Rugby League World Cup 2022: Squads, match schedule, start times, players to watch

The Rugby League World Cup is here! Check out everything you need to know as the tournament kicks off — teams, times, players to watch and more.

Jeremiah Nanai will be a player to watch at the Rugby League World Cup. Picture: Ian Hitchcock/Getty Images

The Rugby League World Cup kicks off on Sunday and it’s set to be one of the most hotly-contested tournaments in the event’s history.

Tonga and Samoa have emerged as genuine threats to the traditional World Cup powerhouses — Australia, New Zealand and England.

Cowboys young gun Jeremiah Nanai and Roosters teen sensation Joseph Suaalii headline an exciting bunch of new faces on the international stage, while there are also some unfamiliar names that will get their chance to shine on he big stage.

Check out the teams and times for the opening weekend of action, and read on for the players to watch at the 2022 Rugby League World Cup.

* Note: teams are listed in positions, not jersey numbers

SUNDAY (all times AEDT)

England v Samoa at 12:30am

England:

1. Sam Tomkins 2. Tommy Makinson 3. Kallum Watkins 4. Herbie Farnworth 5. Dominic Young 6. Jack Welsby 7. George Williams 8. Thomas Burgess 9. Michael McIlorum 10. Luke Thompson 11. Victor Radley 12. Elliott Whitehead 13. Morgan Knowles

Bench: Matty Lees, Mike Cooper, Chris Hill, Mike McMeeken

Samoa:

1. Joseph Suaalii 2. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow3. Izack Tago 4. Stephen Crichton 5. Brian To’o6. Jarome Luai 7. Anthony Milford 8. Josh Papali’i 9. Danny Levi 10. Junior Paulo (c) 11. Jayden Su’a 12. Josh Aloiai 13. Kelma Tuilagi

Bench: Martin Taupau, Spencer Leniu, Chanel Harris-Tavita, Tyrone May

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James Tedesco will captain Australia at the World Cup. Picure: Getty Images

Australia v Fiji at 5:30am

Australia:

1. James Tedesco 2. Josh Addo-Carr3. Latrell Mitchell 4. Valentine Holmes 5. Murray Taulagi 6. Cameron Munster 7. Daly Cherry-Evans 8. Tino Fa’asuamaleaui 9. Ben Hunt 10. Jake Trbojevic 11. Angus Crichton 12. Jeremiah Nanai 13. Cameron Murray

Bench: Harry Grant, Reuben Cotter, Patrick Carrigan, Jack Wighton

Fiji

1. Sunia Turuva 2. Mitieli Vulikijapani3. Kevin Naiqama 4. Semi Valemei 5. Maika Sivo 6. Siti Moceidreke 7. Brandon Wakeham 8. King Vuniyayawa 9. Apisai Koroisau 10. Tui Kamikamica 11. Viliame Kikau 12. Siua Wong 13. Lamar Manuel-Liolevave

Bench: Penioni Tagituimua, Jowasa Drodrolagi, Ben Nakubuwai, Taniela Sadrugu

MONDAY

Scotland v Italy at 12:30am

Scotland:

1. Lachlan Walmsley 2. Matty Russell 3. Bayley Liu 4. Kieran Buchanan 5. Davey Dixon

6. Bailey Hayward 7. Ryan Brierley 8. Logan Bayliss-Brow 9. Liam Hood

10. Sam Luckley 11. Euan Aitken 12. Kane Linnett 13. James Bell

Bench: Kyle Schneider, Luke Bain, Jack Teanby, Ben Hellewell

Italy:

1. Luke Polselli 2. Richard Lepori 3. Daniel Atkinson 4. Ethan Natoli5. Jake Maizen 6. Jack Campagnolo 7. Radean Robinson 8. Jack Colovatti 9. Dean Parata 10. Brendan Santi 11. Luca Moretti 12. Luke Hodge 13. Nathan Brown

Bench: Joe Tramontana, Ryan King, Gioele Celerino, Ronny Palumbo

Jamaica v Ireland at 3am

Jamaica:

1. Ashton Golding 2. Ben Jones-Bishop 3. Joe Brown 4. Jacob Ogden 5. Alex Young 6. James Woodburn-Hall 7. Greg Johnson 8. Bradley Ho 9. Kieran Rush 10. Michael Lawrence 11. Keenan Tomlinson 12. Mo Agoro 13. Jordan Andrade

