Rugby League World Cup 2026 Highlights | NZ 34-10

World Cup highlights: New Zealand 34–10 Tonga and Australia 44–12 Samoa. Both men’s Rugby League World Cup 2026 semi-finals are done — Australia vs New Zealand meet in the Final at Suncorp.

NEW ZEALAND 34–10 TONGA (Sat 7 Nov, McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle, 29,712)
Tonga led 10–6 after Jojo Fifita’s double before Kalyn Ponga’s try-saving tackle and Gagai’s late first-half try made it 12–10 at the break. McLean and Hughes pulled clear in the second half; Willison and CNK sealed it. Official man of the match: Kalyn Ponga (3 try assists).

AUSTRALIA 44–12 SAMOA (Sun 8 Nov, Allianz Stadium, Sydney, 41,259)
A Samoa try was ruled knock-on by the bunker before Walsh and Best helped build a 26–2 half-time lead. Walsh’s drop gifted Crichton a try, then Walsh answered with a hat-trick. Official player of the match: Reece Walsh. Jack Bostock sealed 44–12.

FINAL: Australia vs New Zealand — Sun 15 Nov, Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane, 6:35pm Brisbane time.
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Sources: NRL.com match reports, Nine.com.au MotM note, IRL match details, Suncorp Stadium finals page. Own graphics + narration only — no broadcast footage.

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📹 Rugby League World Cup 2026 Highlights | NZ 34-10 Tonga, Australia 44-12 Samoa