It’s a repeat of the 2022 final as tournament favorites meet Samoa in Sydney
Watch Australia v Samoa as the hosts and favorites take on one of the standout teams of the tournament in Sydney.
There would have been a national outcry had the Kangaroos failed to make the semi-finals. The world’s number one side have won nine of the last ten Rugby League World Cups, and Australian fans are clamoring for another one on home soil. Kevin Walters’ side probably haven’t made it yet, but they didn’t need to…
Until now. Samoa may have lost their final pool match against local rivals Tonga, but they have already proven themselves to be one of the most dangerous sides in the tournament. Having reached the final four years ago, Samoa have experience in big matches and – although they are huge underdogs – will fancy their chances of causing an upset.
Read on to find out everything you need to know to watch the Kangaroos vs Samoa online, on TV and from anywhere – including options to watch for free in Australia and New Zealand. Scroll down to the bottom of the article for team lineups.
Australia vs Samoa: Key information
– Date: Sunday 8/11/2026
– Venue: Allianz Stadium, Sydney
– Start time: 9.05 GMT / 20.05 AEDT / 22.05 NZDT / 4.05 ET / 1.05 PT
– FREE STREAMS: 7 Plus (Australia), ThreeNow (New Zealand)
– TV Channels/Live Streams: Premier Sports (UK, Ireland, USA), Sky Sports (New Zealand)
– Watch from anywhere: Try NordVPN 100% risk free
Watch Kangaroos vs Samoa for FREE in Australia and New Zealand
Fans below can watch Australia vs Samoa live streaming for free on Seven and its 7plus streaming service. You only need to provide your email address to create a free account.
There is also a free option in New Zealand, where ThreeNow shows the semi-finals and finals of the Rugby World Cup, in addition to the Kiwi matches. (You can also watch the game on the subscription service Sky Sports NZ.
If you’re a resident of Australia or New Zealand and currently traveling abroad, a VPN can help you tune into this Rugby World Cup semi-final wherever you are. More information on this below…
How to transfer Australia to Samoa from anywhere
Away from home at the moment? That doesn’t have to stop you from watching this last fourth game on the usual free-to-air service. A VPN bypasses geoblocking by changing your IP address, allowing you to log in as if you were at home.
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Watch this Rugby World Cup semi-final in Great Britain and Ireland
England may have gone home early, but this is a must-see game. Premier Sports has UK rights to every Rugby World Cup match in Great Britain and Ireland, including this live Kangaroos v Samoa.
In Great Britain 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 upfront. 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.
In Ireland 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.
Kangaroos – Samoa live stream in the USA
Australia vs Samoa live streaming is available at Premier Sports in the USA. The RLWC26 Pass has been discounted for the remainder of the tournament from $25 to $20.
Watch Australia vs Samoa around the world
Premier Sports has the live streaming rights to Kangaroos vs Samoa in over 120 countries, so if your territory isn’t mentioned individually above, there’s a pretty good chance you’ll find it there. Prices vary by region.
Australia and Samoa settings
Australia
1. Reece Walsh
2. Jack Bostock
3. Cotton Staggs
4. Bradman Best
5. Tom Trbojevic
6. Cameron Munster
7. Tom Dearden
8. Patrick Carrigan
9. Harry Grant
10. Abuse of body
11. Jacob Preston
12. Liam Martin
13. Isaah Yeo (captain)
Exchange:
14. Ethan Strange
15. Keaon Koloamatangi
17. Cameron Murray
18. Ruben Kotter
19. Latrell Mitchell
22. James Tedesco
Samoa
1. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow
2. Brian To’o
3. Isaac Tago
4. Stephen Crichton
5. Hearing aids
6. Ronald Volkman
7. Jarome Luai (co-captain)
8. Francis Molo
9. Benaiah Joel
10. Junior Paulo (co-captain)
11. Connelly Lemuel
12. Jermaine McEwen
13. Francis Manuleleu
Exchange:
14. Crazy Jazz
15. Spencer Lane
16. Shawn Blore
17. Ata Mariota
18. Clayton Faullo
19. Your sailors
Officials
Referee: Adam Gee
Touch referees: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski, Tyson Brough
Senior Audit Officer: Chris Butler
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