the Sports Extra package (which also includes TNT Sports). This costs €10 per month for the first six months, before increasing to €25 per month for the next six months.
Premier Sports is also available with Now Sports Extra membership (daily and monthly memberships available from €11.99 per month) and via Virgin Media – check the provider’s website for details.
New Zealand
Sky Sports NZ is the place to watch Tonga – Lebanon live stream in New Zealand. Sky Sports Now Subscriptions are available for $29.99 per day, $59.99 per month, or $549.99 per year.
United States
Rugby league fans in the USA need to get going Premier Sports to watch Tonga v Lebanon live streaming. The RLWC26 Pass, which gives you access to all 53 games of the men’s, women’s and wheelchair tournament, will cost you $25.
Around the world
If you are connecting from another country, Premier Sports is probably a reasonable bet for Tonga vs Lebanon live. The provider owns the rights to the 2026 Rugby League World Cup in over 120 countries, so it’s a good place to start. Prices vary by region.
How to watch Tonga vs Lebanon from anywhere
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Lineups of Tonga and Lebanon
Tonga
1. Lehi Hopoate
2. All Zion
3. Tolutau Koula
4. Paul Alamoti
5. Jojo Fifita
6. Tuimoala Lolohe
7. TBA
8. Addin Fonua-Blake
9. Salesi Focetti
10. Stefano Utoikamanu
11. Haumole Olakau’atu
12. Kulikefu Finefeuiaki
13. Jason Taumalolo (captain)
Exchange:
14. Sonny Luke
15. Daniel Passover
16. Demitric Vaimauga
17. Christmas letter
18. Drinking water
19. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak
Lebanon
1. Jacob Kiraz
2. Tony Francis
3. Michael Gabriel
4. Jordan Samrani
5. Jason Saab
6. Khaled Rajab
7. Alex Conti
8. Jaxson Rahme
9. Moustafa Dirani
10. James Romanos
11. Tony Sukkar
12. Mikael Ibrahim
13. Alex Twal (captain)
Exchange:
14. Yehya Ayache
15. Mikael Ibrahim
16. Jalal Bazzaz
17. Khalil Rahme
18. Joseph Nohra
19. Abbas Miski
Officials
Referee: Liam Moore
Touch referees: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski, Jarrod Cole
Senior Audit Officer: Grant Atkins
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