Australia's men could lift the Rugby League World Cup for the third time in a row this weekend as they take on Samoa in the final, while Australia's women go head to head with New Zealand in a bid to become world champions.
The men's Kangaroos have won the tournament every time since 1972, apart from 2008 when they finished runners-up to New Zealand. They will be chasing their 12th world title in Manchester on Saturday after narrowly beating the Kiwis in last week's semi-final.
The Aussies face Samoa, who are making their first appearance in the final having never previously progressed further than the quarter-finals, which they achieved in 2013 and 2017. They reached the final courtesy of a golden drop-goal from Stephen Crichton in the semi-final against England, with the hosts left devastated as they were edged 27-26.
As for the women's final, three-time champions New Zealand meet holders and two-time winners Australia at Old Trafford. The Australian Jillaroos reached Saturday's final after thrashing Papua New Guinea 82-0 in the semi-final, which followed a record-breaking 92-0 win over France and a slender 10-8 victory over New Zealand in the earlier stages. The Kiwi Ferns finished second in Group B behind their neighbouring rivals, beating hosts England 20-6 in their semi-final.
Australia v Samoa in the men's Rugby League World Cup final
Kick-off time, TV channel info and team news
Australia v Samoa will kick off at 4pm UK time on Saturday, November 19, at Old Trafford in Manchester. It will be broadcast live on BBC One from 3.30pm. You can also live stream the game via BBC iPlayer for free but you will need a TV licence.
Australia have named an unchanged squad for Saturday's final, with Nathan Cleary again preferred to the experienced Daly Cherry-Evans at scrum-half as the 25-year-old goes into the final as the tournament's leading points-scorer. There are plenty of records up for grabs with winger Valentine Holmes needing just two more tries to become the all-time top World Cup try-scorer, while opposite wing Josh Addo-Carr is gunning for the most tries in a single tournament, after equalling the record in the semi-finals with his 12th of the campaign.
Meanwhile, Samoa have made just one change to their 19-man squad, with Connelly Lemuelu replacing Fa'amanu Brown, who was concussed in last week's semi-final win over England, and Chanel Harris-Tavita starting at hooker in his last match before taking a break from the game.
Australia squad: Josh Addo-Carr, Reagan Campbell-Gillard, Pat Carrigan, Daly Cherry-Evans, Nathan Cleary, Reuben Cotter, Angus Crichton, Tino Fa'asuamaleuai, Harry Grant, Valentine Holmes, Ben Hunt, Liam Martin, Latrell Mitchell, Cameron Munster, Cameron Murray, James Tedesco, Jake Trbojevic, Jack Wighton, Isaah Yeo.
Samoa squad: Stephen Crichton, Chanel Harris-Tavita, Royce Hunt, Oregon Kaufusi, Tim Lafai, Connelly Lemuelu, Spencer Leniu, Jarome Luai, Taylan May, Anthony Milford, Josh Papalii, Junior Paulo, Ligi Sao, Ken Sio, Jaydn Su'a, Joseph Suaalii, Martin Taupau, Brian To'o, Kelma Tuilagi.
Who is the Australia v Samoa referee?
Referee: Ashley Klein.
Touch judges: Jack Smith and Warren Turley
Reserve referee: Gerard Sutton
Video referee: Chris Kendall
Captain’s challenge: Grant Atkins
Australia v New Zealand in the women's Rugby League World Cup final
Kick-off time, TV channel info and team news
The final between Australia and New Zealand will kick off at 1.15pm on Saturday, November 19. It will be broadcast live on BBC One from 12.45pm, with live streaming available via the iPlayer.
Australia: Sam Bremner, Evania Pelite, Isabelle Kelly, Jess Sergis, Julia Robinson, Tarryn Aiken, Ali Brigginshaw, Caitlan Johnston, Keeley Davis, Shannon Mato, Kezie Apps, Yasmin Clydsdale, Simaima Taufa, Lauren Brown, Kennedy Cherrington, Shaylee Bent, Emma Tonegato, Holli Wheeler, Jaime Chapman.
New Zealand: Apii Nicholls, Autumn-Rain Stephens-Daly, Mele Hufanga, Page McGregor, Madison Bartlett, Abigail Roache, Raecene McGregor, Brianna Clark, Krystal Rota, Annetta-Claudia Nu'uausala, Roxette Murdoch-Masila, Amber-Paris Hall, Georgia Hale, Nita Maynard, Mya Hill-Moana, Otesa Pule, Christyl Stowers, Charlotte Scanlan, Katelyn Vahaakolo.
Who is performing at the Rugby League World Cup final?
Former M People member Heather Small will sing at half-time and full-time of the men's fixture after bringing out the women's trophy before the day's opening game kicks off. The soul icon will perform some of her most famous hits, including 'Moving on Up' and 'Proud' in front of the tens of thousands expected to attend at Old Trafford.
Who won the Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup final?
England captain Tom Halliwell scored a late try to secure his side's famous Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup final victory over France on Friday. The 23-year-old Leeds Rhinos player, voted player of the match, went over with less than three minutes left to secure a 28-24 win.
It was his second try of the game and sealed a famous win before a crowd of 4,526, a world record for the sport. Nathan Collins missed the conversion, but it was enough to claim the coveted trophy. Coyd's side had fought back from 14-6 down in the first half to lead 22-14 after 55 minutes.
England head coach Tom Coyd told BBC Sport: "I was crying like a baby. I don't know what to say. We knew we were going to win that game by two or four points. We said that the whole time. I'm just so proud of the guys and this crowd, and everyone for getting behind wheelchair rugby league and England rugby league. We just deserve it."
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