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Every Super League and Championship player named to feature in Rugby League World Cup week three

A total of 45 Super League and Championship players will take part in the final group games of the Rugby League World Cup, with the team lists for week three now confirmed. The action starts with England, who need to…

By Sam Brocksom · Serious About Rugby League

Published: Tuesday, 27 October 2026 at 4:00 PM

Key Things to Know

A total of 45 Super League and Championship players are named for Rugby League World Cup week three fixtures.
Eleven Super League players are included in England's squad to face Papua New Guinea.
France's lineup features 16 players drawn from Super League and Championship sides.

The Story in 60 Seconds

A total of 45 Super League and Championship players have been named across the squad lists for the final group games of the Rugby League World Cup. Key matchups in week three include England facing Papua New Guinea, New Zealand meeting Fiji, Australia playing Cook Islands, Lebanon taking on France, and Tonga facing Samoa.

England and France feature the highest concentrations of players from the British competitions. Eleven players represent Super League clubs in the England squad, including Warrington Wolves' George Williams and Matty Ashton, while France includes 16 players across Catalans Dragons, Toulouse Olympique, Hull KR, Huddersfield Giants, and Hull FC.

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