Rugby League World Cup 2026, Round 3, women's, official team lists, injuries, updates

Author: NRL.com
Timestamp: Tue 27 Oct 2026, 04:00 PM

Official squads, team lists and schedule for all Round 3 matches of the 2026 Women's Rugby League World Cup.

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Note: The Women's World Cup will be played under the same rules as the NRLW competition, with four players on the interchange and an 18th player.

World Cup Round 3 Team Lists

England v Samoa, Friday 5.45pm AEDT at WIN Stadium, Wollongong

Round 3 - Round 3 - Friday 30 Oct

6:45 am

England

Samoa

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for England is number 1 Fran Goldthorp

Fullback for Samoa is number 1 Destiny Mino-Sinapati
Winger for England is number 2 Anna Davies

Winger for Samoa is number 2 Mercedez Taulelei-Siala
Centre for England is number 3 Georgia Wilson

Centre for Samoa is number 3 Monica Tagoai
Centre for England is number 4 Connie Boyd

Centre for Samoa is number 4 Tyra Ekepati
Winger for England is number 5 Amelia Brown

Winger for Samoa is number 5 Freedom Crichton Ropati
Five-Eighth for England is number 6 Isabel Rowe

Five-Eighth for Samoa is number 6 Evania Isa'ako
Halfback for England is number 7 Georgia Roche

Halfback for Samoa is number 7 Pauline Piliae-Rasabale

Forwards

Prop for England is number 8 Mary Coleman

Prop for Samoa is number 8 Annetta Nuuausala
Hooker for England is number 9 Keara Bennett

Hooker for Samoa is number 9 Mary-Jane Taito
Prop for England is number 10 Liv Wood

Prop for Samoa is number 10 Laikha Clarke
2nd Row for England is number 11 Lucy Murray

2nd Row for Samoa is number 11 Leilani Wilson
2nd Row for England is number 12 Hollie-Mae Dodd

2nd Row for Samoa is number 12 Ivana Lolesio
Lock for England is number 13 Megan Williams

Lock for Samoa is number 13 Tavarna Papalii

Interchange

Interchange for England is number 14 Jodie Cunningham

Interchange for Samoa is number 14 Jetaya Faifua
Interchange for England is number 15 Vicky Whitfield

Interchange for Samoa is number 15 Fanua Rimoni
Interchange for England is number 16 Hope Millard

Interchange for Samoa is number 16 Jaydika Tafua
Interchange for England is number 17 Lucie Sams

Interchange for Samoa is number 17 Christabelle Onesemo-Tuilaepa

Reserves

Replacement for England is number 18 Jenna Foubister

Replacement for Samoa is number 18 Jasmine Fogavini
Reserve for England is number 19 Ruby Bruce

Reserve for Samoa is number 19 Christian Pio
Reserve for England is number 20 Evie Cousins

Reserve for Samoa is number 20 Evelyn Roberts
Reserve for England is number 21 Molly Jones

Reserve for Samoa is number 21 Anastasia Leatupue
Reserve for Samoa is number 22 Amanii Misa

Evie Cousins
Georgia Wilson
Mary Coleman
Ruby Bruce

Amanii Misa
Anastasia Leatupue
Christian Pio
Evelyn Roberts
Jasmine Fogavini

Eva Hunter

Amber Hall

Last updated: 10/27/2026 4:58:03 AM

England: The loss of backrower Eva Hunter to a leg injury has prompted a pack reshuffle, with Hollie-Mae Dodd shifting from prop to the backrow for Friday's must-win clash. Mary Coleman comes in at prop as a result. Captain Jodie Cunningham has overcome an ear injury suffered last week to be named on the bench while Georgia Roche returns at halfback in place of Jenna Foubister. Georgia Wilson replaces Molly Jones in the centres, with Hope Millard coming on to the interchange.

Samoa: Samoa have been dealt a major blow as they chase a semi-final berth with Amber Hall ruled out. The interchange forward was a wrecking ball for Samoa last week and Samoa will miss her impact up front on Friday night. Jaydika Tafua comes on to the bench as her replacement in the only change to the 17 that toppled Wales last week.

