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2026 Men's Rugby League World Cup squads

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This article lists the official squads for the 2026 Men's Rugby League World Cup which is to be played from 15 October to 15 November 2026.

The age listed for each player is as of 15 October 2026, the first day of the tournament.

Pool A

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In the initial three rounds, each team in Pool A plays matches against each of the other three teams in Pool A.

Australia

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Head coach: Australia Kevin Walters

Australia announced their 23-man squad on 5 October 2026.[1][2] Thomas Jenkins, Hamish Stewart and Ethan Strange were named as shadow players.[3] Lindsay Collins was orignally named but ruled out due to a foot injury. He was replaced by Lindsay Smith.[4]David Fifita and Keon Koloamatangi represented Tonga at the 2022 World Cup. Kotoni Stags has also represented Tonga in 2018 & 2019.

Player Date of birth (age) Games Points Club
Bradman Best9 August 2001 (aged 25)00Australia Newcastle Knights
Jack Bostock23 August 2003 (aged 23)00Australia Dolphins
Blayke Brailey23 September 1998 (aged 28)00Australia Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks
Patrick Carrigan1 January 1998 (aged 28)140Australia Brisbane Broncos
Reuben Cotter28 December 1998 (aged 27)110Australia North Queensland Cowboys
Tom Dearden13 March 2001 (aged 25)64Australia North Queensland Cowboys
Tino Fa'asuamaleaui16 February 2000 (aged 26)104Australia Gold Coast Titans
David Fifita25 February 2000 (aged 26)00Australia South Sydney Rabbitohs
Harry Grant17 February 1998 (aged 28)148Australia Melbourne Storm
Keaon Koloamatangi23 May 1998 (aged 28)30Australia South Sydney Rabbitohs
Liam Martin5 March 1997 (aged 29)512Australia Penrith Panthers
Latrell Mitchell16 June 1997 (aged 29)932Australia South Sydney Rabbitohs
Mitchell Moses16 September 1994 (aged 32)34Australia Parramatta Eels
Cameron Munster13 September 1994 (aged 32)1520Australia Melbourne Storm
Cameron Murray16 January 1998 (aged 28)1028Australia South Sydney Rabbitohs
Jacob Preston11 October 2001 (aged 25)00Australia Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs
Lindsay Smith13 January 2000 (aged 26)20Australia Penrith Panthers
Kotoni Staggs29 October 1998 (aged 27)614Australia Brisbane Broncos
James Tedesco8 January 1993 (aged 33)1336Australia Sydney Roosters
Tom Trbojevic2 October 1996 (aged 30)724Australia Manly Warringah Sea Eagles
Sam Walker16 June 2002 (aged 24)00Australia Sydney Roosters
Reece Walsh10 July 2002 (aged 24)316Australia Brisbane Broncos
Isaah Yeo (c)6 November 1994 (aged 31)138Australia Penrith Panthers

Cook Islands

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Head coach: Australia Karmichael Hunt

Cook Islands announced their 23-man squad on 6 October 2026.[5] Valentine Holmes features in the squad, having previously won two World Cups (2017 and 2021) with Australia.[6]

Player Date of birth (age) Games Points Club
Cameron Brown13 May 2002 (aged 24)00Australia Brisbane Tigers
Rhys Dakin15 March 2001 (aged 25)60Australia Sydney Roosters
Glassie Glassie00Australia Wests Tigers
Valentine Holmes24 July 1996 (aged 30)00Australia St. George Illawarra Dragons
Esom Ioka13 December 2002 (aged 23)740Australia Brisbane Tigers
KL Iro (c)20 February 2000 (aged 26)1114Australia Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks
Chaev Kolone16 March 2007 (aged 19)00Australia Canberra Raiders
Makahesi Makatoa30 January 1993 (aged 33)124Australia Sydney Roosters
Esan Marsters17 August 1996 (aged 30)1318England Bradford Bulls
Amare Milford15 January 2006 (aged 20)00Australia Melbourne Storm
Davvy Moale23 March 2003 (aged 23)916Australia Melbourne Storm
K-Ci Newton-Whare9 January 2004 (aged 22)00Australia Melbourne Storm
Rua Ngatikaura27 May 2000 (aged 26)912Australia North Sydney Bears
Marata Niukore (c)29 July 1996 (aged 30)416New Zealand New Zealand Warriors
Pride Petterson-Robati16 June 1995 (aged 31)104Australia Souths Logan Magpies
Reuben Porter26 March 1997 (aged 29)110Australia St. George Illawarra Dragons
Reubenn Rennie22 October 1995 (aged 30)1220France Toulouse Olympique
Brad Takairangi14 June 1989 (aged 37)1410Australia Glebe Dirty Reds
Mason Teague13 July 2003 (aged 23)54Australia Burleigh Bears
David Tuariki00Australia Melbourne Storm
Paul Ulberg14 November 1995 (aged 30)820France Toulouse Olympique
Delahia Wigmore10 May 2004 (aged 22)34Australia Penrith Panthers
Maui Winitana-Patelesio00New Zealand New Zealand Warriors

