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England face France in Rugby League World Cup with semi-final hopes at stake

England face France in Rugby League World Cup 2026 on Saturday; Australians can stream free on 7plus, TechRadar says.

AI News Feed · 2026-10-24 14:16

The match is a Pool B/C encounter for Brian McDermott's England side, referred to by TechRadar as the Wall of White. England lost 30-12 to Tonga last week, a result the report calls one of the opening round's big upsets, leaving the three-time runners-up in danger of missing the semi-finals. McDermott has named an unchanged side; Mikey Lewis again misses the matchday squad, AJ Brimson continues at fullback and Jack Welsby is on the interchange.

France also lost heavily in their opener, 78-4 to Samoa. Laurent Frayssinous has made changes: Thomas Lacans starts at five-eighth, Romeo Tropis comes in at center, Guillermo Aispuro-Bichet moves to the wing and captain Ben Garcia starts at lock, according to TechRadar.

For viewers in the United States, Premier Sports is showing all 18 games of the men's 2026 tournament, with a full tournament pass priced at $25, TechRadar reports. In the UK, the match is on Premier Sports 1, costing £18.99 on a rolling monthly basis or £150 for a year if paid upfront; it can also be added to Sky TV, Virgin Media or Prime Video plans. In Canada, Premier Sports costs CA$29.99 on a rolling monthly basis.

In New Zealand, Sky Sport NZ is showing the match on Sky Sport 2, accessible via satellite TV or the Sky Sport Now streaming service, which starts at NZ$29.99 per day or NZ$59.99 per month. In Australia, 7plus requires an account created with a valid Australian postcode, such as 2042, TechRadar says.

TechRadar's guide recommends Norton VPN for viewers traveling abroad who want to access their usual streaming service. It cites a 60-day money-back guarantee, a 64% discount on the Ultimate plan at $4.49 per month, an exclusive TechRadar discount and protection for up to 20 devices under one subscription.

England and France have played 53 competitive rugby league matches, with England winning 44, France seven and two ties, according to TechRadar. Their last meeting was a one-off Test in June 2024, which England won 40-8.