Bench: Andrew Simpson, Ross Peltier, AJ Wallace, Aaron Jones-Bishop

Ireland:

1. Richie Myler 2. Innes Senior 3. Toby King 4. Ed Chamberlain 5. Louis Senior

6. Luke Keary 7. Joe Keyes 8. Liam Byrne 9. Joshua Cook 10. Jaimin Joliffe 11. James Bentley 12. Frankie Halton 13. Harry Rushton

Bench: Brendan O’Hagan, James Hasson, George King, James McDonnell

Joseph Manu will line up at fullback for New Zealand. Picture: Getty Images

New Zealand v Lebanon at 5:30am

New Zealand:

1. Joseph Manu 2. Ronaldo Mulitalo 3. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad 4. Peta Hiku 5. Jordan Rapana 6. Dylan Brown 7. Jahrome Hughes 8. Jesse Bromwich 9. Brandon Smith 10. James Fisher-Harris 11. Isaiah Papali’i 12. Kenneath Bromwich 13. Joseph Tapine

Bench: Kieran Foran, Moses Leota, Nelson Asofa-Solomona, Briton Nikora

Lebanon:

1. Jacob Kiraz 2. Josh Mansour 3. Joshua Maree 4. Brad Morkos 5. Abbas Miski 6. Adam Doueihi 7. Mitchell Moses 8. Kayne Kalache 9. Michael Tannous 10. Elie Al-Zakham 11. Jaxson Rahme 12. Charbel Tasipale 13. James Roumanos

Bench: Anthony Layoun, Andrew Kazzi, Reece Robinson, Jalal Bazzaz

TUESDAY

France v Greece at 5:30am

WEDNESDAY

Tonga v Papua New Guinea at 5:30am

THURSDAY

Wales v Cook Islands at 5:30am

WORLD CUP PLAYERS TO WATCH

JEREMIAH NANAI (Australia)

Backrow. Age 19.

The NRL’s rookie of the year is set to cap a dream season with a Kangaroos jersey. Starred for the Cowboys and was in rare try-scoring form for a forward – crossing 17 times in 23 games. Nanai is a real shot of forcing his way onto the bench in Australia’s best 17. Off-contract come November 1, with a host of clubs circling to offer him a massive payday.

Jeremiah Nanai could add X-factor to the Kangaroos bench. Picture: Ian Hitchcock/Getty Images

TEVITA TATOLA (Tonga)

Prop. Age 25.

Came of age for the Rabbitohs in the back end of the season to become one of the game’s best props – playing in all but one of South Sydney’s matches this year. Carried the brunt of the late-year absence of teammate Tom Burgess. Forms part of a strong Tongan forward pack who go into the tournament quietly confident they can take out the top prize. Tatola may start from the bench given Tonga’s depth but will be a key member of any success.

KAI PEARCE-PAUL (England)

Centre/backrow. Age 21.

Newcastle fans will get an early glimpse about what all the hype is about when it comes to the man they call KPP. Pearce-Paul – compared with dual-international Sonny Bill Williams – will join the Knights in 2024 from Wigan. He is only 21 and has played just 38 games but former England captain Jamie Peacock has already labelled Pearce-Paul as a “World Cup bolter”. He is a big centre/backrower and should see some pool stage action.

Kai Pearce-Paul has been compared to former dual code star Sonny Bill Williams. Picture: Pat Elmont/Getty Images

LACHLAN LAM (PNG)

Halfback. Age 24.

Headed to England to reinvent himself after being in and out of the NRL at the Roosters in recent years, joining Leigh, where dad Adrian is coach. Helped guide them to Super League promotion and has signed on to play next season. Starred for PNG in their 24-14 win against Fiji in June, scoring two tries and laying on another. NRL players in the squad include Alex Johnston, Xavier Coates and Justin Olam.

JOSEPH SUAALII (Samoa)

Fullback. Age 19.

Could have become one of the youngest Kangaroos of all time but opted to represent the country of his heritage. Would have played a bit part on the wing for the Kangaroos but now gets a chance to showcase all his skills. Expected to be given first crack at fullback and show why he has the rugby league world talking.

Joseph Suaalii is set to play fullback for a powerful Samoan team. Picture: NRL Photos

GEORGE KING (Ireland)

Prop. Age 27.