Fiji

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Head coach: Australia Mick Potter

Fiji announced their 23-man squad on 5 October 2026.[7] Jimmy Ngutlik previously played for Papua New Guinea at the 2021 World Cup.[8]

Player Date of birth (age) Games Points Club
Bayleigh Bentley-Hape8 March 2000 (aged 26)00Australia South Sydney Rabbitohs
Waqa Blake26 October 1994 (aged 31)712England Bradford Bulls
Kurt Donoghoe30 November 2001 (aged 24)712Australia Dolphins
Apenisa Driti8 February 2000 (aged 26)00Australia Northern Pride
Kitione Kautoga2 September 2002 (aged 24)616Australia Parramatta Eels
Elijah Keung29 January 2006 (aged 20)00Australia South Sydney Rabbitohs
Apisai Koroisau (c)7 November 1992 (aged 33)1746Australia Wests Tigers
Josese Lanyon00Australia Wests Tigers
Jordan Leiu10 April 1999 (aged 27)00Australia Norths Devils
Joseph Litidamu00Australia Melbourne Storm
Kylan Mafoa30Australia Manly Warringah Sea Eagles
Taane Milne19 May 1995 (aged 31)1748England Huddersfield Giants
Caleb Navale8 May 2003 (aged 23)78Australia Manly Warringah Sea Eagles
Jimmy Ngutlik20 June 2000 (aged 26)00Australia Mackay Cutters
Ronald Philitoga27 September 2001 (aged 25)10Australia North Queensland Cowboys
Mitchell Prest8 July 2003 (aged 23)00Australia Mackay Cutters
Emosi Ravosai00New Zealand New Zealand Warriors
Jacob Saifiti1 May 1996 (aged 30)70Australia Newcastle Knights
Solomone Saukuru4 November 2004 (aged 21)28Australia Wests Tigers
Sunia Turuva4 September 2002 (aged 24)1020Australia Wests Tigers
Semi Valemei20 January 1999 (aged 27)920England Castleford Tigers
Brandon Wakeham11 January 1999 (aged 27)12105Australia Manly Warringah Sea Eagles
Jordan Miller7 February 2005 (aged 21)20Australia Parramatta Eels

New Zealand

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Head coach: New Zealand Stacey Jones

New Zealand announced their 23-man squad on 6 October 2026.[9] The squad features Dane Gagai, who won the 2017 World Cup with Australia and played seven Tests for the country.[10]

Player Date of birth (age) Games Points Club
Erin Clark6 September 1997 (aged 29)44New Zealand New Zealand Warriors
James Fisher-Harris (c)5 January 1996 (aged 30)218New Zealand New Zealand Warriors
Dane Gagai3 January 1991 (aged 35)00Australia Newcastle Knights
Jahrome Hughes8 October 1994 (aged 32)1024Australia Melbourne Storm
Jamayne Isaako5 June 1996 (aged 30)14141Australia Dolphins
Keano Kini14 April 2004 (aged 22)58Australia Gold Coast Titans
Jacob Laban17 April 2004 (aged 22)00New Zealand New Zealand Warriors
Moses Leota20 July 1995 (aged 31)90Australia Penrith Panthers
Jeremy Marshall-King2 December 1995 (aged 30)38Australia Dolphins
Te Maire Martin2 October 1995 (aged 31)612New Zealand New Zealand Warriors
Casey McLean24 April 2006 (aged 20)432Australia Penrith Panthers
Ronaldo Mulitalo17 November 1999 (aged 26)928Australia Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks
Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad2 August 1995 (aged 31)1620New Zealand New Zealand Warriors
Briton Nikora7 December 1997 (aged 28)1616Australia Dolphins
Kodi Nikorima3 April 1994 (aged 32)188Australia Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks
Isaiah Papali'i20 September 1998 (aged 28)1622Australia Penrith Panthers
Kalyn Ponga30 March 1998 (aged 28)00Australia Newcastle Knights
Scott Sorensen13 March 1993 (aged 33)40Australia Penrith Panthers
Tanner Stowers-Smith3 March 2004 (aged 22)00New Zealand New Zealand Warriors
Joseph Tapine4 May 1994 (aged 32)2512Australia Canberra Raiders
Leo Thompson28 May 2000 (aged 26)54Australia Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs
Naufahu Whyte4 April 2002 (aged 24)68Australia Sydney Roosters
Xavier Willison2 August 2002 (aged 24)20Australia Brisbane Broncos

Pool B

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In the initial three rounds, each team in Pool B plays matches against each of the three teams in Pool C.

