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Official squads, team lists and schedule for the 2026 Men's Rugby League World Cup semi-finals.

NOTE: The World Cup will be played under NRL rules with six players on the interchange bench. Only four of those players may be used as per NRL rules.

New Zealand: Two big names on the reserves list for the Kiwis with Knights stars Kalyn Ponga (arm) and Phoenix Crossland (suspension) in line to be called into the 19 later in the week. Ponga broke his arm in the opening game against Australia but is on track to make a miraculous return while Crossland has served a four-game suspension arising from the NRL preliminary final. Crossland came into the squad on Monday for the injured Jacob Laban. The one-game ban for winger Ronaldo Mulitalo sees Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad called up to start. Leo Thompson is the new face on the six-man bench.

Tonga: Coach Kristian Woolf has named the same 19-man squad that prevailed 20-18 over Samoa in an epic contest at CommBank Stadium on Sunday. Isaiya Katoa played the full 80 minutes in his return from an ankle injury and will again partner with Tui Lolohea in the halves. The last time Tonga met the Kiwis at a World Cup was in 2107 in Hamilton when a David Fusitu'a hat-trick helped them to a 28-22 win.

Australia: No changes to the starting side for Kevin Walters while on the six-man interchange the return of Cameron Murray (calf) sees Lindsay Smith make way. Latrell Mitchell has been added to the bench after missing the past two games. Reece Walsh is the No.1 gun for the world champions with James Tedesco again part of the six-man bench after being an unused reserve last week.

Samoa: The loss of Chanel Harris-Tavita to a hamstring injury brings Ronald Volkman in at five-eighth after doing a superb job when he came on against Tonga. Benaiah Ioelu is named to start at hooker with Jazz Tevaga on the bench but they may swap again on game day as they did last Sunday. Deine Mariner returns on the interchange after suffering a hamstring injury in Round 1 against France. 

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Official squads, team lists and schedule for all Round 3 matches of the 2026 Women's Rugby League World Cup.

Note: The Women's World Cup will be played under the same rules as the NRLW competition, with four players on the interchange and an 18th player.

England: The loss of backrower Eva Hunter to a leg injury has prompted a pack reshuffle, with Hollie-Mae Dodd shifting from prop to the backrow for Friday's must-win clash. Mary Coleman comes in at prop as a result. Captain Jodie Cunningham has overcome an ear injury suffered last week to be named on the bench while Georgia Roche returns at halfback in place of Jenna Foubister. Georgia Wilson replaces Molly Jones in the centres, with Hope Millard coming on to the interchange. 

Samoa: Samoa have been dealt a major blow as they chase a semi-final berth with Amber Hall ruled out. The interchange forward was a wrecking ball for Samoa last week and Samoa will miss her impact up front on Friday night. Jaydika Tafua comes on to the bench as her replacement in the only change to the 17 that toppled Wales last week. 

Fiji: Maria Paseka has been named to return from a leg injury that forced her out of last week's win over PNG. Paseka's return sees Sienna Laing move to the reserves, while there have been a number of changes to the forward pack. Lorren Ieli will start at prop, with Talei Holmes shifting to the backrow and Leilani Ahsam moves to lock. Rory Muller, Ema Masi and Aliti Namoce are the new faces on the interchange. 

France: After shifting to prop last week, Leila Bessahli has returned to lock for Saturday's match, prompting a forward pack reshuffle for the French. Cristina Song Puche is back in the starting side at hooker and Elodie Pacull returns to start at prop. Fanny Ramos shifts to the interchange and Louisa Tooman returns to the bench after missing last week. Elisa Akpa takes over at captain with Tallis Eranossian moving to the reserves.

New Zealand: Kiwi Ferns coach Ricky Henry has named a near full-strength squad after giving a host of players a rest last week. New Zealand have received a major boost with Raecene McGregor named after being cleared of a serious ankle injury. The halfback will partner Zahara Temara in the halves. Leianne Tufuga is back on the wing, with Georgia Hale to start at hooker and Shannon Mato at prop. Shaniece Monschau moves to the starting side in the backrow, while Angelina Teakaraanga-Katoa has been named at lock. Mele Hufanga will sit out the match, with Abigail Roache to line up in the centres.

Papua New Guinea: The loss of Belinda Gwasamun has seen Emily Veivers shift to the backrow, with India Seeto coming into the starting side at lock. Therese Aiton comes on to the interchange as a result. No changes to the backline as the Orchids chase an upset over the Kiwi Ferns.

