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Dylan James

What time are England playing on TV in the Rugby League World Cup?

The Rugby League World Cup kicks off this weekend, and hosts England will get the ball rolling in Newcastle.

The tournament was forced into postponement last year after reigning champions Australia and New Zealand pulled out of the tournament due to safety concerns surrounding coronavirus.

After months, or perhaps years, of anticipation, England get everything back on track at St James' Park against Samoa.

Here's everything you need to know about their opener:

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What time is England v Samoa kick-off?

England v Samoa kicks off at 2.30pm local time on Saturday, October 15.

What TV channel is England v Samoa on? What about live streaming?

England v Samoa will be broadcast live on BBC One. All games in the tournament will be shown across the BBC's channels. You can live stream the game on BBC iPlayer, but you will need a TV licence and BBC login.

What's the England team news?

All players who took part in the Super League Grand Final are available for selection, while Dom Young is set to receive his first cap for England.

England: 1 Sam Tomkins (captain), 2 Tommy Makinson, 3 Kallum Watkins, 4 Herbie Farnworth, 6 Jack Welsby, 7 George Williams, 8 Tom Burgess, 9 Micky McIlorum, 10 Luke Thompson, 11 Elliott Whitehead, 13 Victor Radley, 14 Dom Young, 15 Morgan Knowles, 16 Matty Lees, 17 Mike Cooper, 18 Chris Hill, 20 Mike McMeeken, 21 Marc Sneyd, 24 Kai Pearce-Paul.

When are Wales, Ireland and Scotland playing?

It may not be the national sport in Wales, but Welsh rugby league will take to the biggest stage over the next couple of weeks. Wales are in action on Wednesday, October 19, at 7.30PM at Leigh Sports Village against Cook Islands.

Jamaica will take on Ireland at Headingley Stadium in Leeds at 5pm on Sunday evening, while Scotland take on Italy earlier in the day at 2.30pm.

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