England

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Head coach: England Brian McDermott

England announced their 23-man squad on 5 October 2026.[11][12][13]

Player Date of birth (age) Games Points Club
Matty Ashton28 July 1998 (aged 28)524England Warrington Wolves
AJ Brimson9 September 1998 (aged 28)20Australia Gold Coast Titans
Ben Currie15 July 1994 (aged 32)1012England Warrington Wolves
Zach Eckersley10 November 2003 (aged 22)00England Wigan Warriors
Herbie Farnworth23 December 1999 (aged 26)924Australia Dolphins
Ethan Havard26 October 2000 (aged 25)44England Wigan Warriors
Max King4 May 1997 (aged 29)00Australia Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs
Morgan Knowles5 November 1996 (aged 29)110Australia Dolphins
Mikey Lewis4 July 2001 (aged 25)810England Hull Kingston Rovers
Jez Litten10 March 1998 (aged 28)40England Hull Kingston Rovers
Junior Nsemba24 July 2004 (aged 22)10England Wigan Warriors
Brad O'Neill22 July 2002 (aged 24)10England Wigan Warriors
Kai Pearce-Paul19 February 2001 (aged 25)68Australia Wests Tigers
Victor Radley14 March 1998 (aged 28)98Australia Sydney Roosters
Hugo Savala8 April 2002 (aged 24)00Australia Sydney Roosters
Harry Smith25 January 2000 (aged 26)980England Wigan Warriors
Morgan Smithies7 November 2000 (aged 25)30Australia Canberra Raiders
Luke Thompson27 April 1995 (aged 31)98England Wigan Warriors
Sam Walters25 December 2000 (aged 25)00England Wigan Warriors
Ben Talty30 January 1999 (aged 27)00Australia Brisbane Broncos
Jack Welsby17 March 2001 (aged 25)1316England St Helens
George Williams (c)31 October 1994 (aged 31)2346England Warrington Wolves
Dom Young9 August 2001 (aged 25)836Australia Newcastle Knights

Lebanon

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Head coach: Australia Michael Cheika

Lebanon announced their 23-man squad on 7 October 2026.[14]

Player Date of birth (age) Games Points Club
Mohamed Alameddine14Australia Parramatta Eels
Yehya Ayache10Australia South Sydney Rabbitohs
Jalal Bazzaz24 August 2000 (aged 26)50Australia Shellharbour Stingrays
Alex Conti7 June 2006 (aged 20)00Australia Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs
Ibrahim El Labban10Australia Wentworthville Magpies
Tony Francis24 December 2002 (aged 23)00Australia Gold Coast Titans
Tupou Francis00Australia Brisbane Broncos
Michael Gabrael7 January 2005 (aged 21)00Australia Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks
Mikael Ibrahim10Australia Gold Coast Titans
Moustafa Dirani10Australia St Marys Saints
Jacob Kiraz23 November 2001 (aged 24)44Australia Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs
Abbas Miski25 July 1995 (aged 31)1372England Wigan Warriors
Brad Morkos27 February 2003 (aged 23)44Australia St. George Illawarra Dragons
Joseph Nohra00Australia Parramatta Eels
Khaled Rajab26 February 2002 (aged 24)34Australia Newtown Jets
Jaxson Rahme4 December 2003 (aged 22)30Australia Sydney Roosters
Khalil Rahme14 October 2000 (aged 26)50Australia Newtown Jets
James Roumanos10 August 1999 (aged 27)50France Toulouse Olympique
Jason Saab8 October 2000 (aged 26)00Australia Manly Warringah Sea Eagles
Jordan Samrani29 January 2002 (aged 24)00Australia Parramatta Eels
Tony Sukkar25 May 2004 (aged 22)00Australia Wests Tigers
Charbel Tasipale24 February 2000 (aged 26)48Australia Newtown Jets
Alex Twal3 April 1996 (aged 30)40Australia Wests Tigers

