Kiwis v Tonga: Line-ups, kickoff time, how to watch – all you need to know ahead of World Cup semi-final

New Zealand Herald · Ben Francis · 2026-11-06 04:00 UTC

A spot in the grand final is on the line when the Kiwis face Tonga.

Kiwis v Tonga, Rugby League World Cup semi-final, 10.05pm, Saturday, November 7, at McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle.

The Kiwis and Tonga will resume their rivalry when the two sides clash in the semi-finals of the Rugby League World Cup on Saturday night.

There is a strong connection between the twosides since Jason Taumalolo made the decision to defect from New Zealand to represent his heritage nation, Tonga, back in 2017.

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