The Irish captain who just completed the first year of a three-year deal at Hull Kingston Rovers, starting 25 matches this season. Finished the year making an average of 26 tackles a game. Roosters star Luke Keary will provide some big-game experience, as will Richie Myler (Leeds), Jaimin Jolliffe (Gold Coast) and Frankie Halton (HKR). Ex-NRL players Harry Rushton and James Hasson are also in the squad.

DAVVY MOALE (Cook Islands)

Prop. Age 19.

The Rabbitohs teenage forward is going to have a long career if his first few seasons in the top grade are anything to go by. Moale played 12 matches this year as South Sydney take a slow approach with him. But there will be no hiding him during the tournament, with Moale expected to start and play big minutes for the Cook Islands. Their forward pack has loads of top-level experience, including Tinirau Arona, Makahesi Makatoa, Tepai Moeroa, Dylan Napa, Zane Tetevano and Brad Takairangi.

Davvy Moale s expected to play plenty of minutes for Cook Islands. Picture: Lars Roy

BRAD FEARNLEY (Italy)

Prop. Age 21.

A cornerstone of Penrith’s Jersey Flegg premiership-winning team, starting 19 of 21 matches this year, including an impressive 50-minute stint in the grand final against Newcastle. Ran for an average of 119 metres this year. Spent the pre-season training with the first-grade squad.

Nathan Brown and Cooper Johns are the only players in the Italy team to have played NRL this year.

SUNIA TURUVA (Fiji)

Winger. Age 20.

Fans were given a glimpse of the young Panthers flyer in three matches this year. He also starred in Penrith’s NSW Cup and state championship victories and re-signed with the Panthers until 2024 earlier this year. A genuine speedster who can play at fullback or on the wing. The Fijian squad is a bit weakened with a host of big-name players absent, including Tariq Sims and the Saifiti twins.

Sunia Turuva has speed to burn. Picture: Mark Kolbe/Getty Images

BILLY MAGOULIAS (Greece)

Lock. Age 25.

A fan favourite who wants to show he can still mix it at the top level. Started the year at Warrington but struggled with injuries. Eventually returned to Australia for personal reasons and finished the year with Newtown. Wants another crack at the NRL after 16 matches for the Sharks. This is a great platform for him. Will share the playmaking responsibilities with South Sydney duo Peter Mamouzelos and Lachlan Ilias.

JACOB KIRAZ (Lebanon)

Wing. Age 20.

One of the success stories for Canterbury this season. Through perseverance, he lived out his childhood dream to take the field for the Bulldogs. Won the club’s rookie of the year award after featuring in 15 matches and scoring six tries. Earned a two-year contract extension.

Lebanon have a side sprinkled with experience. Mitchell Moses will direct them around the park, while the likes of Josh Mansour, Abbas Miski (Wigan) and James Roumanos (Bulldogs) should ensure they are competitive.

Jacob Kiraz has capped off good season for the Bulldogs with a spot in the Lebanon team. Picture: NRL Images

ASHTON GOLDING (Jamaica)

Fullback. Age 26.

One of the few Jamaican players who has experience at the top level in a squad expected to struggle in their inaugural World Cup. Golding comes into the tournament having played 18 matches for Huddersfield – largely off the interchange bench. Re-signed with the club in August for another two years.

JOEY MANU (New Zealand)

Fullback. Age 26.

Has long held an ambition to give fullback a crack. Now he gets the chance to do so through an entire tournament on the biggest stage. Wearing the No.1 jersey, he ran for 398 metres during the mid-season Test win against Tonga – his first time at fullback for the Kiwis. Could be the player of the tournament if his showing this year is anything to go by.

SAM LUCKLEY (Scotland)

Prop. Age 26.

Worked his way through the lower tiers in England before finding a home at Salford the past two seasons. Was part of the Salford side who were bundled out by eventual premiers St Helens in the Super League semi-finals. He will make the switch to Hull KR next season. Scotland has a handful of experienced players, including Euan Aiken (Warriors), James Bell (St Helens) and Kane Linnett (HKR).

LUIS ROBERTS (Wales)

Centre. Age 20.

