Super League Players at the Rugby League World Cup 2026, Club by Club
Super League will have a big presence at the Rugby League World Cup 2026, even though the tournament is on the other side of the world.
But which clubs are sending the most players, and where will your club’s stars be playing in Australia, New Zealand and PNG?
47 Super League players are in the men’s World Cup squads, led by Toulouse Olympique with 11 and Wigan Warriors with eight, while Leeds Rhinos have none.
Most are with England and France, but Super League stars are also playing for Fiji, Lebanon, Samoa, Tonga, PNG and the Cook Islands.
Below, you’ll find every player club by club, plus the Women’s Super League players in England’s women’s squad.
We’ll update this list if injuries force any late changes before the tournament starts on 15 October.
Quick Answer: Super League Players at the Rugby League World Cup 2026
- Total: 47 Super League players in the men’s squads
- Most by club: Toulouse Olympique (11), Wigan Warriors (8), Catalans Dragons (6)
- By nation: France 19, England 13, PNG 4, Cook Islands 4, Fiji 3, Lebanon 2, Samoa 1, Tonga 1
- No men’s players: Leeds Rhinos
- Women’s: 18 Women’s Super League players in England Women’s squad
Super League Players at the Rugby League World Cup 2026 by Club
Here is every Super League player in all 10 men’s squads, sorted by club.
| Club | Total | Players (nation) |
|---|---|---|
| Toulouse Olympique | 11 | Lambert Belmas, Tiaki Chan, Louis Grossemy, Mathieu Jussaume, Thomas Lacans, Benjamin Laguerre, Cesar Rouge, Romeo Tropis (France); Reubenn Rennie, Paul Ulberg (Cook Islands); James Roumanos (Lebanon) |
| Wigan Warriors | 8 | Zach Eckersley, Ethan Havard, Junior Nsemba, Brad O’Neill, Harry Smith, Luke Thompson, Sam Walters (England); Abbas Miski (Lebanon) |
| Catalans Dragons | 6 | Guillermo Aispuro-Bichet, Julian Bousquet, Alrix Da Costa, Leo Darrelatour, Benjamin Garcia, Romain Navarrete (France) |
| Hull KR | 5 | Mikey Lewis, Jez Litten (England); Jordan Dezaria, Arthur Mourgue (France); Rhyse Martin (PNG) |
| Warrington Wolves | 3 | Matty Ashton, Ben Currie, George Williams (England) |
| Huddersfield Giants | 3 | Mathieu Cozza (France); Tu’imoala Lolohea (Tonga); Taane Milne (Fiji) |
| Hull FC | 2 | Amir Bourouh, Arthur Romano (France) |
| St Helens | 2 | Jack Welsby (England); Nene Macdonald (PNG) |
| Leigh Leopards | 2 | Edwin Ipape, Liam Horne (PNG) |
| Wakefield Trinity | 2 | Jazz Tevaga (Samoa); Mason Teague (Cook Islands) |
| Bradford Bulls | 2 | Waqa Blake (Fiji); Esan Marsters (Cook Islands) |
| Castleford Tigers | 1 | Semi Valemei (Fiji) |
| Leeds Rhinos | 0 | Jake Connor and Maika Sivo missed out |
Super League Players by Nation
France rely on Super League more than anyone, with 19 of their 23 players from Toulouse, Catalans, Hull FC, Hull KR and Huddersfield. See the France squad.
England have 13 Super League players, including seven from Wigan. See the full England squad.
PNG have four, led by captain Rhyse Martin of Hull KR. Five more play for London Broncos in the Championship. See the PNG Kumuls squad.
The Cook Islands also have four, including Toulouse pair Reubenn Rennie and Paul Ulberg. See the Cook Islands squad.
Fiji have three: Waqa Blake, Semi Valemei and Taane Milne. See the Fiji squad.
Samoa have one, Wakefield’s Jazz Tevaga, and Tonga have one, Huddersfield’s Tu’imoala Lolohea. See the Samoa and Tonga squads.
Lebanon have two: Wigan’s Abbas Miski and Toulouse’s James Roumanos. See the Lebanon squad.
Australia’s and New Zealand’s 23-man squads are made up entirely of NRL players. See the Kangaroos and Kiwis squads.
Which Super League Clubs Missed Out?
Leeds Rhinos have no men’s players at the World Cup. Jake Connor was left out of England’s squad, and Maika Sivo missed Fiji’s with an arm and shoulder injury.
Champions Wakefield have no England players after Mike McMeeken, Tom Johnstone and Caleb Hamlin-Uele were injured. Follow every absence on our injury list.
Women’s Super League Players at the World Cup
England Women have 18 Women’s Super League players in their 23: nine from Wigan, five from Leeds, two from St Helens, and one each from Huddersfield and York.
See every player on our England Women squad page.
How UK Fans Can Watch Their Club’s Stars
Every match is live on Premier Sports in the UK and Ireland, mostly in the morning. England play Tonga at 10:05am UK time on 17 October.
Check every kick-off in our kick-off times guide. Travelling out? An Australia eSIM from Airalo keeps you connected.
Super League Players at the World Cup: FAQ
How many Super League players are at the Rugby League World Cup 2026?
47 Super League players are in the men’s squads, with most playing for France and England.
Which Super League club has the most World Cup players?
Toulouse Olympique have 11, ahead of Wigan Warriors with eight and Catalans Dragons with six.
Do Leeds Rhinos have any players at the World Cup?
No men’s players. Jake Connor missed England’s squad and Maika Sivo is injured, but five Leeds women are in England Women’s squad.
Which Super League players are in England’s World Cup squad?
Thirteen, from Wigan (7), Warrington (3), Hull KR (2) and St Helens (1).
Is any Wakefield Trinity player at the World Cup?
Yes. Jazz Tevaga plays for Samoa and Mason Teague for the Cook Islands.
Conclusion
Super League is well represented at the Rugby League World Cup 2026, with Toulouse and Wigan leading the way.
France and England depend most on Super League talent, while the Pacific nations draw on a handful of key players.
See every squad in our teams guide, and get official news at rlwc2026.com.
Updates
- 7 October 2026: Lebanon’s squad added, with Wigan’s Abbas Miski and Toulouse’s James Roumanos, taking the total to 47.
- 6 October 2026: Page published with Super League players from every squad confirmed so far.
