Rugby League World Cup 2026 Live at Great Northern Hotel

Watch the Rugby League World Cup Live at The Northern

The Rugby League World Cup England 2026 is here, and Great Northern Hotel is the place to be in Kempsey to catch all the action live on the big screen. We’re screening the first week of games so you can cheer on your team from the best seat in the house – right here at the bar.

First Week of Games – Schedule (NSW Times)

Here’s the full lineup for the opening week of matches:

• Thursday 15 October – 8:00PM: Australia Kangaroos v New Zealand Kiwis (Men’s Opening Match)
• Friday 16 October – 8:00PM: England Lions v Tonga Ikale Tahi (Men’s)
• Saturday 17 October – 2:30PM: Samoa Mate Ma’a v Cook Islands Aito (Men’s)
• Saturday 17 October – 5:00PM: New Zealand Kiwi Ferns v Papua New Guinea Orchids (Women’s)
• Sunday 18 October – 3:00PM: Australia Jillaroos v Fiji Bitters (Women’s)

All games are broadcast live, so you won’t miss a single moment of the action. Whether it’s the Men’s or Women’s competition, there’s plenty of world-class rugby league to look forward to throughout the weekend.

Grab your mates, pull up a stool, and get ready for a big week of football at Great Northern Hotel. We’ll see you at the bar!

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