2026 Women’s Rugby League World Cup Draw: Full Schedule, Format, Groups, Teams, Dates, Kick-off Times, Venues.
The 2026 Women’s Rugby League World Cup will run from October 16 to November 15, 2026, aligned with the men’s and wheelchair tournaments.
This year’s women’s event includes eight nations, split into two groups of four.
Women's Rugby League World Cup 2026 Format
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Each team plays three matches within its group.
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The top two teams from each group advance to the semi-finals.
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The Women’s World Cup Final will be staged at Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane, on Sunday, November 15.
Women’s matches will be played across Sydney, Port Moresby, Perth, Newcastle, Christchurch, Wollongong, and the Gold Coast.
2026 Rugby League World Cup Pool: Groups, qualified teams list
2026 Women's Rugby League World Cup Fixtures: Full schedule, start-times, venues.
All times are GMT/BST
Friday, October 16
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Group A: Australia v Samoa – Sydney (10.05am)
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Group B: Papua New Guinea v France – Port Moresby (3.15am)
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Group A: England v Wales – Perth (7.35am)
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Group B: New Zealand v Fiji – Newcastle (3.50am)
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Group A: Samoa v Wales – Sydney (7.50am)
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Group B: Fiji v Papua New Guinea – Port Moresby (3.15am)
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Group A: Australia v England – Perth (10.05am)
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Group B: New Zealand v France – Christchurch (2.50am)
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Group A: England v Samoa – Wollongong (6.50am)
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Group B: Fiji v France – Gold Coast (2.35am)
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Group B: New Zealand v Papua New Guinea – Gold Coast (6.55am)
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Group A: Australia v Wales – Sydney (4.45am)
2026 Women's Rugby League World Cup Semi-Finals Fixtures
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Semi-Final 1 – Newcastle (6.55am)
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Semi-Final 2 – Sydney (6.55am)
When is the 2026 Women's Rugby League World Cup Final
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Final – Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane (5.15am)
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