Fiji v France, Saturday 1.20pm AEDT at Cbus Super Stadium, Gold Coast

Round 3 - Round 3 - Saturday 31 Oct

2:20 am

Fiji

France

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Fiji is number 1 Cassie Staples

Fullback for France is number 1 Manon Samarra
Winger for Fiji is number 2 Maria Paseka

Winger for France is number 2 Margot Canal
Centre for Fiji is number 3 Isabella Waterman

Centre for France is number 3 Melissa Medina
Centre for Fiji is number 4 Taina Naividi

Centre for France is number 4 Perle Ramazeilles
Winger for Fiji is number 14 Tahlia Marshall

Winger for France is number 5 Haoua Kessely
Five-Eighth for Fiji is number 6 Luisa Yaranamua

Five-Eighth for France is number 6 Camille Boudaud
Halfback for Fiji is number 7 Losana Lutu

Halfback for France is number 7 Lisa Diraison

Forwards

Prop for Fiji is number 8 Latisha Smythe

Prop for France is number 8 Elisa Akpa
Hooker for Fiji is number 9 Sereana Naitokatoka

Hooker for France is number 9 Cristina Song Puche
Prop for Fiji is number 16 Lorren Ieli

Prop for France is number 10 Elodie Pacull
2nd Row for Fiji is number 11 Elizabeth Naleba

2nd Row for France is number 11 Perrine Monsarrat
2nd Row for Fiji is number 13 Talei Holmes

2nd Row for France is number 12 Stacy Bessiere
Lock for Fiji is number 10 Leilani Ahsam

Lock for France is number 13 Leila Bessahli

Interchange

Interchange for Fiji is number 12 Ema Masi

Interchange for France is number 14 Fanny Ramos
Interchange for Fiji is number 17 Aliti Namoce

Interchange for France is number 15 Salome Segala
Interchange for Fiji is number 18 Naomi Tegu

Interchange for France is number 16 Louisa Tooman
Interchange for Fiji is number 20 Rory Muller

Interchange for France is number 17 Justine Roses

Reserves

Replacement for Fiji is number 15 Teaghan Hartigan

Replacement for France is number 18 Tessa Benmalek
Reserve for Fiji is number 5 Sienna Laing

Reserve for France is number 19 Amael Vilanove
Reserve for Fiji is number 19 Abigayle Sekitoga

Reserve for France is number 20 Noemie Samuel
Reserve for Fiji is number 21 Nanise Vakacavu

Reserve for France is number 21 Chahrazad Himoudi
Reserve for Fiji is number 22 Ebony Laing

Reserve for France is number 22 Tallis Eranossian

Aliti Namoce
Ebony Laing
Maria Paseka
Rory Muller

Amael Vilanove
Chahrazad Himoudi
Louisa Tooman
Tessa Benmalek

Last updated: 10/27/2026 4:58:03 AM

Fiji: Maria Paseka has been named to return from a leg injury that forced her out of last week's win over PNG. Paseka's return sees Sienna Laing move to the reserves, while there have been a number of changes to the forward pack. Lorren Ieli will start at prop, with Talei Holmes shifting to the backrow and Leilani Ahsam moves to lock. Rory Muller, Ema Masi and Aliti Namoce are the new faces on the interchange.

France: After shifting to prop last week, Leila Bessahli has returned to lock for Saturday's match, prompting a forward pack reshuffle for the French. Cristina Song Puche is back in the starting side at hooker and Elodie Pacull returns to start at prop. Fanny Ramos shifts to the interchange and Louisa Tooman returns to the bench after missing last week. Elisa Akpa takes over at captain with Tallis Eranossian moving to the reserves.

