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The Women’s Rugby League World Cup runs from Friday 16 October to Sunday 15 November 2026, alongside the men’s tournament.
The Women’s Rugby League World Cup runs from Friday 16 October to Sunday 15 November 2026, alongside the men’s tournament. Eight nations play in two groups of four, with the top two in each group reaching the semi-finals and the final at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane. The Jillaroos are the defending champions and have won the last three.
Below are the groups, every fixture with kick-off times, the Jillaroos squad, past winners and our tips. Women’s matches run for 70 minutes.
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Groups
| Group A | Group B |
|---|---|
| Australia | New Zealand |
| England | Papua New Guinea |
| Samoa | France |
| Wales | Fiji |
The Group B winner plays the Group A runner-up in Newcastle on 7 November, and the Group A winner plays the Group B runner-up in Sydney on 8 November. The final is at 4:15pm AEDT on 15 November, before the men’s final.
Women’s World Cup Fixtures
Group stage
| Date | Match | AEDT | QLD | WA | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 16 Oct | Australia vs Samoa | 8:05pm | 7:05pm | 5:05pm | CommBank Stadium, Parramatta |
| Sat 17 Oct | Papua New Guinea vs France | 1:15pm | 12:15pm | 10:15am | Santos National Football Stadium, Port Moresby |
| Sat 17 Oct | England vs Wales | 5:35pm | 4:35pm | 2:35pm | HBF Park, Perth |
| Sun 18 Oct | New Zealand vs Fiji | 1:50pm | 12:50pm | 10:50am | McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle |
| Fri 23 Oct | Samoa vs Wales | 5:50pm | 4:50pm | 2:50pm | CommBank Stadium, Parramatta |
| Sat 24 Oct | Papua New Guinea vs Fiji | 1:15pm | 12:15pm | 10:15am | Santos National Football Stadium, Port Moresby |
| Sat 24 Oct | Australia vs England | 8:05pm | 7:05pm | 5:05pm | HBF Park, Perth |
| Sun 25 Oct | New Zealand vs France | 1:50pm | 12:50pm | 10:50am | One NZ Stadium, Christchurch |
| Fri 30 Oct | England vs Samoa | 5:50pm | 4:50pm | 2:50pm | WIN Stadium, Wollongong |
| Sat 31 Oct | Fiji vs France | 1:35pm | 12:35pm | 10:35am | Cbus Super Stadium, Gold Coast |
| Sat 31 Oct | New Zealand vs Papua New Guinea | 5:55pm | 4:55pm | 2:55pm | Cbus Super Stadium, Gold Coast |
| Sun 1 Nov | Australia vs Wales | 3:45pm | 2:45pm | 12:45pm | CommBank Stadium, Parramatta |
Semi-finals and final
| Date | Match | AEDT | QLD | WA | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 7 Nov | Semi-final 1: Group B winner vs Group A runner-up | 5:55pm | 4:55pm | 2:55pm | McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle |
| Sun 8 Nov | Semi-final 2: Group A winner vs Group B runner-up | 5:55pm | 4:55pm | 2:55pm | Allianz Stadium, Sydney |
| Sun 15 Nov | Final | 4:15pm | 3:15pm | 1:15pm | Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane |
Jillaroos at the World Cup
Jess Skinner’s squad is captained by Isabelle Kelly for the first time and built around the premiership-winning Roosters, with Kelly, Tarryn Aiken, Olivia Kernick and Jessica Sergis, plus Tamika Upton at fullback. Ali Brigginshaw was left out, and Sariah Paki, Jocelyn Kelleher and Makenzie Weale are in line for debuts. The full 23 is on our squads page.
Australia beat New Zealand twice at last year’s Pacific Championships, including 40-8 in the final, and beat Samoa 60-0. Their group games are Samoa (Fri 16 Oct), England (Sat 24 Oct, Perth) and Wales (Sun 1 Nov). Our Jillaroos vs Samoa tips cover the opener.
Women’s Rugby League World Cup Winners
New Zealand won the first three tournaments and Australia the last three, beating New Zealand in each of those finals.
| Year | Host | Winner | Runner-up | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 (played 2022) | England | Australia | New Zealand | Australia 54-4 New Zealand, Old Trafford |
| 2017 | Australia | Australia | New Zealand | Australia 23-16 New Zealand, Suncorp Stadium |
| 2013 | England | Australia | New Zealand | Australia 22-12 New Zealand, Headingley |
| 2008 | Australia | New Zealand | Australia | New Zealand 34-0 Australia, Suncorp Stadium |
| 2003 | New Zealand | New Zealand | New Zealand Māori | New Zealand 58-0 New Zealand Māori, North Harbour Stadium |
| 2000 | England | New Zealand | Great Britain | New Zealand 26-4 Great Britain, Warrington |
Betting on the Women’s World Cup
Bookmakers price every match head to head, line, margin and try scorers, plus a tournament winner market in which the Jillaroos are favourites to win a fourth title in a row. Lines in women’s internationals are often wide, so the margin bands are worth a look.
Our best rugby league betting sites price the women’s tournament as well as the men’s, including the tournament winner market.
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Women’s Rugby League World Cup FAQs
When is the 2026 Women’s Rugby League World Cup?
From Friday 16 October, when the Jillaroos play Samoa at CommBank Stadium, to the final at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane on Sunday 15 November at 4:15pm AEDT.
How many teams are in the Women’s Rugby League World Cup?
Eight, in two groups of four. The top two in each group reach the semi-finals.
Who won the last Women’s Rugby League World Cup?
Australia, who beat New Zealand 54-4 in the 2021 final at Old Trafford in 2022, their third title in a row.
Who is the Jillaroos captain at the World Cup?
Isabelle Kelly, captaining the side for the first time, under coach Jess Skinner.
Where can I watch the Women’s Rugby League World Cup?
Every match is live and free on Seven and 7plus in Australia.
More Rugby League World Cup Coverage
- Rugby League World Cup hub: draw and tips
- Schedule and TV guide
- Results and ladder
- Squads
- Jillaroos vs Samoa tips
- Rugby League World Cup winners
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