2026 Rugby League World Cup Round 3 teams named for key clashes
Zero Tackle NRL • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 27, 2026, 4:59 AM
Last updated Oct 27, 2026
Nations have released their final squad lists ahead of the third round of the 2026 Rugby League World Cup, with fixtures set for October 30 and 31. Key selections and late changes have been made as teams prepare for pivotal group-stage matches. England faces Papua New Guinea at WIN Stadium, while New Zealand takes on Fiji at Cbus Super Stadium and Australia meets the Cook Islands at QLD Country Bank Stadium. As the tournament progresses, each match will significantly impact the standings.
- •England and Papua New Guinea play on October 30 at WIN Stadium.
- •New Zealand vs. Fiji takes place on October 31 at Cbus Super Stadium.
- •Australia competes against the Cook Islands on October 31 at QLD Country Bank Stadium.
- •Squad announcements include key inclusions and late changes for each team.
- 4:59 AMZero Tackle NRL — 2026 Rugby League World Cup Round 3 Team Lists: Full squads and updates
"Nations have named their squads for pivotal group-stage fixtures, with key inclusions, omissions and late changes tracked before kick-off.
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