England's women's side open their 2026 Rugby League World Cup campaign against Wales, with kick-off at 7.35am on Saturday morning. The match is the first of two England fixtures on the day, with the men's team following in their tournament opener against Tonga from 10.05am.
Sky Sports is providing live updates and analysis from both opening matches. The blog covers the lead-up to each fixture and the action as it unfolds, giving fans a running account of England's start to the tournament.
The women's match against Wales is the first chance for the squad to set the tone for the competition. Wales will be looking to make a strong impression on the opening day of the tournament, while England aim to start the World Cup with a winning performance.
Later in the morning, the men's team take on Tonga, a fixture that will test England's form early in the tournament. Both games offer supporters a full day of rugby league as the World Cup gets underway.
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Source: Sky Sports Champions League · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing