A place in the semi-finals is at stake for both sides in this Gold Coast clash
Watch New Zealand v Fiji as the two southern hemisphere sides look to confirm their place in the Rugby League World Cup semi-finals.
Both teams will consider themselves unlucky to have found themselves in a pool with world champions and favourites Australia. The Kiwis ran the Kangaroos extremely close in the tournament opener, but still ended up with a loss. Fiji also gave Australia a tight game, and with both sides having beaten Cook Islands, their records are almost identical.
This is sure to be one of the must-watch games of the pool stages, the very definition of winner takes all. In short, a victory for either side will send them through to the knockouts, while New Zealand know that a draw would also be enough on the Gold Coast.
Read on to find out everything you need to know to watch Kiwis v Fiji 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.
New Zealand v Fiji: Key information
– Date: Saturday 31 October 2026
– Venue: Cbus Super Stadium, Gold Coast, Australia
– Kick-off time: 4.30am GMT / 3.30pm AEDT / 5.30pm NZDT / 12.30am EDT / 9.30pm PDT
– FREE STREAMS: 7 Plus (Australia), ThreeNow (New Zealand)
– TV channels/Live streams: Premier Sports (UK, Ireland, US), Sky Sport (New Zealand)
– Watch from anywhere: Try NordVPN 100% risk free
Watch Kiwis v Fiji for FREE in Australia and New Zealand
The game is available for free in New Zealand, where ThreeNow is showing every Kiwis match – as well as the semi-finals and final. (You can also watch the match 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 Fiji 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 today, a VPN can help you tune in to this crucial Rugby League World Cup match from wherever you are. More info on that below…
How to stream New Zealand v Fiji from anywhere
Away from home right now? That doesn’t have to stop you from watching the big game on your usual free 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 this decisive Rugby League World Cup 2026 Pool A match 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 Kiwis v Fiji 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.
New Zealand v Fiji live streams in the USA
Kiwis v Fiji 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 Kiwis v Fiji around the world
Premier Sports has the rights to New Zealand v Fiji 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.
New Zealand v Fiji line-ups
New Zealand
1. Keano Kini
2. Jamayne Isaako
3. Dane Gagai
4. Casey McLean
5. Ronaldo Mulitalo
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. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad
19. Scott Sorensen
Fiji
1. Sunia Turuva
2. Ronald Philitoga
3. Waqa Blake
4. Solomone Saukuru
5. Semi Valemei
6. Kurt Donoghoe
7. Brandon Wakeham
8. Jacob Saifiti
9. Apisai Koroisau (captain)
10. Emosai Ravosai
11. Taane Milne
12. Kitione Kautoga
13. Caleb Navale
Interchange:
14. Josese Lanyon
15. Elijah Keung
16. Jordan Miller
17. Joseph Litidamu
18. Jordin Leiu
19. Apenisa Driti
Officials
Referee: Grant Atkins
Touch judges: Jarrod Cole, Kieren Irons
Senior review official: Todd Smith
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