New Zealand and Cook Islands finalize squads for Rugby League World Cup match
Zero Tackle NRL • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 24, 2026, 5:06 AM
Last updated Oct 24, 2026
New Zealand and Cook Islands have both announced their reduced squads of 20 players for their upcoming match in the 2026 Rugby League World Cup at One NZ Stadium. The match is scheduled for October 25, 2026. The teams will aim to capitalize on their roster selections as they prepare to compete in this key tournament encounter. Both teams are looking to solidify their standings in the competition with this fixture.
- •New Zealand and Cook Islands reduce squads to 20 players each.
- •Match set for October 25, 2026, at One NZ Stadium.
- •Key players include Jahrome Hughes for New Zealand, Valentine Holmes for Cook Islands.
- •This is a pivotal match in the Rugby League World Cup round.
- 5:06 AMZero Tackle NRL — Updated Team Lists: New Zealand vs Cook Islands – Round 2, 2026 Rugby League World Cup
"New Zealand and Cook Islands have reduced their squads to 20 ahead of their 2026 Rugby League World Cup match at One NZ Stadium.
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