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Tonga announces 24-man Rugby League World Cup squad for 2026

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 5, 2026, 10:57 PM

Last updated Oct 5, 2026

Tonga announces 24-man Rugby League World Cup squad for 2026
Summary

Tonga has revealed its 24-man squad ahead of the 2026 Rugby League World Cup, set to begin on October 15. Tyson Frizell is included and will become the first player to represent three different countries in World Cups, having previously played for Wales and Australia. Coach Kristian Woolf still needs to make one final cut from the squad. Other notable inclusions are the Fainu brothers, while Daniel Tupou, Tonga's all-time try-scorer, will miss out. Jason Taumalolo is also named and expected to compete in his final World Cup.

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Key Details
  • •Tonga's selection process is ongoing, with one player to be cut.
  • •Tyson Frizell has played for Wales and Australia in previous World Cups.
  • •Daniel Tupou and Isaiah Iongi are among notable absentees.
  • •The tournament starts on October 15 in 2026.
Latest Updates
  • 10:57 PMZero Tackle NRL — Samoa confirm 23-man Rugby League World Cup squad
  • 9:27 PMZero Tackle NRL — Tonga confirm 24-man Rugby League World Cup squad
What they're saying
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Mate Ma’a Tonga have confirmed their squad with one name still to be cut.

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Multiple NRL stars were not selected by Ben Gardiner.

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