BREAKING: Kevvie calls bolter into camp; big Haas call in stacked World Cup squads
The NRL season has concluded, shifting focus to the upcoming Rugby League World Cup. National squads are being finalized, with notable selection surprises and injury concerns impacting team rosters.
Why it matters
The Rugby League World Cup is a major international sporting event that draws significant viewership and economic interest in the Pacific and Australia.
NRL WORLD-CUP FOUR Kiwis debutants loom; Aussie’s shock bolter, Samoa cop big omissions: Every WC squad Surprise picks in Kev's world cup squad | 15:20 Fox League from Fox Sports October 6th, 2026 5:18 pm The NRL season is over and attention has quickly turned to the Rugby League World Cup, with a host of nations already naming their final squads for the tournament.
Kevin Walters confirmed his 23-man squad on Monday while England have sprung a selection shock and Tonga has confirmed its stacked list.
Read on for every squad ahead of the men’s World Cup!
Keaon Koloamatangi (South Sydney Rabbitohs)
Latrell Mitchell (South Sydney Rabbitohs)
Shadow players: Tom Jenkins (Penrith Panthers), Hamish Stewart (St George Illawarra Dragons), Ethan Strange (Canberra Raiders)
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