Rugby League
World Cup 2026
Everything you need to know about the Rugby League World Cup 2026 — schedule, teams, venues, tickets, and how to watch. Across Australia, New Zealand & Papua New Guinea. Starts 15 October 2026.
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The 2026 Rugby League World Cup is not just one tournament — it is three. The Men’s, Women’s, and Wheelchair World Cups all run simultaneously across Australia, New Zealand, and Papua New Guinea.
This is the 17th edition of the Rugby League World Cup since it first began in France in 1954. Defending champions Australia will look to retain their title on home soil, while England, Samoa, New Zealand, and Tonga will all be fighting to topple them.
Men’s · Women’s · Wheelchair
For the first time in the Southern Hemisphere, all three World Cups run side by side.
Men’s World Cup
10 nations across 9 cities. Australia, England, New Zealand, Samoa, Tonga, Fiji, PNG, Lebanon, France & Cook Islands.
Women’s World Cup
8 women’s teams in 2 groups. Australia, England, New Zealand, PNG, Samoa, France, Wales and one qualifier.
Wheelchair World Cup
8 wheelchair teams all at WIN Entertainment Centre, Wollongong. Ireland, England, USA, Wales, Australia, NZ and more.
Recent Articles & News
Stay updated with the latest schedules, team news, and tournament guides.
Official RLWC 2026 Schedule Released
Check out the full list of fixtures, venues, and kick-off times for all 53 matches across Australia, NZ, and PNG.
Kangaroos Squad Depth Analysis
Can the defending champions retain their title on home soil? We look at the potential squad for the 2026 campaign.
Suncorp Stadium: The Grand Final Venue
Everything you need to know about Brisbane’s iconic stadium, the host of the RLWC 2026 Grand Final.
How to Secure Your RLWC 2026 Tickets
A complete guide on ticket pricing, release dates, and how to avoid scams when buying for the World Cup.
The History of the Rugby League World Cup
From the first tournament in 1954 to the modern era, explore the rich history of the greatest prize in Rugby League.
Where to Watch RLWC 2026 Live
Full list of international broadcast partners and streaming options for every match of the tournament.
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