Watch New Zealand v Fiji on 7plus and ABC Sport, with Beaven Dewar leading the commentary

The latest match of the Rugby League World Cup 2026 sees New Zealand take on Fiji, with the kick-off scheduled for 04:45 UK time on 31 October 2026. Coverage will be delivered across a number of channels, with the headline broadcast arriving on 7plus (Channel 7 Australia), while ABC Sport runs a parallel feed and a world feed carries the commentary for international viewers.

For those following from home, British audiences can tune into the BBC and Sky Sports channels that carry RLWC26 coverage, while Fox Sports broadcasts the match for Australian and New Zealand-based viewers. The world feed, meanwhile, offers a consolidated commentary track that can be picked up by anyone with an internet connection regardless of location.

The 7plus broadcast team

The 7plus channel is fronted by presenter Mel McLaughlin, who is part of the star-studded broadcast team unveiled ahead of RLWC26. His role as presenter sits alongside a commentary crew that includes the main commentator, Beaven Dewar, and co-commentators Corey Parker and Ali Brigginshaw. A further pundit, Shontelle Stowers, rounds out the commentary side of the feed.

Corey Parker is described as leading the coverage, acting as the Rugby League host for the tournament. His presence on 7plus and the world feed marks him as a central figure in steering this match, working alongside Beaven Dewar who carries the main commentary.

The supporting commentary also features Ali Brigginshaw, a veteran player whose inclusion has generated plenty of attention. Reporting duties fall to Charlie White and Lote Tuqiri, who bring the visual and factual updates to the 7plus and world feeds alike.

The ABC Sport feed

ABC Sport runs its own parallel broadcast, with Brett Sprigg taking the role of main commentator and Billy Moore as co-commentator. Reporting duties on this channel are handled by Zane Bojack, giving the feed its own self-contained team of commentators and presenters separate from 7plus.

Background on the key players

Beaven Dewar has a strong track record as a commentator, having previously appeared on The Big League Podcast to discuss what it is really like commentating the Warriors, including the preparation involved, the game-day experience and his worst mistakes. He can be followed on the Internet Commentator Database, which logs the matches and channels he has worked across.

Ali Brigginshaw joined the Channel Seven commentary team for RLWC26, with coverage noting that his addition came after a period of pre-tournament heartbreak. As a veteran superstar player, his inclusion on the team has been widely discussed, and he is seen as someone who could make significant history at the tournament.

Shontelle Stowers appears on the 7plus and world feeds as a pundit. She is an athlete who has been involved in a range of codes, including rugby league and related sports, and maintains an active social media presence with followers across her platforms.

Where to watch

The New Zealand v Fiji match is best followed on 7plus, where the full commentary team led by Beaven Dewar will deliver the main broadcast, or on ABC Sport for a self-contained alternative feed. British viewers can use the BBC and Sky Sports channels, while Fox Sports covers the match for Australian and New Zealand audiences. The world feed offers a worldwide commentary track for anyone able to stream it online.

With the kick-off set for 04:45 UK time on 31 October 2026, this promises to be a high-stakes matchup, and the breadth of channels ensures there is coverage available no matter where you are watching from.

For more on the RLWC26 broadcast team, see the official announcement on the RLWC26 site.

Article generated: 30 October 2026, 16:46 GMT