Rugby League World Cup 2026 | Australia Vs New Zealand

The Rugby League World Cup 2026 kicks off at Allianz Stadium, Sydney, and the opening night does not ease you in gently, it's Australia v New Zealand. This is the tournament's statement of intent, a marquee fixture in one of Australia's great sporting venues, with a crowd ready to make noise from the first whistle. The world's best are on the field, the stakes are real from minute one, and you have a front row seat to the moment the tournament begins.