Australia and New Zealand name squads for World Cup semi-finals
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 3, 2026, 6:56 AM
Last updated Nov 3, 2026
The teams for the semi-finals of the 2026 Rugby League World Cup have been announced. New Zealand will face Tonga on November 7 at McDonald Jones Stadium, while Australia will play Samoa on November 8 at Allianz Stadium. Each team made key selection decisions, with late changes confirmed before kick-off. Both matches will determine who advances to the finals of the tournament.
- •New Zealand plays Tonga on November 7 at McDonald Jones Stadium.
- •Australia faces Samoa on November 8 at Allianz Stadium.
- •Both matches feature key player selections and last-minute changes.
- •The winners advance to the World Cup final.
- 6:56 AMThe Guardian Sport — Reece Walsh edges out Tedesco in Australia’s Rugby League World Cup semi-final team
- 4:58 AMZero Tackle NRL — 2026 Rugby League World Cup Semi Final Team Lists: Full squads, late changes
"Veteran full-back named on bench for Kangaroos’ clash with Samoa Kayln Ponga in New Zealand’s extended squad to face Tonga Reece Walsh and Kayln Ponga are on track to resume their compelling rivalry after two huge coach calls ahead of the Rugby League World Cup semi-finals. Walsh on Tuesday retained the Australian No 1 jumper ahead of James Tedesco for the Kangaroos’ semi-final against Samoa in Sydney on Sunday. Continue reading...
"See how the four Rugby League World Cup semi-finalists line up with a place in the final on the line.
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External links- The Guardian SportNov 3, 2026, 6:56 AMReece Walsh edges out Tedesco in Australia’s Rugby League World Cup semi-final team
Veteran full-back named on bench for Kangaroos’ clash with Samoa Kayln Ponga in New Zealand’s extended squad to face Tonga Reece Walsh and Kayln Ponga are on track to resume their compelling rivalry after two huge coach calls ahead of the Rugby League World Cup semi-finals. Walsh on Tuesday retained the Australian No 1 jumper ahead of James Tedesco for the Kangaroos’ semi-final against Samoa in Sydney on Sunday. Continue reading...
- Zero Tackle NRLNov 3, 2026, 4:58 AM2026 Rugby League World Cup Semi Final Team Lists: Full squads, late changes
See how the four Rugby League World Cup semi-finalists line up with a place in the final on the line.
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