Rugby League World Cup
Tonga vs New Zealand result: who won and the scores
Rugby League World Cup 2026 semi-final: Tonga vs New Zealand, at McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle. The kick-off was at 09:05 UK time on Sat 7 Nov (4:05 am Eastern, 1:05 am Pacific).
ResultNew Zealand beat Tonga 34-10 at McDonald Jones Stadium in Newcastle on Saturday 7 November. New Zealand led 12-10 at half-time and play the winner of Samoa v Australia in the final in Brisbane on Sunday 15 November.
Starts Saturday 7 November 2026Add to calendarBig times are in your own time zone.
The story
- The first men's semi-final. Tonga edged Samoa in their last group game.
- The winner plays in the final at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane on Sunday 15 November.
Start times around the world
| Where you are | Kick-off |
|---|---|
| Your time (UK) | |
| UK & Ireland (London, Dublin, GMT) | Sat 7 Nov, 09:05 |
| Central Europe | Sat 7 Nov, 10:05 |
| Nigeria (Lagos, WAT) | Sat 7 Nov, 10:05 |
| US & Canada Eastern | Sat 7 Nov, 4:05 am |
| US Central | Sat 7 Nov, 3:05 am |
| US Mountain | Sat 7 Nov, 2:05 am |
| US Pacific | Sat 7 Nov, 1:05 am |
| Mexico City | Sat 7 Nov, 3:05 am |
| Brazil (São Paulo) | Sat 7 Nov, 06:05 |
| Argentina | Sat 7 Nov, 06:05 |
| South Africa (SAST) and Central Africa (CAT) | Sat 7 Nov, 11:05 |
| Saudi Arabia and East Africa (Nairobi) | Sat 7 Nov, 12:05 |
| UAE | Sat 7 Nov, 13:05 |
| India (IST) | Sat 7 Nov, 2:35 pm |
| Philippines & Malaysia | Sat 7 Nov, 5:05 pm |
| Australia (Sydney, AEDT) | Sat 7 Nov, 8:05 pm |
| New Zealand | Sat 7 Nov, 10:05 pm |
Every date still to come is on the Rugby League World Cup fixtures, kick-off times and TV page.
Where to watch
| Country | Where to watch | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| All countries | VVOLTIX Ad Every sport and every channel in one IPTV subscription: 55,000+ live channels from 80+ countries, PPV and events included | From $6.66 a month for all of it. Free trial, no card |
| UK and Ireland | Premier Sports | Subscription |
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Quick answers
- What time is Tonga vs New Zealand in the UK?
- Kick-off: 09:05 on Saturday 7 November UK time.
- What time is Tonga vs New Zealand in the US?
- Kick-off: 4:05 am on Saturday 7 November ET. On the West Coast: 1:05 am PT.
- What time is Tonga vs New Zealand in Australia?
- Kick-off: 8:05 pm on Saturday 7 November in Sydney.
- Where is Tonga vs New Zealand?
- McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle.
- How can I watch Tonga vs New Zealand?
- UK and Ireland: Premier Sports. The table above has the other countries.
Sources
Checked 7 November 2026. We update this page when a time, card or broadcaster changes.