Samoa

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Head coach: Australia Ben Gardiner

Samoa announced their 23-man squad on 6 October 2026.[15]

Player Date of birth (age) Games Points Club
Shawn Blore1 August 2000 (aged 26)24Australia Melbourne Storm
Stephen Crichton22 September 2000 (aged 26)877Australia Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs
Sua Fa'alogo19 March 2003 (aged 23)20Australia Melbourne Storm
Clayton Faulalo26 May 2000 (aged 26)00Australia Manly Warringah Sea Eagles
Chanel Harris-Tavita3 April 1999 (aged 27)1020New Zealand New Zealand Warriors
Benaiah Ioelu23 February 2004 (aged 22)30Australia Sydney Roosters
Connelly Lemuelu7 July 1998 (aged 28)10Australia Dolphins
Spencer Leniu8 September 2000 (aged 26)70Australia Sydney Roosters
Jarome Luai (c)16 January 1997 (aged 29)1612Australia Wests Tigers
Francis Manuleleua24 May 2004 (aged 22)00Australia Newcastle Knights
Deine Mariner25 April 2003 (aged 23)512Australia Brisbane Broncos
Ata Mariota28 December 2001 (aged 24)10Australia Canberra Raiders
Greg Marzhew4 April 1997 (aged 29)10Australia Newcastle Knights
Jermaine McEwen6 April 2005 (aged 21)00Australia Newcastle Knights
Francis Molo3 September 1994 (aged 32)60Australia Dolphins
Junior Paulo (c)20 November 1993 (aged 32)2012Australia Parramatta Eels
Pasami Saulo1 August 1998 (aged 28)00Australia Newcastle Knights
Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow5 September 2001 (aged 25)10Australia Dolphins
Izack Tago5 April 2002 (aged 24)712Australia Penrith Panthers
Jazz Tevaga4 September 1995 (aged 31)104England Wakefield Trinity
Brian To'o18 August 1998 (aged 28)1124Australia Penrith Panthers
Enari Tuala19 October 1998 (aged 27)00Australia Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs
Ronald Volkman4 April 2002 (aged 24)10Australia Parramatta Eels

Pool C

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In the initial three rounds, each team in Pool C plays matches against each of the three teams in Pool B.

France

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Head coach: France Laurent Frayssinous

France announced their 23-man squad on 1 October 2026.[16][17][18] Jowasa Drodrolagi represented Fiji at the 2021 World Cup, switching to France on residency grounds.[19]

Player Date of birth (age) Games Points Club
Guillermo Aispuro-Bichet12 July 2005 (aged 21)412France Catalans Dragons
Lambert Belmas11 August 1997 (aged 29)70France Toulouse Olympique
Amir Bourouh5 January 2001 (aged 25)00England Hull FC
Julian Bousquet8 July 1991 (aged 35)178France Catalans Dragons
Tiaki Chan15 June 2000 (aged 26)44France Toulouse Olympique
Mathieu Cozza12 April 2000 (aged 26)20England Huddersfield Giants
Alrix Da Costa2 October 1997 (aged 29)108France Catalans Dragons
Léo Darrelatour8 September 2000 (aged 26)14France Catalans Dragons
Jordan Dezaria6 November 1996 (aged 29)64England Hull Kingston Rovers
Joe Drodrolagi12 April 1995 (aged 31)00France Carcassonne XIII
Théo Fages23 August 1994 (aged 32)1816France Pia XIII Baroudeurs
Benjamin Garcia5 April 1993 (aged 33)1712France Catalans Dragons
Louis Grossemy13 March 2003 (aged 23)10France Toulouse Olympique
Mathieu Jussaume17 May 1999 (aged 27)10France Toulouse Olympique
Thomas Lacans7 December 2000 (aged 25)10France Toulouse Olympique
Benjamin Laguerre13 September 2001 (aged 25)00France Toulouse Olympique
Arthur Mourgue2 May 1999 (aged 27)84England Hull Kingston Rovers
Romain Navarette30 June 1994 (aged 32)84France Catalans Dragons
Arthur Romano17 August 1997 (aged 29)1012England Hull FC
César Rougé3 October 2002 (aged 24)724France Toulouse Olympique
Latrell Siegwalt7 May 2001 (aged 25)00Australia South Sydney Rabbitohs
Roméo Tropis8 May 2005 (aged 21)10France Toulouse Olympique
Fouad Yaha19 August 1996 (aged 30)1416France Albi RL XIII

Papua New Guinea

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Head coach: Australia Jason Demetriou

Papua New Guinea announced their 23-man squad on 6 October 2026. Alex Max, Kyle Laybutt and Jacob Taulani were named as shadow players.

