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Rugby League World Cup: Australia Faces Cook Islands
TL;DR
- The Kangaroos play against the Cook Islands in Townsville.
- The match schedule lists kick-off at local time, AEDT, and GMT.
- Lineups for the fixture have been detailed.
Australia and the Cook Islands are scheduled to face each other in a Rugby League World Cup match taking place in Townsville.
The fixture is set for a kick-off time of 7.05pm local time, corresponding to 8.05pm AEDT and 9.05am GMT.
The Cook Islands team lineup features players such as Valentine Holmes, Cameron Brown, and captain KL Iro.
Why It Matters
This sporting event represents a competitive fixture in the Rugby League World Cup, drawing global sports interest.
Oct 31, 2026 · Updated 10/31/2026, 8:18:28 AM · Reported with: The Guardian Sport
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