MATCH CENTRE
Preview
Australia vs New Zealand – Round 1, 2026
The Australia face New Zealand in Round 1 of the 2026 Rugby League World Cup. Follow the live score, team lists and match updates from Accor Stadium.
Injury Report
Kangaroos
| NAME | REASON | EXPECTED RETURN | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No current injuries or suspensions. | |||
Kiwis
| NAME | REASON | EXPECTED RETURN | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No current injuries or suspensions. | |||
Previous 5 Games
Australia
| DATE | OPP | RESULT |
|---|---|---|
| 20/11/22 | Samoa | W 30 - 10 |
| 12/11/22 | New Zealand | W 16 - 14 |
| 5/11/22 | Lebanon | W 48 - 4 |
| 30/10/22 | Italy | W 66 - 6 |
| 22/10/22 | Scotland | W 84 - 0 |
New Zealand
| DATE | OPP | RESULT |
|---|---|---|
| 12/11/22 | Australia | L 16 - 14 |
| 6/11/22 | Fiji | W 24 - 18 |
| 29/10/22 | Ireland | W 48 - 10 |
| 23/10/22 | Jamaica | W 68 - 6 |
| 17/10/22 | Lebanon | W 34 - 12 |
Match Summary
Australia
New Zealand
Team Lists
Australia
New Zealand
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