Player Date of birth (age) Games Points Club
Jack de Belin17 March 1991 (aged 35)80Australia Parramatta Eels
Robert Derby7 March 2002 (aged 24)832Australia North Queensland Cowboys
Dudley Dotoi12 September 2003 (aged 23)14Australia Townsville Blackhawks
Josh Feledy7 September 2004 (aged 22)00Australia Manly Warringah Sea Eagles
Finley Glare11 October 2003 (aged 23)20England London Broncos
Liam Horne3 February 1998 (aged 28)70England Leigh Leopards
Edwin Ipape2 February 1999 (aged 27)1112England Leigh Leopards
Zev John14 June 1998 (aged 28)10Australia Central Queensland Capras
Epel Kapinias5 January 1998 (aged 28)612England London Broncos
Bailey Biondi-Odo6 December 2001 (aged 24)00Australia Townsville Blackhawks
Zac Laybutt16 January 2002 (aged 24)524Australia North Queensland Cowboys
Nene Macdonald11 May 1994 (aged 32)2152England St Helens
Rhyse Martin1 March 1993 (aged 33)21172England Hull Kingston Rovers
Robert Mathias4 April 2003 (aged 23)44England London Broncos
Morea Morea3 June 2001 (aged 25)312England London Broncos
Luca Moretti19 April 2000 (aged 26)00Australia Parramatta Eels
Sylvester Namo26 August 2000 (aged 26)912Papua New Guinea PNG Hunters
Nixon Putt3 March 1996 (aged 30)1520Australia Central Queensland Capras
Rodrick Tai21 December 1998 (aged 27)98Australia Central Queensland Capras
Valentine Richard3 March 1997 (aged 29)74Australia Central Queensland Capras
Gairo Voro7 June 2003 (aged 23)24England London Broncos
Sanny Wabo10 April 1999 (aged 27)00Papua New Guinea PNG Hunters
Khaiya Waiembi00Australia Central Queensland Capras

Tonga

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Head coach: Australia Kristian Woolf

Tonga announced their 24-man squad on 6 October 2026, with one player to be omitted.[20] On 9 October, Moeaki Fotuaika was cut from the final squad.[21]

Player Date of birth (age) Games Points Club
Paul Alamoti22 January 2004 (aged 22)40Australia Penrith Panthers
Junior Amone10 April 2002 (aged 24)34Australia Wynnum Manly Seagulls
Latu Fainu28 May 2005 (aged 21)10Australia Wests Tigers
Jojo Fifita8 January 2003 (aged 23)00Australia Gold Coast Titans
Kulikefu Finefeuiaki21 December 2003 (aged 22)10Australia Dolphins
Salesi Foketi11 April 2004 (aged 22)00Australia Sydney Roosters
Addin Fonua-Blake (c)6 November 1995 (aged 30)184Australia Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks
Tyson Frizell9 October 1991 (aged 35)34Australia Newcastle Knights
Leka Halasima21 September 2005 (aged 21)10New Zealand New Zealand Warriors
Lehi Hopoate26 January 2005 (aged 21)50Australia Manly Warringah Sea Eagles
Isaiya Katoa18 February 2004 (aged 22)1175Australia Dolphins
Sione Katoa21 August 1997 (aged 29)1016Australia Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks
Toluta'u Koula2 September 2002 (aged 24)812Australia Manly Warringah Sea Eagles
Tuimoala Lolohea23 January 1995 (aged 31)2232England Huddersfield Giants
Soni Luke25 February 1996 (aged 30)104Australia North Queensland Cowboys
Haumole Olakau'atu1 October 1998 (aged 28)84Australia Manly Warringah Sea Eagles
Taniela Paseka8 October 1997 (aged 29)30Australia Manly Warringah Sea Eagles
Jason Taumalolo (c)31 May 1993 (aged 33)2016Australia North Queensland Cowboys
Robert Toia11 August 2004 (aged 22)10Australia Sydney Roosters
Stefano Utoikamanu15 May 2000 (aged 26)10Australia Melbourne Storm
Demitric Vaimauga15 March 2004 (aged 22)24New Zealand New Zealand Warriors
Dallin Watene-Zelezniak17 August 1995 (aged 31)00New Zealand New Zealand Warriors
Siua Wong4 April 2003 (aged 23)50Australia Sydney Roosters

