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FINAL TEAMS: New Zealand vs Tonga – Semi Finals, 2026 Rugby League World Cup

LATE MAIL: New Zealand and Tonga have confirmed their final lineups for the 2026 Rugby League World Cup match at McDonald Jones Stadium.

By Zero Tackle · Zero Tackle

Published: Saturday, 7 November 2026 at 7:34 AM

Key Things to Know

New Zealand defeated Tonga 34-10 in the 2026 Rugby League World Cup semifinals.
New Zealand held a narrow 12-10 lead at halftime before scoring 22 unanswered second-half points.
Six different players scored tries for New Zealand, while Jamayne Isaako kicked five conversions.

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New Zealand defeated Tonga 34-10 in the semifinals of the 2026 Rugby League World Cup at McDonald Jones Stadium. After holding a narrow 12-10 lead at halftime, New Zealand pulled away in the second half by scoring 22 unanswered points to secure a 24-point victory.

New Zealand crossed for six tries courtesy of Briton Nikora, Dane Gagai, Casey McLean, Jahrome Hughes, Xavier Willison, and Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad, with Jamayne Isaako kicking five conversions. Tonga's points came entirely in the first half from two tries by winger Jojo Fifita and a conversion by Isaiya Katoa.

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FINAL TEAMS: New Zealand vs Tonga – Semi Finals, 2026 Rugby League World Cup

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