New Zealand v Papua New Guinea, Saturday 5.45pm AEDT at Cbus Super Stadium, Gold Coast

Round 3 - Round 3 - Saturday 31 Oct

6:45 am

New Zealand

Papua New Guinea

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for New Zealand is number 1 Apii Nicholls

Fullback for Papua New Guinea is number 1 Anika Butler
Winger for New Zealand is number 2 Leianne Tufuga

Winger for Papua New Guinea is number 2 Jasmine Joe
Centre for New Zealand is number 3 Abigail Roache

Centre for Papua New Guinea is number 3 Relna Wuruki-Hosea
Centre for New Zealand is number 4 Stacey Waaka

Centre for Papua New Guinea is number 4 Tia Molo
Winger for New Zealand is number 5 Mackenzie Wiki

Winger for Papua New Guinea is number 5 Naomi Kelly
Five-Eighth for New Zealand is number 6 Zahara Temara

Five-Eighth for Papua New Guinea is number 6 Fleur Ginn
Halfback for New Zealand is number 7 Raecene McGregor

Halfback for Papua New Guinea is number 7 Cynthiah Peters

Forwards

Prop for New Zealand is number 8 Alexis Tauaneai

Prop for Papua New Guinea is number 8 Elsie Albert
Hooker for New Zealand is number 9 Georgia Hale

Hooker for Papua New Guinea is number 9 Ua Ravu
Prop for New Zealand is number 10 Shannon Mato

Prop for Papua New Guinea is number 10 Jenny David
2nd Row for New Zealand is number 11 Shaniece Monschau

2nd Row for Papua New Guinea is number 11 Emily Veivers
2nd Row for New Zealand is number 12 Kaiyah Atai

2nd Row for Papua New Guinea is number 12 Shellie Long
Lock for New Zealand is number 13 Angelina Teakaraanga-Katoa

Lock for Papua New Guinea is number 13 India Seeto

Interchange

Interchange for New Zealand is number 14 Ashleigh Quinlan

Interchange for Papua New Guinea is number 14 Therese Aiton
Interchange for New Zealand is number 15 Otesa Pule

Interchange for Papua New Guinea is number 15 Essay Banu
Interchange for New Zealand is number 16 Brooke Anderson

Interchange for Papua New Guinea is number 16 Gemma Walker
Interchange for New Zealand is number 17 Ivana Lauitiiti

Interchange for Papua New Guinea is number 17 Vanesa Nakas

Reserves

Replacement for New Zealand is number 18 Tenika Willison

Replacement for Papua New Guinea is number 18 Mala Mark
Reserve for New Zealand is number 19 Brianna Clark

Reserve for Papua New Guinea is number 19 Mya Muller
Reserve for New Zealand is number 20 Chantay Kiria-Ratu

Reserve for Papua New Guinea is number 20 Josephine Howard
Reserve for New Zealand is number 21 Trinity Tauaneai

Reserve for Papua New Guinea is number 21 Lilah Malabag
Reserve for New Zealand is number 22 Annessa Biddle

Reserve for Papua New Guinea is number 22 Jafinda Sap

Brianna Clark
Leianne Tufuga
Otesa Pule
Shannon Mato
Zahara Temara

Jafinda Sap
Jasmine Joe
Josephine Howard
Lilah Malabag
Mala Mark
Mya Muller

Mele Hufanga

Belinda Gwasamun
Ivania Wong

Last updated: 10/27/2026 5:44:03 AM

New Zealand: Kiwi Ferns coach Ricky Henry has named a near full-strength squad after giving a host of players a rest last week. New Zealand have received a major boost with Raecene McGregor named after being cleared of a serious ankle injury. The halfback will partner Zahara Temara in the halves. Leianne Tufuga is back on the wing, with Georgia Hale to start at hooker and Shannon Mato at prop. Shaniece Monschau moves to the starting side in the backrow, while Angelina Teakaraanga-Katoa has been named at lock. Mele Hufanga will sit out the match, with Abigail Roache to line up in the centres.

Papua New Guinea: The loss of Belinda Gwasamun has seen Emily Veivers shift to the backrow, with India Seeto coming into the starting side at lock. Therese Aiton comes on to the interchange as a result. No changes to the backline as the Orchids chase an upset over the Kiwi Ferns.

