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New Zealand faces Cook Islands in crucial Rugby League World Cup match

New Zealand vs Cook Islands in Christchurch on Sunday is crucial for both; ThreeNow and 7plus offer free streams.

AI News Feed · 2026-10-25 12:16

Kick-off is scheduled for 1:05 a.m. ET on Sunday, Oct. 25, or 5:05 a.m. GMT and 6:05 p.m. NZT, TechRadar reported. The match is in Pool A, and a win is important for either side's hopes of reaching the knockout stage, the report said.

New Zealand came within minutes of upsetting Australia in the tournament opener before losing 24-22. Kalyn Ponga scored two tries but broke his arm late in the defeat, leaving coach Stacey Jones without the fullback against the Cook Islands. Casey McLean, Jamayne Isaako, Ronaldo Mulitalo and replacement fullback Keano Kini are among the players who will need to carry more of the attack, according to TechRadar.

Cook Islands also lost their opener, conceding a fast start to Fiji in Newcastle and failing to recover. They have never reached the knockout stage of a World Cup, and with Australia next in the pool, TechRadar reported that progressing from Pool A will be difficult. KL Iro and debutant Valentine Holmes are expected to play as the Cook Islands seek their first win over New Zealand.

For viewers in New Zealand, ThreeNow is streaming the match and all other New Zealand games free online, while Sky Sport NZ is showing it on Sky Sport 1; Sky Sport Now starts at NZ$29.99 per day or NZ$59.99 per month. In Australia, Channel 7 is broadcasting the game free-to-air and 7plus is streaming it, along with every other Rugby League World Cup match; viewers need an account registered with a valid Australian postcode, according to TechRadar.

In the United States, Premier Sports is carrying all 18 men's tournament games, with a full tournament pass priced at $25. In the UK, the match is on Premier Sports 2, which costs £18.99 on a rolling monthly basis or £150 for a year, and can be added to Sky TV, Virgin Media or Prime Video plans. In Canada, Premier Sports costs CA$29.99 monthly, CA$79.99 for six months or CA$139.99 for 12 months.

TechRadar's guide lists Norton VPN for viewers outside their home country who want to access their usual streaming service. It says the service can make a device appear to be back home.