The towering outside back stands just 4cm shorter than Newcastle’s Dom Young. Roberts split his time with Leigh and Widnes in England’s Championship this year. Made his debut for Wales against France earlier this year. Caleb Aekins is the only player in the squad with a taste of the NRL. Aekins spent this year at the Leigh Centurions.

ARTHUR MOURGUE (France)

Five-eighth. Age 23.

An explosive style of half who loves running the ball. Expect him to be the focal point of France’s attack as he’s strong line-breaking runner. Englishman Sam Tomkins described him as the “most exciting French player in 10 years”. Was a utility for Catalans this year – spending time in the halves and fullback. Ex-Rooster Samisoni Langi is in the squad after representing Tonga previously.

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WORLD CUP SCHEDULE (AEDT times)

Sunday, October 16

England v Samoa - St James’ Park, Newcastle, 12.30am

Australia v Fiji - Headingley Stadium, Leeds, 5.30am

Monday, October 17

Scotland v Italy - Kingston Park, Newcastle, 12.30am

Jamaica v Ireland - Headingley Stadium, Leeds, 3am

NZ v Lebanon - Halliwell Jones Stadium, Warrington, 5.30am

Tuesday, October 18

France v Greece - Eco-Power Stadium, Doncaster, 5.30am

Wednesday, October 19

Tonga v PNG - Totally Wicked Stadium, St Helens, 5.30am

Thursday, October 20

Wales v Cook Islands - Leigh Sports Village, Leigh, 5.30am

Saturday, October 22

Australia v Scotland - Coventry Building Society Arena, 5.30am

Kangaroos skipper James Tedesco. Picture: Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images

Sunday, October 23

Fiji v Italy - Kingston Park, Newcastle, 12.30am

England v France - University of Bolton Stadium, Bolton, 3am

New Zealand v Jamaica - MKM Stadium, Hull, 5.30am

Monday, October 24

Lebanon v Ireland - Leigh Sports Village, Leigh, 12.30am

Samoa v Greece - Eco-Power Stadium, Doncaster, 3am

Tuesday, October 25

Tonga v Wales - Totally Wicked Stadium, St Helens, 5.30am

Wednesday, October 26

Papua New Guinea v Cook Islands - Halliwell Jones Stadium, Warrington, 5.30am

Saturday, October 29

NZ v Ireland - Headingley Stadium, 5.30am

Sunday, October 30

England v Greece - Bramall Lane, Sheffield, 12.30am

Fiji v Scotland - Kingston Park, Newcastle, 3am

Australia v Italy - Totally Wicked Stadium, St Helens, 5.30am

Lebanon v Jamaica - Leigh Sports Village, Leigh, 11pm

Joey Manu will be crucial to New Zealand’s World Cup chances. Picture: Pat Elmont/Getty Images

Monday, October 31

Tonga v Cook Islands - Riverside Stadium, Middlesbrough, 1.30am

Samoa v France - Halliwell Jones Stadium, Warrington, 4am

Tuesday, November 1

Papua New Guinea v Wales - Eco-Power Stadium, Doncaster, 6.30am

QUARTER-FINALS

Saturday, November 5

QF1: Winner Group B v Runner-up Group C

John Smith’s Stadium, Huddersfield, 6.30am

Sunday, November 6

QF2: Winner Group A v Runner-up Group D

DW Stadium, Wigan, 1.30am

QF3: Winner Group C v Runner-up Group B

MKM Stadium, Hull, 6.30am

Monday, November 7

QF4: Winner Group D v Runner-up Group A

Halliwell Jones Stadium, Warrington, 1.30am

SEMI-FINALS

Saturday, November 12

SF1: Winner QF1 v Winner QF3 - Elland Road, Leeds, 6.45am

Sunday, November 13

SF2: Winner QF2 v Winner QF4 - Emirates Stadium, London, 1.30am

FINAL

Sunday, November 20

Winner SF1 v Winner SF2 - Old Trafford, Manchester, 3am

Australia won the 2017 Rugby League World Cup. Picture: Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images

