Australia vs Cook Islands Live: Kangaroos Face Cook Islands in Rugby League World Cup Clash

Australia take on Cook Islands in a men’s Rugby League World Cup match in Townsville, with kick-off at 7.05pm local time (8.05pm AEDT, 9.05am GMT). The Kangaroos, among the tournament favourites, will look to build momentum against a Cook Islands side eager to cause an upset. NRL veteran Ashley Klein is the referee for this encounter. Conditions in north Queensland are tropical: a balmy 27C with high humidity and cloud cover, and showers drifting on a moderate onshore breeze could make handling tricky. This match matters for both teams’ quarter-final seeding, with Australia aiming to top their group and the Cook Islands fighting for a place in the knockout stages. Follow the live action and see if the underdogs can challenge the reigning champions on a steamy night in Townsville.