Kiwis v Kangaroos: What can fans expect ahead of tonight's final?

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Author: Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date: Sun, 15 Nov 2026, 11:21am

Kalyn Ponga of New Zealand looks to pass the ball during the Men's Rugby League World Cup Semi Final 1 match between New Zealand and Tonga at McDonald Jones Stadium in Newcastle, Saturday, November 7, 2026. (AAP Image/Dan Himbrechts / Photosport)

The final of the 2026 Rugby League World Cup is set to take place tonight, and there's hope for a good outcome for New Zealand.

The Kiwis and the Kangaroos will face off tonight - in the fifth time New Zealand and Australia have clashed in a league World Cup final.

Lance Hohaia was part of the Kiwis squad that won the World Cup in 2008, and he says this year's team is full of 'stars' and they've played really well.

"Obviously, we've made it to the final, which we haven't done for 13 years, that's always a plus as well. So yeah, dangerous team against the Aussies, they're a quality outfit."