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World Club Challenge ON as Sydney Roosters make call on location

Wakefield Trinity WILL get the chance to become club rugby league’s top side early next year - with the World Club Challenge set to go ahead.

By Aaron Bower · Love Rugby League

Published: Saturday, 10 October 2026 at 4:00 AM

Key Things to Know

The Sydney Roosters have agreed to travel to England to play Wakefield Trinity in the World Club Challenge.
The match is planned for early 2027 between the newly crowned Super League and NRL champions.
Elland Road in Leeds and Oakwell in Barnsley are the two frontrunners to host the fixture.

The Story in 60 Seconds

The World Club Challenge is set to proceed in early 2027 after the Sydney Roosters agreed to travel to England. The NRL champions, coached by Trent Robinson, will face newly crowned Super League winners Wakefield Trinity after both sides captured their respective league titles.

Discussions will now focus on securing an English venue for the fixture. Leeds United's Elland Road and Barnsley's Oakwell have emerged as the primary contenders, with Wakefield owner Matt Ellis favoring Oakwell while RL Commercial prefers Elland Road.

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