BBC Radio 5 Sports Xtra ·

Rugby League World Cup

Sunday 18 October 2026, 05:30 – 08:30 UK time

Live commentary from ABC Sport in Australia of Fiji v Cook Islands in Pool A of the Men's Rugby League World Cup at the McDonald Jones Stadium in Newcastle, Australia.

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BBC Radio 5 Sports Xtra

Rugby League World Cup

Friday 23 October 2026, 07:30 – 09:30

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Rugby League World Cup

Friday 23 October 2026, 09:30 – 12:30

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Rugby League World Cup

Saturday 24 October 2026, 05:00 – 07:30

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BBC Radio 5 Sports Xtra

Rugby League World Cup

Saturday 24 October 2026, 07:30 – 09:45

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BBC Radio 5 Sports Xtra

Rugby League World Cup

Saturday 24 October 2026, 09:45 – 12:05

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Rugby League World Cup

Sunday 25 October 2026, 04:30 – 07:05

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