England take on Samoa in their opening Rugby League World Cup clash on home soil.
The host nation boasts the honour of kick-starting the tournament, 12 months after it was supposed to take place but was postponed due to COVID restrictions.
Shaun Wane will hope his men can get off to a flying start against the Polynesian islanders but is aware of the threat his opposition offer.
Samoa are one of the most hotly-anticipated teams in the tournament after several star NRL players were able to switch their allegiances to the nation. If they gel, England have a mighty task on their hands.
RadioTimes.com has rounded up everything you need to know about how to watch England v Samoa on TV and online.
When is England v Samoa?
England v Samoa will take place on Saturday 15th October 2022.
The game takes place at St James’ Park in Newcastle.
What time is kick-off?
England v Samoa will kick off at 2:30pm.
You should also check out Australia v Fiji, taking place this weekend.
What TV channel is England v Samoa on?
You can watch the game live on BBC One in a big victory for fans of live sport on free-to-air TV. Coverage starts at 1:15pm with plenty of build-up to the big showdown.
How to live stream England v Samoa online
You can also live stream the game via BBC iPlayer on a variety of devices including most smartphones and tablets free of charge meaning you never have to miss a moment on the move.
England v Samoa odds
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England Rugby League World Cup fixtures
Saturday 15th October
England v Samoa (2:30pm)
Saturday 22nd October
England v France (5pm)
Saturday 29th October
England v Greece (2:30pm)
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