Rugby league world cup free-to-air on Three, but it’s only a morsel

Rugby league world cup free-to-air on Three, but it’s only a morsel
This year's world cup is shaping up to be a genuine competition. (Image: Getty)
Trevor McKewen
Spark Sport has confirmed that Warner Bros Discovery NZ, owner of Three, will be its free-to-air partner for this month’s eagerly anticipated rugby league world cup in England.But the Polynesian and wider Kiwi league audience may be disappointed to learn matches featuring the national men’s and women’s teams will not be live and they’re also unlikely to see potential tournament giant-killers such as Tonga and Samoa for free, unless they face off against New Zealand in the final on Nov 19.Spark reconfirmed it will screen...

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