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

Team Lists: England vs Fetu Samoa - 30-Oct-2026

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

Team Lists: Fiji Bulikula vs France - 31-Oct-2026

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

Team Lists: Kiwi Ferns vs Papua New Guinea Orchids - 31-Oct-2026

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

Team Lists: Australian Jillaroos vs Wales - 01-Nov-2026

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.