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How to watch Samoa vs Tonga online or on TV: Pacific Test live stream, start time, date, venue, key information

Tonga players celebrate at the 2017 Rugby League World Cup (NRLPhotos/Fional Goodall)
23rd June, 2018
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The second match in this year’s Pacific Test double-header during the NRL rep round sees Samoa and Tonga face off at Campbelltown Sports Stadium. This is The Roar’s guide on how to stream the match online and watch it on TV.

The game is scheduled to start at 7:10pm (AEST) on Saturday, June 23 with the coverage finishing at 9:30pm.

Samoa and Tonga played out one of the most entertaining matches in last year’s Rugby League World Cup. The emotion and passion on display was a highlight and is sure to feature in Saturday night’s clash.

How to watch the match on TV

If you want to view the clash on TV, there are two different choices.

You can tune in to the game on Fox League (Channel 502). The pre-game discussion begins at 7pm and is expected to finish at around 9.30pm.

To view the coverage on Fox Sports, you will need to have a valid Foxtel TV subscription, which obviously includes the sports package.

Free-to-air viewers can also catch the game on Channel 9, whose coverage also starts at 7pm and concludes at 9:30pm. The match can also be enjoyed in high-definition on Channel 209 for Foxtel subscribers.

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How to live stream the game online

If you would like to watch the game online, there are three choices for you to choose from.

If you already have a Foxtel TV subscription, you can stream Fox League’s coverage of the Test through the Foxtel App. It is free to download and use if you have a valid login.

If you are not a Foxtel subscriber, you can use Foxtel Now instead. Foxtel Now is a streaming-only option, which includes different subscription packages available to purchase. You will need the sports package if you would like to gain access to Saturday night’s game.

The final instalment of the Pacific Test can also be viewed through Channel 9’s streaming application 9Now.

To be able to do so, first you will need to sign up to 9Now, using either their website or application.

The other alternative is to view the game online through the NRL live pass.

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Here at The Roar we will also be following the game closely with a live blog of the match, as well as highlights once the final siren sounds.

Key game information: Samoa vs Tonga

Date: Saturday, 23 June
Kick-off: 7:10pm (AEST)
Venue: Campbelltown Sports Stadium
TV: Fox League, Channel 9
Online: Foxtel, 9Now, NRL live pass
Betting: Samoa $4.60, Tonga $1.20
Referee: Grant Atkins

Squads

Samoa:
Bunty Afoa, Josh Aloiai, Michael Chee Kam, Christian Crichton, James Gavet, Pita Godinet, Sam Kasiano, Tim Lafai, Joey Leilua, Luciano Leilua, Mason Lino, Dunamis Lui, Tyrone May, Anthony Milford, Isaiah Papali’i, Joseph Paulo, Ligi Sao, Jorge Taufua

Tonga:
Andrew Fifita, Addin Fonua-Blake, Moeaki Fotuaika, Siliva Havilli, Ata Hingano, Will Hopoate, Konrad Hurrell, Michael Jennings, Robert Jennings, Sione Katoa, Tuimoala Lolohea, Manu Ma’u, Joe Ofahengaue, Junior Tatola, Jason Taumalolo, Sio Siua Taukieaho, Peni Terepo, Daniel Tupou

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