The Rugby League World Cup starts October 15, featuring Australia, New Zealand, Tonga, and Samoa's announced squads and match highlights.
With the IRL Rugby League World Cup kicking off on October 15 with a showdown between Australia and New Zealand, the competing nations have announced their squads for the tournament.
Defending champions Australia will be led by Isaah Yeo as they look to repeat their 2022 triumph where they held off a brave Toa Samoa in the final at Old Trafford.
With Stephen Crichton, Jarome Luai and Spencer Leniu leading the charge, Samoa are looking to mount another strong challenge in 2026 while fellow Pacific Island heavyweights Tonga will make their presence with Jason Taumalolo and Addin Fonua-Blake showing the way up front.
Tonga and Samoa meet on Sunday November 1 at CommBank Stadium in one of the showpiece clashes of World Cup while the clash between England and Tonga in Perth on October 17 will...