Perth will host two Rugby League World Cup 2026 double-header match days at HBF Park on October 17 and 24, bringing international competition to Western Australia as part of the tournament staged across Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea. The opening double-header will feature England Women against Wales, followed by England Men versus Tonga, while the second weekend will see England Men face France and Australia Women take on England.

The schedule gives fans the opportunity to experience multiple international matches in a single day, with both weekends offering a mix of men’s and women’s competition. For Perth, the tournament adds another global sporting event to an increasingly diverse calendar, while for visitors it creates an opportunity to combine live rugby league with the city’s broader cultural and coastal attractions.

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The double-header format makes this particularly appealing for travelers who enjoy the atmosphere of a major sporting event as much as an individual match. It also offers a chance to see both men’s and women’s international rugby league in one visit, adding variety to the experience.