THE SQUADS

AUSTRALIA

Josh Addo-Carr (Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs), Matt Burton (Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs), Reagan Campbell-Gillard (Parramatta Eels), Patrick Carrigan (Brisbane Broncos), Daly Cherry-Evans (Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles), Nathan Cleary (Penrith Panthers), Lindsay Collins (Sydney Roosters), Reuben Cotter (North Queensland Cowboys), Angus Crichton (Sydney Roosters), Tino Fa’asuamaleaui (Gold Coast Titans), Campbell Graham (South Sydney Rabbitohs), Harry Grant (Melbourne Storm), Valentine Holmes (North Qld Cowboys), Ben Hunt (St George Illawarra Dragons), Liam Martin (Penrith Panthers), Latrell Mitchell (South Sydney Rabbitohs), Cameron Munster (Melbourne Storm), Cameron Murray (South Sydney Rabbitohs), Jeremiah Nanai (North Qld Cowboys), Murray Taulagi (North Qld Cowboys), James Tedesco (Sydney Roosters), Jake Trbojevic (Manly Sea Eagles), Jack Wighton (Canberra Raiders), Isaah Yeo (Penrith Panthers).

ENGLAND

Andy Ackers (Salford Red Devils), Joe Batchelor (St Helens), John Bateman (Wigan Warriors), Tom Burgess (South Sydney Rabbitohs), Mike Cooper (Wigan Warriors), Herbie Farnworth (Brisbane Broncos), Ryan Hall (Hull KR), Chris Hill (Huddersfield Giants), Morgan Knowles (St Helens), Matty Lees (St Helens), Tommy Makinson (St Helens), Michael McIlorum (Catalans Dragons), Mike McMeeken (Catalans Dragons), Mikolaj Oledzki (Leeds Rhinos), Kai Pearce-Paul (Wigan Warriors), Victor Radley (Sydney Roosters), Marc Sneyd (Salford Red Devils), Luke Thompson (Canterbury Bulldogs), Sam Tomkins (Catalans Dragons), Kallum Watkins (Salford Red Devils), Jack Welsby (St Helens), Elliott Whitehead (Canberra Raiders), George Williams (Warrington Wolves), Dom Young (Newcastle Knights).

FRANCE

Lambert Belmas (Toulouse Olympique XIII), Alrix Da Costa (Dragons Catalans), Jordan Dezaria (Dragons Catalans), Morgan Escaré (Salford Red Devils), Benjamin Garcia (Dragons Catalans), Tony Gigot (Toulouse Olympique XIII), Mickaël Goudemand (Dragons Catalans), Benjamin Jullien (Dragons Catalans), Matthieu Laguerre (Dragons Catalans), Samisoni Langi (Dragons Catalans), Corentin Le Cam (Dragons Catalans), Paul Marcon (Toulouse Olympique XIII), Anthony Marion (Toulouse Olympique XIII), Arthur Mourgue (Dragons Catalans), Eloi Pelissier (Toulouse Olympique XIII), Maxime Puech (Albi RL XIII), Arthur Romano (Dragons Catalans), César Rougé (Dragons Catalans), Justin Sangaré (Toulouse Olympique XIII), Paul Séguier (Dragons Catalans), Gadwin Springer (Featherstone Rovers), Maxime Stefani (Toulouse Olympique XIII), Louis Jouffret (Halifax Panthers), Fouad Yaha (Dragons Catalans).

GREECE

Jordan Meads (Sunshine Coast), Lachlan Ilias (South Sydney Rabbitohs), Stefanos Bastas (Coventry Bears), Nikolaos Bosmos (Rhodes Knights), Terry Constantinou (Sunbury Tigers), Aris Dardamanis (Aris Eagles), Nick Flocas (Ipswich Jets), Myles Gal, Jake Kambos (Wests Magpies), Kosta Katsidonis (Rhodes Knights), Greg Koutsimporgiorgos (Aris Eagles), Billy Magoulias (Newtown Jets), Peter Mamouzelos (South Sydney Rabbitohs), John Mitsias (Wests Magpies), Nick Mougios (South Sydney Rabbitohs), Thodoris Nianiakas (Woolston Rovers), Ionnis Nake, Chaise Robinson (South Sydney Rabbitohs), Ionnis Rousoglou (Aris Eagles), Sebastian Sell (Mittagong Lions), Liam Sui Tin, Vasili Tsikrikas (Canterbury Bulldogs), Robert Tuliatu (London Broncos), Adam Vrahnos (London Broncos), Mitchell Zampetides (Wests Magpies).

