The final pairing is decided
England and France will contest the 2026 Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup final after winning their November 10 semi-finals at WIN Entertainment Centre in Wollongong. England defeated Australia 86-18; France beat Ireland 82-26.
The official NRL match data marks both semi-finals Full Time. This is the wheelchair rugby league tournament, distinct from the men’s and women’s World Cup finals.
What happened in the semi-finals
England led Australia 40-6 at halftime. Mason Billington scored three tries and was named Player of the Match, according to the official report. France led Ireland 32-14 at the break; Dany Denuwelaere scored six tries and received the match award.
England and France also met in the previous World Cup final, which England won 28-24 in 2022. Their new final remains a future fixture; neither the semi-final margins nor that earlier result establishes a winner for Friday.
Friday’s two matches, with time zones
The final is scheduled for Friday, November 13 at 7:45pm AEDT in Wollongong, equivalent to 08:45 UTC and 08:45 in the UK and Ireland. The official final-round draw identifies England and France and lists WIN Entertainment Centre as the venue.
Ireland and Australia play for third place earlier that day, at 5:15pm AEDT: 06:15 UTC, also 06:15 in the UK and Ireland. Both times refer to match starts, not the beginning of any broadcaster’s programme.
What supporters should check next
Use the official final-round draw for any fixture changes. A scheduled match and a venue listing do not establish broadcast availability, package inclusion or successful streaming in a particular country.
The audience focus here is supporters in the UK, Australia and Ireland, following the teams involved. No viewing rights or ticket availability are inferred from that editorial coverage.
