Australia host New Zealand in the opening game of the 2026 Rugby League World Cup on Thursday.
The tournament is being held across three nations, with the Kangaroos and the Kiwis sharing hosting duties with Papua New Guinea.
Australia have a strong record against their neighbours with an 18-2 head to head record and they were also the last team to defeat the All-Blacks.
Whoever is victorious in this one will fancy their chances of not only progressing from Pool A (which also features the Cook Islands and Fiji), but winning the whole thing, as they are two of the Rugby League World Cup's stronger sides.
How to watch Australia v New Zealand, live stream and TV channel
Australia v New Zealand is being broadcast live in the UK on Premier Sports 2.
Live streaming will be available via Premier Player, where fans will be able to catch all of the action from this year's tournament.
Australia v New Zealand start time, date and venue
The Rugby League World Cup opener between Australia and New Zealand will be played at the Allianz Stadium in Sydney, NSW and gets underway at 10:05 (BST) on Thursday 15th October.