Australia: Coach Jess Skinner has rotated her squad and given a number of players a rest as they build towards the semi-finals. Jesse Southwell will start at five-eighth in place of Jocelyn Kelleher, while Ellie Johnston and Makenzie Weale have been named at prop. Quincy Dodd comes in at hooker, with Sariah Paki to start in the backrow. Kezie Apps returns from last week's rest, with Tiana Penitani Gray shifting to the interchange. Jess Sergis returns to the centres in place of injured back Julia Robinson (wrist). Sheridan Gallagher has replaced Robinson in the squad and has been listed in the reserves. 

Wales: A couple of changes to the starting side for Wales as they chase a monumental upset over the Jillaroos. Ffion Lewis comes into the side at five-eighth and will partner Tayla Preston in the halves. Carys Marsh has shifted from the bench to the starting side and will lineup at hooker. Lucia Davies has been added to the interchange for her first appearance at the World Cup. 

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Official squads, team lists and schedule for all Round 2 matches of the 2026 Women's Rugby League World Cup.

Note: The Women's World Cup will be played under the same rules as the NRLW competition, with four players on the interchange and an 18th player.

Samoa: Captain Evania Isa'ako will step into the No.6 jumper in place of Taliah Fuimaono, with Leilani Wilson moving into the second row and Tavarna Papalii to start at lock as a result of the reshuffle. Tyra Ekepati starts at centre after Sarina Masaga suffered a tournament-ending Achilles injury in last week's loss to the Jillaroos. Jetaya Faifua and Christabelle Onesemo are the two new faces on the interchange.  

Wales: Welsh coach Thomas Brindle has rejigged his backline for Friday's clash with Samoa. Amberley Ruck replaces Ffion Lewis at five-eighth and Zoe Heeley moves from centre to the wing. Jade Mullen is the new face in the centres, while Sian Williams has also come on to the wing. Last week's wingers Dani McGifford and Frances Layton drop out of the side, with Layton named in the reserves. The starting pack is unchanged but there is one change in the interchange. Gracie Hobbs comes on to the bench, with Katie Carr reverting to 18th player. 

Fiji: Just one change to the side that nearly upset New Zealand last week, with Nanise Vakacavu shifting from the bench to the starting lineup. While she will start in the backrow, Vakacavu will still wear the No.17 jumper as she replaces the injured Tamika Jones (shoulder). Ema Masi is the 18th player in jumper No.12. Naomi Tegu comes on to the interchange after acting as 18th player last week. 

PNG: Only the one change for the Orchids after last week's victory over France, with Venessa Nakas to start in the back row in place of Belinda Gwasamun, who shifts to the reserves. Prop Elsie Albert will again captain the side, while Fleur Ginn and Cynthiah Peters will link up in the halves. 

Australia: Dragons recruit Makenzie Weale and former sevens star Sariah Paki are in line for Test debuts after being named on the interchange for Saturday night's clash with England. Coach Jess Skinner has made a handful of changes to the side that defeated Samoa last week, with Abbi Church coming in on the wing and Julia Robinson shifting to centre. Jess Sergis has been rested. Tiana Penitani Gray will line up in the back row with Kezie Apps rested, while Quincy Dodd has also come on to the bench. 

England: Coach Stuart Barrow has made a shock selection call at halfback, calling in 19-year-old Jenna Foubister to wear the No.7 jumper and partner Isabel Rowe in the halves. Foubister was named Woman of Steel after a standout year in the Super League and came off the bench in last week's win over Wales. Georgia Roche shifts to the interchange as a result. Molly Jones has been named to replace Georgia Wilson in the centres while Liv Wood steps in at prop in place of Mary Coleman. Lucie Sams is the new face on the interchange. 

New Zealand: Coach Ricky Henry has shaken up his halves after last week's tight win over Fiji, with Chantay Kiria-Ratu to make her first appearance for New Zealand and Zahara Temara shifting to the reserves. Tenika Willison replaces Leianne Tufuga on the wing, while there have also been a host of changes to the forward pack. Alexis Tauaneai and Ivana Lauitiiti will start at prop after coming off the bench last week and Brooke Anderson comes into start at lock. Shannon Mato reverts to the interchange, with Trinity Tauaneai and Shaniece Monschau the two new faces on the bench. 

France: Perle Ramazeilles has shifted from the wing to centre, with Haoua Kessely named on the wing after being a late withdrawal last week. Amael Vilanove reverts to the reserves as a result. Changes up front as well for the French, with Leila Bessahli shifting from lock to prop and Fanny Ramos moving from the interchange to start at hooker. Justine Roses has been named at lock after acting as 18th player last week. Noemie Samuel and Elodie Pacull are the new faces on the bench. 

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