Kangaroos cop late blow with star ruled out ahead of Cook Islands clash

An Australian star has withdrawn from the Kangaroos' third World Cup match.

By Leo Twemlow · Zero Tackle

Published: Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 3:00 AM

Key Things to Know

Cameron Murray has been ruled out of Australia's World Cup clash with the Cook Islands.
The Australian forward was withdrawn from the lineup on the day of the match.
The match is Australia's third fixture of the 2026 Rugby League World Cup.

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Australian Kangaroos forward Cameron Murray has been ruled out of the Rugby League World Cup match against the Cook Islands on the day of kickoff. The late withdrawal deals a blow to Australia ahead of their third fixture of the tournament.

The Kangaroos are scheduled to face the Cook Islands at Queensland Country Bank Stadium on October 31, 2026. Murray's absence requires a reshuffle to the lineup just hours before the contest.

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Kangaroos cop late blow with star ruled out ahead of Cook Islands clash

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