Team Lineups for Rugby League World Cup 2026 Round 3 Announced

Essential Team Information for Round 3

The anticipation builds as the 2026 Rugby League World Cup enters its third round, with teams confirming their line-ups for this weekend's matches. Fans can now look forward to the finalized 1-17 line-ups, interchange benches, and reserves for each game.

Match Schedule for Round 3

The excitement of Round 3 showcases numerous exciting fixtures for both the men's and women's tournaments. Here's what you need to know:

Men’s Matches

• England vs Papua New Guinea
  When: Friday, 30 October 2026 – 8:05pm (AEDT)
  Where: WIN Stadium, Wollongong
  Television: Channel 7 / 7plus
  Referee: Gerard Sutton
• New Zealand vs Fiji
  When: Saturday, 31 October 2026 – 3:30pm (AEDT)
  Where: Cbus Super Stadium, Gold Coast
  Television: Channel 7 / 7plus
  Referee: Grant Atkins
• Australia vs Cook Islands
  When: Saturday, 31 October 2026 – 8:05pm (AEDT)
  Where: Queensland Country Bank Stadium, Townsville
  Television: Channel 7 / 7plus
  Referee: Ashley Klein
• Lebanon vs France
  When: Sunday, 1 November 2026 – 5:40pm (AEDT)
  Where: CommBank Stadium, Sydney
  Television: Channel 7 / 7plus
  Referee: Liam Moore
• Tonga vs Samoa
  When: Sunday, 1 November 2026 – 8:05pm (AEDT)
  Where: CommBank Stadium, Sydney
  Television: Channel 7 / 7plus
  Referee: Adam Gee

Women’s Matches

• England vs Samoa
  When: Friday, 30 October 2026 – 5:45pm (AEDT)
  Where: WIN Stadium, Wollongong
  Television: Channel 7 / 7plus
  Referee: Chris Kendall
• Fiji vs France
  When: Saturday, 31 October 2026 – 1:20pm (AEDT)
  Where: Cbus Super Stadium, Gold Coast
  Television: Channel 7 / 7plus
  Referee: Tara Jones
• New Zealand vs Papua New Guinea
  When: Saturday, 31 October 2026 – 5:45pm (AEDT)
  Where: Cbus Super Stadium, Gold Coast
  Television: Channel 7 / 7plus
  Referee: Belinda Sharpe
• Australia vs Wales
  When: Sunday, 1 November 2026 – 3:40pm (AEDT)
  Where: CommBank Stadium, Sydney
  Television: Channel 7 / 7plus
  Referee: Kasey Badger

Preview Your Favorite Matches

With the team lists now confirmed, fans are encouraged to check out full previews for each match, offering insights and analysis as the teams prepare to hit the field:

• England vs Papua New Guinea
• New Zealand vs Fiji
• Australia vs Cook Islands
• Tonga vs Samoa

Embrace the action as the Rugby League World Cup heats up, showcasing intense competition and remarkable talent on display!