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Rugby League Samoa revealed its 23-man squad for the 2026 World Cup, celebrating its 40th anniversary and calling for community support.

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Rugby League Samoa has announced its 23-man Toa Samoa squad for the IRL Rugby League World Cup 2026, with the team set to represent Samoa in the organisation's 40th anniversary year.

Ahead of the tournament, Rugby League Samoa thanked Samoan communities around the world for their ongoing support and called on fans to celebrate both the men's and women's teams safely and with pride.

"One of the great things rugby league does is bring people together," Toa Samoa coach Ben Gardiner said.                                                                                           

"As we build towards our first World Cup game, we want to thank all Samoans around the world for their ongoing support. Your blessings and prayers are...

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The Jillaroos World Cup squad features Isabelle Kelly as captain and includes three potential debutants.

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The Harvey Norman Australian Jillaroos squad for Rugby League World Cup 2026 has been named.

Sydney Roosters skipper Isabelle Kelly has been named to Captain her country for the first time in Coach Jess Skinner's 23-player squad which features three potential debutants in Roosters players Sariah Paki and Jocelyn Kelleher, and North Queensland Cowboys prop Makenzie Weale.

Premiers Sydney Roosters have the most players in the squad with eight, while their Grand Final opponents Brisbane Broncos have contributed three players including three-time Dally M medallist Tamika Upton.

Wests Tigers back rower Shaylee Bent has been rewarded for her outstanding NRLW campaign by being named in a Jillaroos squad for the first time since 2023, while the World Cup will provide a fitting swansong for...

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The Kangaroos' 2026 World Cup squad, led by captain Isaah Yeo, features six potential debutants and strong player depth.

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The Australian Rugby League Commission has today confirmed the 23-player squad to represent the Kangaroos for the 2026 Rugby League World Cup.

Isaah Yeo has been named to captain a Kangaroos squad including six potential debutants (Bradman Best, Jack Bostock, Blayke Brailey, David Fifita, Sam Walker and Jacob Preston) for a home World Cup. The Kangaroos will play the Kiwis in Sydney, Fiji in Brisbane, and Cook Islands in Townsville. 

"This will be the most open World Cup in some time," ARLC Executive Chairman Mr Peter V'landys AM said. "This squad is full of exceptional players who are desperate to represent their country in a World Cup on home soil.

"The Kangaroos represent the most successful Rugby League team ever on the international stage, and this new group will continue...

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