Kiwis coach Stacey Jones announced a strong squad for the 2026 Rugby League World Cup, featuring experienced players and debutants.
Kiwis head coach Stacey Jones has named a formidable 23-man squad for IRL Rugby League World Cup 2026, with their campaign kicking off in a week across New Zealand and Australia.
The squad combines a strong core of players from the 2025 Pacific Championships-winning side, alongside equally impressive new talent in line to make their Kiwis debuts.
Captain James Fisher-Harris will lead the side once again after a standout NRL season that saw him named Dally M Captain of the Year and Prop of the Year.
Fellow Prop of the Year Naufahu Whyte returns fresh from an NRL premiership victory with the Sydney Roosters on Sunday, while two-time Lock of the Year Erin Clark will again add strength to the forward pack.
"We're very excited for this World Cup campaign. We've been building towards this...