New Zealand v Tonga: Women’s rugby league preview, news and how to watch live
All you need to know in the lead up to the Women’s Test between New Zealand and Tonga in Auckland, Saturday 25 June including news updates plus when and how to watch on Kayo.
This match is part of a women’s and men’s double header between the two nations at Mt Smart Stadium in Auckland on Saturday 25 June.
After more than two years, rugby league is back in N.Z. Watch live here on Kayo and catch up on all the news in the lead-up.
What time is NZ v Tonga?
The game starts at 1.10pm (AEST), 12.40pm (ACST) and 11.10am (AWST) on Saturday 25 June.
Where is it being played?
Mt Smart Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand.
How do I watch NZ v Tonga?
The game will be broadcast live on Kayo as part of its rugby league coverage. Not only can you catch the LIVE fixture and also the replay, but if you miss the action, you can catch up with Kayo Minis and Kayo Bites.
Watch the NRL and NRLW live here. Start your Kayo 14-day free trial today.
How can I watch more rugby league?
Watch more rugby league here.
Latest rugby league news ahead of Saturday?
For all the latest on State of Origin and other Pacific Test rugby league this weekend, visit CodeSports.
Team Lists
New Zealand
1. Autumn-Rain Stephens-Daly 2. Madison Bartlett 3. Page McGregor 4. Amy Turner 5. Katelyn Vaha’akolo 6. Laishon Jones 7. Raecene McGregor 8. Annetta Nu’uausala 9. Krystal Rota (c) 10. Mya Hill-Moana 11. Roxette Murdoch 12. Ngatokotoru Arakua 13. Georgia Hale
Interchange: 14. Nita Maynard 15. Charlotte Scanlan 16. Kararaina Wira-Kohu 17. Christyl Stowers
Tonga
1. Lavinia Tauhalaliku (c) 2. Pier Pritchard 3. Haylee Hifo 4. Maatuleio Fotu-Moala 5. Luisa Sekona 6. China Polata 7. Keisharn Hala 8. Tegan Dymock 9. Shirley Mailangi 10. Natasha Penitani 11. Kimberly Nikua 12. Shannon Muru 13. Katrina Latu
Interchange: 14. Monica Samita 15. Kalosipani Hopoate 16. Ana Taumalolo 17. Amelia Mafi
Where can I read more rugby league?
See the NRL section on CodeSports, or visit the rugby league section on your main state news website – Daily Telegraph / Courier Mail / Herald Sun / Adelaide Advertiser.
Origin thriller shows what we’re missing out on
The Origin shield is heading to NSW after an epic battle that left fans wanting just one thing – two more games. Read our full analysis and match report
Women’s Origin: Why not a three-game series?
There’s no laying down, play-the-balls are faster, tackle techniques are cleaner – Women’s Origin is pure. Support for a three-game series in 2023 is growing, writes PAMELA WHALEY.
Freddy’s secret push for female NRL coach
A woman in the coaches’ box is the NRL’s final frontier and Kylie Hilder could be that woman. And NSW coach Brad Fittler is helping her make it happen.
Player ratings: Sky Blues star’s near-perfect night
The Sky Blues boasted the joint winners of the Dally M Medal among a host of big names and it was one of their ‘veterans’ who produced the knockout blow against the Maroons.
Why final one-off Origin could decide 2023 winner
The 2022 women’s State of Origin game is the last of the standalone matches and the winner will hold a significant advantage in next year’s groundbreaking series.
‘Smashed me’: Tonegato’s misunderstood talent
Olympic gold medallist Emma Tonegato didn’t blitz the NRLW just because she was a pro athlete. She blitzed it because she wanted to, writes PAMELA WHALEY.