How to watch Australia vs New Zealand Rugby League World Cup live online in Australia
A spot in the Rugby League World Cup final is on the line.
New Zealand were subpar last week and some feel lucky to get by Fiji, but Australia can't underestimate them.
The Kiwis have upset the Kangaroos on the big stage before and have a star-studded team.
So who can book a trip to Old Trafford for the final?
What time is Australia vs New Zealand?
Australia vs New Zealand kicks off at 6:45am AEDT on Saturday 12 November from Elland Road, Leeds.
How to watch Australia vs New Zealand online
The entire Rugby League World Cup is exclusive to Fox League in Australia. That means you can only watch the Kangaroos vs Kiwis via Foxtel IQ, Kayo Sports or Foxtel Now. All 3 broadcast options will show the game live on replay and extended highlights.
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You can see our full Rugby League World Cup tournament guide for more information.
Stream Kangaroos vs Kiwis on Foxtel Now
If you choose to go with Foxtel Now, you can get a 10-day free trial. Unlike its sister product Kayo, your free trial allows you to test every pack instead of just sports content.
This gives you access to the men's Rugby League World Cup, plus the women's and wheelchair editions played in conjunction.
So while you can use the free trial to watch the semi-finals of the footy, the F1, some NBA and NFL, you can also watch all of House of the Dragon, The White Lotus and more.
You can watch Foxtel Now on iOS and Android devices, Mac and PC, Telstra TV, PlayStation, smart TVs (Samsung, Android, Sony, Hisense, LG) or via Chromecast. The only devices it doesn't have an app for are Apple TV and Amazon Firestick.
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After you complete your free trial, the cheapest Foxtel Now subscription is $25 per month, but that doesn't give you sports. It costs an additional $29 to add sports, taking your monthly bill to $54.
However, right now the Ultimate Bundle is on sale and available for $49 per month instead of $104. That gives you access to every single channel pack, which is a good deal.
Australia vs New Zealand team lists
Australia team
1. James Tedesco 4. Valentine Holmes 8. Latrell Mitchell 10. Jack Wighton 9. Josh Addo-Carr 7. Cameron Munster 14. Nathan Cleary 5. Jake Trbojevic 3. Ben Hunt 18 Tino Fa'asuamaleaui 17. Angus Crichton 21. Liam Martin 24. Isaah Yeo
Interchange: 2. Daly Cherry-Evans 11. Cameron Murray 13. Patrick Carrigan 20. Harry Grant
Reserves: 6. Reagan Campbell-Gillard 16. Reuben Cotter
New Zealand team
1. Joseph Manu 2. Ronaldo Mulitalo 4. Peta Hiku 21. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad 5. Jordan Rapana 6. Dylan Brown 7. Jahrome Hughes 8. Jesse Bromwich 9. Brandon Smith 10. James Fisher-Harris 12. Kenny Bromwich 16 Nelson Asofa-Solomona 13. Joseph Tapine
Interchange: 11. Isaiah Papali'i 14. Kieran Foran 17. Briton Nikora 20. Isaac Liu
Reserves: 15. Moses Leota 19. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak
Australia vs New Zealand match preview
Australia and New Zealand are arguably the 2 best teams in the entire competition, but due to how the draw was created, it was always destined for them to meet in the semi-final.
Given the lopsidedness of the competition, neither side had been tested except for New Zealand last week.
For that reason, the start of the game is likely going to be key. Both sides will come out full of intensity that most won't have played with except those who were part of the NRL finals.
Which side responds best to this will go a long way to deciding who wins the game.
Unless there's a late change from Kangaroos coach Mal Meninga, New Zealand may be better set up to handle the fatigue with the Aussies choosing to carry one less forward on the bench.
The Kangaroos and Kiwis haven't played since 2019 due to COVID in the last few years.
There are now only 15 players remaining from when they last met.
It will be a big game for both teams' halves. Australia's Cam Munster goes up against Storm partner Jahrome Hughes who is playing his biggest game for the Kiwis to date.
Nathan Cleary will have to prove that Meninga made the correct decision in opting for him to play at halfback over Daly Cherry-Evans.
New Zealand's attack just hasn't clicked as well as the Aussies' so far.
That's not saying they can't produce an upset, but the form guide points to a Kangaroos victory in a close affair.
Looking for more ways to stream sports? Check out our sports streaming guide. If you're not sure who to stream with, we've got a Foxtel vs Kayo comparison so you can decide which one suits you best.
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