Women’s Rugby League World Cup 2026 Semi-final Schedule
Four nations. Two matches. One step from the final.
The Women’s Rugby League World Cup 2026 semi-final schedule features two matches across one decisive weekend. New Zealand meet Samoa in Newcastle on Saturday, 7 November, before Australia take on Fiji in Sydney on Sunday, 8 November. Both fixtures are scheduled to begin at 5:45pm AEDT. With the group stage complete in the supplied standings, the focus now turns to which two nations will reach the final.
Women’s semi-final fixtures
| Date | Match | Kick-off (AEDT) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand vs SamoaSemi-final 1 | McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle | ||
| Australia vs FijiSemi-final 2 | Allianz Stadium, Sydney |
Scroll across the table on smaller screens. Samoa appears as Fetu Samoa in the group standings.
New Zealand vs Samoa: Saturday, 7 November
The first semi-final brings New Zealand and Samoa together at McDonald Jones Stadium in Newcastle. New Zealand finished top of Group B with three victories, six competition points and a points difference of plus 126. Samoa, listed as Fetu Samoa in the standings, finished second in Group A with two wins and four points. Their meeting gives both teams an opportunity to turn their group campaign into a place in the championship match.
Australia vs Fiji: Sunday, 8 November
Australia face Fiji in the second semi-final at Allianz Stadium in Sydney. Australia led Group A with three wins from three matches, scoring 242 points and conceding six. Fiji secured second place in Group B with two victories, four competition points and a points difference of plus 78. Those records explain how the teams reached this stage, but the knockout result will determine who progresses.
How the semi-final line-up was decided
The semi-final pairings bring together the group winners and the runners-up from the opposite group. New Zealand represent the top position in Group B, while Australia finished first in Group A. Samoa and Fiji occupy the other two places. Group points no longer decide advancement: each semi-final winner moves into the final, while the losing team’s tournament ends at this stage.
Planning your semi-final weekend
For supporters planning their weekend, the identical kick-off times make the schedule straightforward. Saturday’s match takes place in Newcastle, and Sunday’s action moves to Sydney. Both cities use Australian Eastern Daylight Time during November, so 5:45pm AEDT is also the local stadium time. Fans following both games can set aside the same viewing slot on consecutive days without making an adjustment between venues.
Kick-off times for international viewers
International viewers should still check the time difference carefully. AEDT is eleven hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time. A 5:45pm AEDT kick-off therefore corresponds to 6:45am UTC and 12:15pm in India. The selector above the fixture table lets readers switch between these three displays. It changes the displayed times only; the match dates, participating teams and stadium details remain tied to the same scheduled events.
Match-day planning and venue details
Before travelling, check your ticket information and the latest stadium guidance. Plan the journey to the correct venue, allow time to enter, and confirm any transport arrangements separately. Newcastle’s fixture is at McDonald Jones Stadium, while Sydney’s game is at Allianz Stadium. Keeping these venue details alongside the date helps avoid confusion when arranging a weekend around the two matches.
Schedule updates
This article uses the supplied semi-final fixtures and final group standings. It is a schedule guide, not a live score service. Check official tournament information for any changes before match day, and return to the fixture table when planning your viewing across both eagerly anticipated fixtures.