England face their European rivals in a must-win match in Perth.
Watch England v France as Brian McDermott’s men head to Perth for a must-win match. Lose against Les Bleus and they know their Rugby League World Cup aspirations are over.
This wasn’t part of the plan for England, who’s hopes of a place in the semi-finals were severely dented by a 30-12 opening weekend defeat to Tonga. The quirks of the competition format mean they find themselves requiring both a hefty win over France and for Tonga to do them a favour against an impressive Samoa side. In other words, whatever happens in Perth, their fate is no longer in their own hands.
McDermott has made a single change to his starting line-up, with Matty Ashton coming in for Zach Eckersley on the wing.
France, meanwhile, are looking to bounce back from a comprehensive 78-4 thrashing against Samoa. They’ve subsequently made several changes to their team, with Thomas Lacans getting the nod at five-eighth, Romeo Tropis chosen at centre, and Amir Bourouh named at hooker. Captain Benjamin Garcia moves to lock to make way.
Read on to find out everything you need to know to watch England v France online, on TV and from anywhere – including an option to watch for free in Australia. You’ll find team line-ups at the bottom of the page.
England v France: Key information
– Date: Saturday 24 October, 2026
– Venue: HBF Park, Perth
– Kick-off time: 7.35am BST / 5.35pm AEDT / 7.35pm NZDT / 2.35am EDT / 11.35pm PDT (Friday)
– FREE STREAMS: 7 Plus (Australia)
– TV channels/Live streams: Premier Sports (UK, Ireland, US), Sky Sport (New Zealand)
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Watch England v France for FREE in Australia
As for every game in the 2026 Rugby League World Cup, fans down under can watch England v France 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 travelling overseas this weekend, a VPN can help you tune in to this Rugby League World Cup clash from wherever you are. More info on that below…
How to stream England v France from anywhere
Away from home right now? That doesn’t have to stop you from watching this must-win England Rugby League World Cup 2026 game on your usual free streaming service. A VPN bypasses geo-blocking by changing your IP address, allowing you to tune in as if you were at home.
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Watch England v France in the UK and Ireland
Premier Sports has the UK rights to every Rugby League World Cup match in the UK and Ireland, including this England v France live stream.
In the UK an online subscription to Premier Sports costs £18.99 a month on a rolling basis, £13.99 a month on a year-long contract, or £150 a year (£12.50 per month) if you pay up front. It works across a variety of apps and devices.
You can also tune into Premier Sports on your TV via Sky Q, Prime Video, STV Player and Virgin Media. The rolling monthly cost is, again, £18.99 though other deals are available on certain platforms.
In Ireland Sky Sports subscribers can add Premier Sports as part of the Sports Extra pack (which also includes TNT Sports). This costs €10 per month for the first six months, before rising to €25 per month for the next six months.
Premier Sports is also available with a Now Sports Extra membership (day and month memberships are available from €11.99 per month), and through Virgin Media – check the provider’s website for details.
England v France live streams in the USA
England v France live streams are available on Premier Sports in the US. A RLWC26 Pass, which gives you access to all 53 games of the men’s, women’s and wheelchair tournaments, will set you back $25.
Watch England v France around the world
Premier Sports has the rights to England v France live streams 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.
England v France line-ups
England
1. AJ Brimson
2. Dominic Young
3. Hugo Savala
4. Herbie Farnworth
19. Matty Ashton
6. George Williams (captain)
7. Harry Smith
8. Max King
9. Brad O’Neill
10. Luke Thompson
11. Junior Nsemba
12. Kai Pearce-Paul
13. Victor Radley
Interchange:
14. Jez Litten
15. Ben Currie
16. Ethan Havard
17. Sam Walters
18. Jack Welsby
21. Mikey Lewis
France
1. Arthur Mourgue
2. Guillermo Aispuro-Bichet
3. Latrell Siegwalt
4. Romeo Tropis
5. Benjamin Laguerre
6. Thomas Lacans
7. Theo Fages
8. Romain Navarrete
9. Amir Bourouh
10. Julian Bousquet
11. Arthur Romano
12. Mathieu Jussaume
13. Benjamin Garcia (captain)
Interchange:
14. Cesar Rouge
15. Lambert Belmas
16. Mathieu Cozza
17. Louis Grossemy
18. Jordan Dezaria
19. Fouad Yaha
Officials
Referee: Adam Gee
Touch judges: Jon Stone, Matt Noyen
Senior review official: Chris Butler
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