Live: Jillaroos begin home World Cup against Fetu Samoa

The all-conquering Jillaroos begin their women's Rugby League World Cup campaign against Samoa.Fri 16 Oct 2026 at 7:05pmFri 16 Oct 2026 at 7:05pmTeam list: AustraliaAustralia has a wealth of choice for the Jillaroos.Dally M medallist Tamika Upton is fullback, securing a star-studded backline that has plenty of State of Origin and Test experience.Isabelle Kelly leads the side as captain, while Jocelyn Kelleher makes her Jillaroos debut.The Australian forward pack should be dominant tonight, with Millie Elliott, Simaima Taufa and Olivia Kernick expected to lock down the middle of the field.Backs1 Tamika Upton2 Jaime Chapman3 Jessica Sergis4 Isabelle Kelly5 Julia Robinson6 Jocelyn Kelleher7 Tarryn AikenForwards8 Millie Elliott9 Olivia Higgins10 Simaima Taufa11 Kezie Apps12 Shaylee Bent13 Olivia KernickInterchange14 Keeley Nizza15 Keilee Joseph16 Tiana Penitani Gray17 Ellie JohnstonFri 16 Oct 2026 at 7:00pmFri 16 Oct 2026 at 7:00pmCatch up on the opening match from the men's Rugby League World CupAustralia won an all-time Rugby League World Cup classic, with a hat-trick from debutant Jack Bostock earning a thrilling 24-22 win over New Zealand.Fri 16 Oct 2026 at 6:45pmFri 16 Oct 2026 at 6:45pmThe full 2026 women's Rugby League World Cup drawFriday, October 16Australia v SamoaSaturday, October 17England v WalesPapua New Guinea v FranceSunday, October 18New Zealand v FijiFriday, October 23Samoa v WalesSaturday, October 24Australia v EnglandFiji v Papua New GuineaSunday, October 25New Zealand v FranceFriday, October 30England v SamoaSaturday, October 31New Zealand v Papua New GuineaFiji v FranceSunday, November 1Australia v WalesSaturday, November 7Semifinal 1Sunday, November 8Semifinal 2Sunday, November 15FinalFri 16 Oct 2026 at 6:34pmFri 16 Oct 2026 at 6:34pmWhat time is kick-off between Australia and SamoaHere is when tonight's Rugby League World Cup match will begin in each Australian state and territory, and each country in the tournament.8:05pm AEDT: NSW, ACT, Victoria, Tasmania7:35pm ACDT: South Australia7:05pm AEST: Queensland, PNG6:35pm ACST: Northern Territory5:35pm AWST: Western Australia9:05pm FJT: Fiji10:05pm NZDT: New Zealand, Tonga, Samoa11:05pm CKT: Cook Islands10:05am BST: United Kingdom11:05am CEST: FranceFri 16 Oct 2026 at 6:34pmFri 16 Oct 2026 at 6:34pmWelcome to the Rugby League World Cup live blogHello Australia.Welcome to ABC Sport's live digital coverage of the 2026 Rugby League World Cup live blog.The women's tournament begins tonight with a clash between the world champions Australia against Samoa.Join the conversation and be part of the live blog in the comment section.