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Live sport on SN this weekendLive Sport Bible: Rugby League World Cup kicks off, EPL matchweek 7
Sport Nation •  October 15th, 2026 1:08 pm
The Kiwis led by James Fisher-Harris | Photo: Photosport
Rugby League World Cup 2026 kicks off Thursday night with a monster matchup between the two heavyweight favourites of the men's tournament, Australia and New Zealand. Live commentary of all Kangaroos and Kiwis matches will be available on Sport Nation via SEN League, plus a selection of other matches including England vs Tonga.
The second Test between Australia and South Africa begins Sunday with commentary provided by SEN Cricket through to a potential fifth day of play on October 22.
Plus, the English Premier League rolls into Matchweek 7 with five matches across the weekend, thanks to talkSPORT.
Here’s your live sport guide for everything happening across the Sport Nation network this weekend (all times in NZ Time).
Thursday, October 15
Rugby League World Cup
Australia vs New Zealand: from 9pm on all New Zealand frequencies and the Sport Nation app (kick-off 10.05pm)
Sammy unloads on Rugby League World Cup pool structure | The Finals Countdown
Friday, October 16
Racing
Trackside’s Friday Night Lights: from 4.30pm on Trackside Radio via the SN app, plus all NZ frequencies 6-10pm
NBL
Tasmania JackJumpers vs Adelaide 36ers: from 9pm on SEN Tassie via the SN app (tip-off 9.30pm)
Saturday, October 17
Racing
Trackside's Big Saturday: from 11am on Trackside Radio via the SN app, plus 1.30-8pm on all NZ frequencies
Rugby League World Cup
England vs Tonga: from 9pm on all NZ frequencies and the SN app (kick-off 10.05pm)
Sam Mennenga 27 points and 13 rebounds helped the Breakers to a thrilling NBL win over Sydney on Wednesday | Photo: Zain Mohammed/AAP
Sunday, October 18
Premier League
Everton vs Chelsea: from 12.15am on all NZ frequencies and the SN app (kick-off 12.30am)
Brentford vs Liverpool: from 2.30am on all NZ frequencies and the SN app (kick-off 3am)
Newcastle United vs Aston Villa: from 5.15am on all NZ frequencies and the SN app (kick-off 5.30am)
Racing
Trackside's Sunday Session from 11.30am on Trackside Radio via the SN app, plus 4-6pm on all NZ frequencies
AFLW
Collingwood vs Sydney Swans: from 2pm on SEN Melbourne via the SN app (first bounce 2.30pm)
NBL
Tasmania JackJumpers vs NZ Breakers: from 4.30pm on SEN Tassie via the SN app (tip-off 5pm)
Test Cricket
South Africa vs Australia - 2nd Test, Day 1: from 8pm on SEN Melbourne via the SN app (first ball 9pm)
Josh Hazlewood, who took 2/20 on day four in Durban, is engulfed by teammates after a wicket | Photo: AP
Monday, October 19
Premier League
Leeds United vs Manchester United: from 1.30am on all NZ frequencies and the SN app (kick-off 2am)
Test Cricket
South Africa vs Australia - 2nd Test, Day 2: from 8pm on SEN Melbourne via the SN app (first ball 9pm)
Find your local Sport Nation frequency below
North Island: Russell 94.4FM, Whangarei 107.5FM, Auckland SN app only, Hamilton 954AM, Tauranga 873AM, Whakatane 96.1FM, Rotorua 1548AM, Gisborne 1485AM, Taupo 91.2FM, Taranaki 97.2FM, Hawke's Bay 549AM, Palmerston North 828AM, Kapiti 93.5FM, Masterton 91.1FM, Wellington 1233AM.
South Island: Nelson 990AM, Westport 93.3FM, Greymouth 93.9FM, Hokitika 89.1FM, Christchurch 1260AM, Ashburton 1071AM, Timaru 1242AM, Wanaka 106.8FM, Queenstown 93.6FM, Oamaru 89.6FM, Alexandra 104.7FM, Dunedin 1206AM, Invercargill SN app only.
The Sport Nation app is also available to download at the App Store and Google Play.
