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FINAL TEAMS: Fiji vs Cook Islands – Round 1, 2026 Rugby League World Cup

LATE MAIL: Fiji and Cook Islands have confirmed their final lineups for the 2026 Rugby League World Cup match at McDonald Jones Stadium.

By Zero Tackle · Zero Tackle

Published: Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 3:42 AM

Key Things to Know

Fiji defeated the Cook Islands 40-12 in Round 1 of the 2026 Rugby League World Cup.
Fiji held a dominant 28-0 lead at halftime at McDonald Jones Stadium.
Solomone Saukuru scored two tries, while Brandon Wakeham kicked six conversions for Fiji.

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Fiji secured a comprehensive 40-12 victory over the Cook Islands in Round 1 of the 2026 Rugby League World Cup at McDonald Jones Stadium. Fiji took commanding control early, establishing a 28-0 lead by halftime through clinical finishing across the park.

Solomone Saukuru led the scoring with two tries, alongside four-pointers from Waqa Blake, Jacob Saifiti, Taane Milne, Caleb Navale, and Kitione Kautoga. Brandon Wakeham kicked six conversions for Fiji, while Maui Winitana-Patelesio and Davvy Moale scored second-half tries for the Cook Islands.

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FINAL TEAMS: Fiji vs Cook Islands – Round 1, 2026 Rugby League World Cup

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