Jillaroos v Fetu Samoa: Women's Rugby League World Cup opener in Sydney

Australia and Samoa met in the opener of the women's Rugby League World Cup in Sydney on 16 October 2026.

Kick-off was scheduled for 8.05pm AEDT, 10.05pm NZDT and 10.05am BST. A number of the Samoan players were tearing up during the anthem. Players completed their final warm-ups in the change rooms and were entering the field for the pre-match ceremony.