Statistics

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Player representation by club

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PlayersClubs
13New Zealand New Zealand Warriors
Australia Sydney Roosters
12Australia Dolphins
11Australia Manly Warringah Sea Eagles
Australia Melbourne Storm
Australia Penrith Panthers
France Toulouse Olympique
10Australia Newcastle Knights
Australia Parramatta Eels
Australia Wests Tigers
8Australia South Sydney Rabbitohs
England Wigan Warriors
7Australia Brisbane Broncos
Australia Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs
Australia Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks
Australia North Queensland Cowboys
6France Catalans Dragons
Australia Gold Coast Titans
5Australia Central Queensland Capras
England Hull Kingston Rovers
England London Broncos
4Australia Canberra Raiders
3England Huddersfield Giants
Australia Newtown Jets
Australia St. George Illawarra Dragons
England Warrington Wolves
2England Bradford Bulls
Australia Brisbane Tigers
England Hull FC
England Leigh Leopards
Australia Mackay Cutters
Papua New Guinea PNG Hunters
England St Helens
Australia Townsville Blackhawks
1France Albi RL XIII
Australia Burleigh Bears
France Carcassonne XIII
England Castleford Tigers
Australia Glebe Dirty Reds
Australia North Sydney Bears
Australia Northern Pride
Australia Norths Devils
France Pia XIII Baroudeurs
Australia Shellharbour Stingrays
Australia Souths Logan Magpies
Australia St Marys Saints
England Wakefield Trinity
Australia Wentworthville Magpies
Australia Wynnum Manly Seagulls

References

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  1. ↑ "Kangaroos squad for 2026 Rugby League World Cup". NRL. NRL Media Release. 5 Oct 2026. Retrieved 5 Oct 2026.
  2. ↑ "RLWC 2026: Kangaroos and Jillaroos team announcement". NRL. 5 Oct 2026. Retrieved 5 Oct 2026.
  3. ↑ "Three Panthers selected by Kangaroos for World Cup". penrithpanthers.com.au. 5 October 2026.
  4. ↑ "Kangaroos World Cup squad: Lindsey Collins ruled out, Lindsay Smith called in". Code Sports. 6 October 2026.
  5. ↑ "Cook Islands confirm Rugby League World Cup squad, Valentine Holmes to debut". Zero Tackle. 6 October 2026.
  6. ↑ "Holmes good to go for Cook Islands in World Cup: Iro". National Indigenous Times. 10 September 2026.
  7. ↑ "Bentley-Hape and Keung named in Fiji World Cup squad". South Sydney Rabbitohs. South Sydney Rabbitohs. 5 Oct 2026. Retrieved 6 Oct 2026.
  8. ↑ "Ngutlik adds intrigue to Bati squad". Fiji Sun. 6 September 2026.
  9. ↑ <ref>"New Zealand Kiwis announce blockbuster squad for Rugby League World Cup". NZRL. 6 October 2026.
  10. ↑ "Dane Gagai completes Kiwi defection". Code Sports. 7 October 2026.
  11. ↑ https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/articles/cmgj94zd59ljo
  12. ↑ https://www.skysports.com/rugby-league/news/13595250/rugby-league-world-cup-2026-england-coach-brian-mcdermott-names-23-player-squad-as-leeds-star-jake-connor-misses-out
  13. ↑ "England Men's squad confirmed for Rugby League World Cup". rugby-league.com. 5 October 2026.
  14. ↑ "Lebanon confirm Rugby League World Cup squad". Zero Tackle. 7 October 2026.
  15. ↑ "Toa Samoa squad named for RLWC26". NRL.com. 6 October 2026.
  16. ↑ "FFR XIII - L'equipage". facebook. FFR XIII - Fédération Française de Rugby à XIII. 1 Oct 2026. Retrieved 1 Oct 2026.
  17. ↑ Chapman Coombe, Louis (1 Oct 2026). "NRL ace in France World Cup squad as Super League stars dominate". Love Rugby League. Retrieved 2 Oct 2026.
  18. ↑ Walter, Brad (2 Oct 2026). "Siegwalt named in France squad for RLWC26". NRL. Retrieved 2 Oct 2026.
  19. ↑ "Drodrolagi dons French jersey". Fiji Times. 3 October 2026.
  20. ↑ "Frizell joins powerful side Tonga for third World Cup". NRL.com. 6 October 2026.
  21. ↑ "Tonga confirm final World Cup squad with prop cut, call made on half". Zero Tackle. 9 October 2026.