Rugby league fans gear up for an intense clash as Tonga prepares to take on Lebanon in their second group fixture of the Rugby League World Cup 2026. The match takes place at Parramatta's CommBank Stadium, with Tonga entering the contest high on confidence following a brilliant 30-12 victory against England in Perth. Haumole Olakau’atu and half-back Isaiya Katoa starred in that opening win, though Tonga will have to face Lebanon without Katoa due to an ankle injury. Latu Fainu steps into the half-back role as the Pacific Islanders look to secure another victory to strengthen their position in the six-team combined Group B and C table.
On the opposing side, Lebanon faces an uphill battle to progress beyond the group phase following a 42-18 defeat by Papua New Guinea in their opening match. Despite keeping the score close at half-time, two quick tries after the restart sealed their fate. The Cedars, who reached the quarter-finals at the past two World Cups, look to bounce back with players like Wigan Warriors star Abbas Miski and hooker Moustafa Dirani stepping up for the squad.
Viewers in Australia can watch the Tonga vs Lebanon game live and completely for free. Every match of the tournament is broadcast live on free-to-air Seven Network and the 7Plus streaming service, requiring only a local postcode to register. International fans traveling outside of Australia or looking to access their home country broadcasts can utilize virtual private network services like NordVPN to securely unlock their usual streaming platforms from anywhere in the world.
Fans tuning in from the United States, Canada, or the United Kingdom can catch the broadcast through Premier Sports, which holds rights for tournament coverage across these regions with various monthly and tournament pass options. Meanwhile, audiences in New Zealand can follow the action live through Sky Sport NZ on television or via the Sky Sport Now streaming platform. The kick-off is scheduled for 8:05 PM AEDT local time in Parramatta on Friday, October 23, translating to early morning hours for North American and European audiences.
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