MATCH CENTRE
GRAND FINAL, 2026
AUSTRALIA
V
NEW ZEALAND
AUS WIN BY 20
32
FT
12
Suncorp Stadium
2026-11-15T08:35:00Z
Preview
Australia vs New Zealand – Grand Final, 2026
Australia face New Zealand in Grand Final of the 2026 Rugby League World Cup. Follow the live score, team lists and match updates from Suncorp Stadium.
Previous 5 Games
Australia
| DATE | OPP | RESULT |
|---|---|---|
| 8/11/26 | Samoa | W 44 - 12 |
| 31/10/26 | Cook Islands | W 66 - 6 |
| 25/10/26 | Fiji | W 36 - 22 |
| 15/10/26 | New Zealand | W 24 - 22 |
| 20/11/22 | Samoa | W 30 - 10 |
New Zealand
| DATE | OPP | RESULT |
|---|---|---|
| 7/11/26 | Tonga | W 34 - 10 |
| 31/10/26 | Fiji | W 78 - 0 |
| 25/10/26 | Cook Islands | W 82 - 16 |
| 15/10/26 | Australia | L 24 - 22 |
| 12/11/22 | Australia | L 16 - 14 |
Match Summary
Australia
New Zealand
| 6 | TRIES | 2 |
L. Martin 1' J. Bostock 18' B. Best 31' L. Martin 37' T. Trbojevic 42' J. Bostock 76' | C. McLean 11' I. Papali'i 65' | |
| 3/6 | CONVERSIONS | 2/2 |
C. Munster 3' C. Munster 32' C. Munster 39' | J. Isaako 13' J. Isaako 66' | |
| 1/1 | PENALTY GOALS | 0/0 |
C. Munster 23' | ||
| 24 | HALF TIME | 6 |
Team Stats
Australia
New Zealand
Player Stats
Team Lists
Australia
New Zealand
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| Centre |
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| Prop |
| Hooker |
| Prop |
| Second Row |
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| Lock |
| Interchange |
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How is NZ defense going and allowed the 2 tries to be scored?