Australia v Wales, Sunday 3.40pm AEDT at CommBank Stadium, Sydney

Round 3 - Round 3 - Sunday 1 Nov

4:40 am

Australia

Wales

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Australia is number 1 Tamika Upton

Fullback for Wales is number 1 Leanne Burnell
Winger for Australia is number 2 Jaime Chapman

Winger for Wales is number 2 Zoe Heeley
Centre for Australia is number 3 Jessica Sergis

Centre for Wales is number 3 Jade Mullen
Centre for Australia is number 4 Isabelle Kelly

Centre for Wales is number 4 Hannah Bluck
Winger for Australia is number 5 Abbi Church

Winger for Wales is number 5 Sian Williams
Five-Eighth for Australia is number 6 Jesse Southwell

Five-Eighth for Wales is number 6 Ffion Lewis
Halfback for Australia is number 7 Tarryn Aiken

Halfback for Wales is number 7 Tayla Preston

Forwards

Prop for Australia is number 8 Ellie Johnston

Prop for Wales is number 8 Agnes Wood
Hooker for Australia is number 9 Quincy Dodd

Hooker for Wales is number 9 Carys Marsh
Prop for Australia is number 10 Makenzie Weale

Prop for Wales is number 10 Emily Hughes
2nd Row for Australia is number 11 Kezie Apps

2nd Row for Wales is number 11 Georgia Cussons
2nd Row for Australia is number 12 Sariah Paki

2nd Row for Wales is number 12 Paige Travis
Lock for Australia is number 13 Olivia Kernick

Lock for Wales is number 13 Bethan Dainton

Interchange

Interchange for Australia is number 14 Keeley Nizza

Interchange for Wales is number 14 Kathryn Salter
Interchange for Australia is number 15 Keilee Joseph

Interchange for Wales is number 15 Erin Williams
Interchange for Australia is number 16 Sarah Togatuki

Interchange for Wales is number 16 Gracie Hobbs
Interchange for Australia is number 17 Tiana Penitani Gray

Interchange for Wales is number 17 Lucia Davies

Reserves

Replacement for Australia is number 18 Shaylee Bent

Replacement for Wales is number 18 Dani McGifford
Reserve for Australia is number 19 Olivia Higgins

Reserve for Wales is number 19 Amberley Ruck
Reserve for Australia is number 20 Millie Elliott

Reserve for Wales is number 20 Frances Layton
Reserve for Australia is number 21 Jocelyn Kelleher

Reserve for Wales is number 21 Hollie Brussels
Reserve for Australia is number 22 Sheridan Gallagher

Reserve for Wales is number 22 Katie Carr

Jesse Southwell
Jessica Sergis
Keeley Nizza
Keilee Joseph
Kezie Apps
Sheridan Gallagher

Dani McGifford
Ffion Lewis
Frances Layton
Hollie Brussels
Lucia Davies

Julia Robinson
Simaima Taufa

Jasmine Gibbons

Last updated: 10/27/2026 4:58:02 AM

Australia: Coach Jess Skinner has rotated her squad and given a number of players a rest as they build towards the semi-finals. Jesse Southwell will start at five-eighth in place of Jocelyn Kelleher, while Ellie Johnston and Makenzie Weale have been named at prop. Quincy Dodd comes in at hooker, with Sariah Paki to start in the backrow. Kezie Apps returns from last week's rest, with Tiana Penitani Gray shifting to the interchange. Jess Sergis returns to the centres in place of injured back Julia Robinson (wrist). Sheridan Gallagher has replaced Robinson in the squad and has been listed in the reserves.

Wales: A couple of changes to the starting side for Wales as they chase a monumental upset over the Jillaroos. Ffion Lewis comes into the side at five-eighth and will partner Tayla Preston in the halves. Carys Marsh has shifted from the bench to the starting side and will lineup at hooker. Lucia Davies has been added to the interchange for her first appearance at the World Cup.