Papua New GuineaRugby League World Cup Squads Announced
The 2026 Rugby League World Cup will feature separate men’s, women’s and wheelchair competitions across Australia and Papua New Guinea. The Australia and England squads have been announced.
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The 2026 Rugby League World Cup will bring together the best players from around the globe as teams prepare for the men’s, women’s and wheelchair tournaments across Australia and Papua New Guinea.
The Australia squad includes Bradman Best, Jack Bostock, Blayke Brailey, Patrick Carrigan, Lindsay Collins, Reuben Cotter, Tom Dearden, Tino Fa’asuamaleaui, David Fifita, Harry Grant, Keaon Koloamatangi, Liam Martin, Latrell Mitchell, Mitchell Moses, Cameron Munster, Cameron Murray, Jacob Preston, Kotoni Staggs, James Tedesco, Tom Trbojevic, Sam Walker, Reece Walsh, and Isaah Yeo.
The England squad includes Matty Ashton, AJ Brimson, Ben Currie, Zach Eckersley, Herbie Farnworth, Ethan Havard, Max King, Morgan Knowles, Mikey Lewis, Jez Litten, Junior Nsemba, Brad O’Neill, Kai Pearce-Paul, Victor Radley, Hugo Savala, Harry Smith, Morgan Smithies, Luke Thompson, Sam Walters, Ben Talty, Jack Welsby, George Williams, and Dom Young.
The Fiji squad includes Bayleigh Bentley-Hape, Waqa Blake, Kurt Donoghoe, Apenisa Driti, Kitione Kautoga, Elijah Keung, Apisai Koroisau, Josese Lanyon, Jordan Leiu, Joseph Litidamu, Kylan Mafoa, Taane Milne, Caleb Navale, and Jim.
The Rugby League World Cup squads for 2026 will feature separate men’s, women’s and wheelchair competitions.
Key facts
- The 2026 Rugby League World Cup will feature separate men’s, women’s and wheelchair competitions.
- The Australia squad has been announced.
- The England squad has been announced.
- The Fiji squad has been announced.
Three perspectives
Neutral
The Rugby League World Cup is set to take place across Australia and Papua New Guinea. The squads for the men’s competitions have been announced. The women’s and wheelchair competitions will also take place.
Positive
The announcement of the squads is a significant step forward for the tournament. The inclusion of top players from around the globe will make for an exciting competition.
Negative
The lack of information about the PNG Kumuls squad is notable. The squads for the women’s and wheelchair competitions have not been announced.
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