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There’s been a flurry of press releases since Sunday’s NRL grand final and all ten national squads have now been confirmed for the 2026 Rugby League World Cup which begins on Thursday 15 October in Sydney.
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The 23-man team lists make for interesting reading in more ways than one and provide a revealing snapshot of which clubs — in both hemispheres — command the greatest share of international talent in 2026.
The Sporting News looks takes a closer look at the data behind all 230 players named for the Men’s tournament.
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2026 Rugby League World Cup: Players per competition
Competition | Players | Percent |
NRL | 149 | 64.8% |
Super League | 46 | 20.0% |
Queensland Cup | 15 | 6.5% |
NSW Cup | 5 | 2.2% |
Other competitions | 15 | 6.5% |
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2026 Rugby League World Cup: Players per club
Club | Players | Percent |
Sydney Roosters | 14 | 6.1% |
Dolphins | 12 | 5.2% |
New Zealand Warriors | 11 | 4.8% |
Manly Sea Eagles | 11 | 4.8% |
Wests Tigers | 11 | 4.8% |
Toulouse Olympique | 11 | 4.8% |
Newcastle Knights | 10 | 4.3% |
Melbourne Storm | 10 | 4.3% |
Penrith Panthers | 10 | 4.3% |
Canterbury Bulldogs | 10 | 4.3% |
South Sydney Rabbitohs | 8 | 3.5% |
Parramatta Eels | 8 | 3.5% |
Wigan Warriors | 8 | 3.5% |
Brisbane Broncos | 7 | 3.0% |
Gold Coast Titans | 7 | 3.0% |
North Queensland Cowboys | 7 | 3.0% |
Cronulla Sharks | 6 | 2.6% |
Catalans Dragons | 6 | 2.6% |
Hull KR | 5 | 2.2% |
London Broncos | 5 | 2.2% |
Canberra Raiders | 4 | 1.7% |
Seven other clubs have three players at the 2026 Rugby League World Cup, while six clubs have two players and sixteen clubs have one player.
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