Can Tonga move one step closer to a place in the Rugby League World Cup knockout stages?
Watch Tonga v Lebanon as Tonga look to build on their winning start, and move one step closer to a place in the Rugby League World Cup semi-finals.
– Date: Friday 23 October, 2026
– Kick-off time: 10.05am BST / 8.05pm AEDT / 10.05pm NZDT / 5.05am EDT / 2.05am PDT
– Free stream: 7 Plus (Australia)
– Other live streams: Premier Sports (UK, Ireland, US), Sky Sport (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’ll have to do it without half-back Isaiya Katoa, however, who’s ruled out with injury. Up front, captain Jason Taumalolo moves to lock (Tyson Frizell is rested), as Tonga build up to a crucial showdown with Samoa next weekend.
Lebanon, meanwhile, are looking for their first win of the competition after last weekend’s 42-18 defeat in Papua New Guinea. Cedars boss Michael Cheika has made a single change for this Tonga clash, promoting Moustafa Dirani to starting hooker. But his team will know that defeat at Sydney’s CommBank stadium 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 an option to watch for free in Australia. Scroll down to the end of the article for the team line-ups.
Can I watch Tonga v Lebanon for free?
Rugby league fans in Australia can watch Tonga v Lebanon – along with every other match of the 2026 Rugby League World Cup – 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 Aussies travelling overseas right now is that you can still access your usual free 7plus service by using a VPN to avoid geo-blocking restrictions that might otherwise get in the way. Read on to find out more.
Other ways to watch Tonga v Lebanon
United Kingdom
Premier Sports is showing Tonga v Lebanon live streams in the UK, as is the case for every Rugby League World Cup 2026 match.
For UK viewers 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.
Ireland
It’s also Premier Sports in Ireland for that Tonga v Lebanon live stream. 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
Sky Sport NZ is the place to go to watch Tonga v Lebanon live streams in New Zealand. Sky Sport 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 US need to head for Premier Sports to watch Tonga v Lebanon live streams. 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.
Around the world
If you’re tuning in from another country, Premier Sports is probably a sensible bet for a Tonga v Lebanon live stream. The provider holds Rugby League World Cup 2026 rights in over 120 countries, so it’s a good place to start. Prices vary by region.
How to watch Tonga v Lebanon from anywhere
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Tonga v Lebanon line-ups
Tonga
1. Lehi Hopoate
2. Sione Katoa
3. Tolutau Koula
4. Paul Alamoti
5. Jojo Fifita
6. Tuimoala Lolohea
7. TBA
8. Addin Fonua-Blake
9. Salesi Foketi
10. Stefano Utoikamanu
11. Haumole Olakau’atu
12. Kulikefu Finefeuiaki
13. Jason Taumalolo (captain)
Interchange:
14. Soni Luke
15. Taniela Paseka
16. Demitric Vaimauga
17. Leka Halasima
18. Latu Fainu
19. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak
Lebanon
1. Jacob Kiraz
2. Tony Francis
3. Michael Gabrael
4. Jordan Samrani
5. Jason Saab
6. Khaled Rajab
7. Alex Conti
8. Jaxson Rahme
9. Moustafa Dirani
10. James Roumanos
11. Tony Sukkar
12. Mikael Ibrahim
13. Alex Twal (captain)
Interchange:
14. Yehya Ayache
15. Mikael Ibrahim
16. Jalal Bazzaz
17. Khalil Rahme
18. Joseph Nohra
19. Abbas Miski
Officials
Referee: Liam Moore
Touch judges: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski, Jarrod Cole
Senior review official: Grant Atkins
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