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New Zealand vs Tonga – Semi Finals, 2026
New Zealand face Tonga in Semi Finals of the 2026 Rugby League World Cup. Follow the live score, team lists and match updates from McDonald Jones Stadium.
Previous 5 Games

New Zealand
| DATE | OPP | RESULT |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 6/11/22 | Fiji | W 24 - 18 |

Tonga
| DATE | OPP | RESULT |
|---|---|---|
| 1/11/26 | Samoa | W 20 - 18 |
| 23/10/26 | Lebanon | W 36 - 0 |
| 17/10/26 | England | W 12 - 30 |
| 7/11/22 | Samoa | L 18 - 20 |
| 31/10/22 | Cook Islands | W 92 - 10 |
Match Summary

New Zealand

Tonga
| 2 | TRIES | 2 |
B. Nikora 3' D. Gagai 36' | J. Fifita 20' J. Fifita 32' | |
| 2/2 | CONVERSIONS | 1/2 |
J. Isaako 4' J. Isaako 37' | I. Katoa 22' |
Team Stats

New Zealand

Tonga
Player Stats
Team Lists

New Zealand

Tonga
| Fullback |
| Wing |
| Centre |
| Centre |
| Wing |
| Five-eighth |
| Halfback |
| Prop |
| Hooker |
| Prop |
| Second Row |
| Second Row |
| Lock |
| Interchange |
| Interchange |
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