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Cook Islands and Tonga Women’s teams may have missed a place at IRL Rugby League World Cup 2026 but the Pacific nations are determined to maintain momentum with a senior international in Sydney on Saturday, October 10. The post Cook Islands to meet Tonga in Women’s international appeared first on Cook Islands News .

Wigan Warriors captain Liam Farrell has officially hung up his boots

As a proud son of the city, England coach Brian McDermott believes Wakefield Trinity can go from strength to strength following their unexpected Super League title triumph.

Superstar duo headline strong New Zealand squad for Rugby League World Cup Estelle.Bronkhorst Tue, 10/06/2026 - 12:00 SYDNEY - New Zealand named a star-studded squad led by Newcastle Knights pair Kalyn Ponga and Dane Gagai on Tuesday as they eye their first Rugby League World Cup title since 2008. Ponga and Gagai were both born in Australia but switched their allegiance to the Kiwis this year, given their Maori descent and after changes to eligibility rules. Gagai has previously represented Queensland in the State of Origin 23 times and has seven Australian caps, including in their 2017 World Cup final victory over England. Ponga has also been a stalwart for Queensland but has yet to play a Test. "We're very excited for this World Cup campaign," said coach Stacey Jones ahead of the tournament from October 15-November 15 in Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea. "We've been building towards this over the past few years, and winning the Pacific Championships last year was a big step in that journey. "I'm confident in this squad." New Zealand's 23-man roster boasts a formidable pack, led by Sydney Roosters premiership-winning prop Naufahu Whyte, four-time Penrith title winner Moses Leota and Brisbane Broncos player of the year Xavier Willison. New Zealand Warriors skipper James Fisher-Harris captains the side, which kicks off its campaign against defending champions Australia in Sydney on October 16. The tournament is slimmed down this year with 10 teams. Twelve-time winners, Australia are in Group A alongside New Zealand, Fiji and the Cook Islands. England headline Group B with Samoa and Lebanon, while Tonga, Papua New Guinea and France fill out Group C. AFP

The New Zealand Kiwis have named a star-studded squad as they look to win their first Rugby League World Cup since 2008.

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