IRELAND

James Bentley (Leeds), Keanan Brand (Leigh), Liam Byrne (Wigan), Ed Chamberlain (Leigh), Josh Cook (Canterbury Bulldogs), Frankie Halton (Hull KR), James Hasson (South Sydney Rabbitohs), Jaimin Jolliffe (Gold Coast Titans), Luke Keary (Sydney Roosters), Joe Keyes (Halifax), Toby King (Warrington), George King (Hull KR), Ben Mathiou (Featherstone), James McDonnell (Wigan), Ronan Michael (York), Robbie Mulhern (Warrington), Richie Myler (Leeds), Dan Norman (St Helens), Henry O’Kane (Wests Tigers), Harry Rushton (Huddersfield), Innes Senior (Huddersfield), Louis Senior (Hull KR), Michael Ward (Batley).

ITALY

Giordano Arena (Catania Bulls), Daniel Atkinson (Sunshine Coast Falcons), Simone Boscolo (RC Salon XIII), Nathan Brown (Parramatta Eels), Jack Campagnolo (South Sydney Rabbitohs), Gieolo Celerino (Racing Saint Gaudens), Jack Colovatti (Parramatta Eels), Luke Hodge (Blacktown Workers Sea Eagles), Anton Iaria (Barrow Raiders), Cooper Johns (Melbourne Storm), Ryan King (Whitehaven), Richard Lepori (Swinton Lions), Jake Maizen (Sunshine Coast Falcons), Luca Moretti (Parramatta Eels), Ethan Natoli (Newtown Jets), Ippolito Occhialini (Lignano Sharks), Rinaldo Palumbo (London Broncos), Dean Parata (London Broncos), Kyle Pickering (Cronulla Sharks), Luke Polselli (Sunshine Coast Falcons), Alex Rojatto (Lignano Sharks), Brendan Santi (Keighley Cougars), Alec Susino (Penrith Panthers), Nicholas Tilburg (Wentworthville), Joseph Tramontana (Blacktown Workers Sea Eagles).

JAMAICA

Jordan Andrade (unnattached), Mo Agoro (Keighley Cougars), Chevaughn Bailey (Duhaney Park Red Sharks), Joe Brown (Workington Town), Jy-Mel Coleman (unattached), Joel Farrell (Sheffield Eagles), Ashton Golding (Huddersfield Giants), Bradley Ho (Keighley Cougars), Greg Johnson (Batley Bulldogs), Aaron Jones-Bishop (Cornwall RLFC), Ben Jones-Bishop (Sheffield Eagles), Michael Lawrence (Huddersfield Giants), Abevia McDonald (London Skolars), Khamisi McKain (Duhaney Park Red Sharks), Jacob Ogden (York City Knights), Ross Peltier (Dewsbury Rams), Kieran Rush (Huddersfield Giants), Andrew Simpson (Duhaney Park Red Sharks), Marvin Thompson (Duhaney Park Red Sharks), Keenen Tomlinson (Dewsbury Rams), Renaldo Wade (Duhaney Park Red Sharks), AJ Wallace (Bradford Bulls), James Woodburn-Hall (Halifax Panthers), Alex Young (Workington Town).

LEBANON

Jalal Bazzaz (Wests Illawarra), Adam Doueihi (Wests Tigers), Hanna El-Nachar (Penrith Panthers), Toufic El-Hajj (American University of Beirut), Elie El-Zakhem (Parramatta Eels), Atef Hamdan (Wolves, Lebanon), Kayne Kalache (Newtown Jets), Andrew Kazzi (Western Suburbs Magpies), Jacob Kiraz (Canterbury Bulldogs), Bilaal Maarbani (Blacktown Workers Sea Eagles), Anthony Layoun (St Marys Saints), Josh Mansour (South Sydney Rabbitohs), Josh Maree (Wentworthville United), Tony Maroun (Ryde-Eastwood Hawks), Abbas Miski (Wigan Warriors), Brandon Morkos (Canberra Raiders), Mitchell Moses (Parramatta Eels), Jaxson Rahme (South Sydney Rabbitohs), Khalil Rahme (Mt Pritchard Mounties), Khaled Rajab (Canterbury Bulldogs), Reece Robinson (unattached), James Roumanos (Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles), Mikey Tannous (Wests Tigers), Charbel Tasipale (Newtown Jets).

NEW ZEALAND

Nelson Asofa-Solomona (Melbourne Storm), Jesse Bromwich (Melbourne Storm), Kenneath

Bromwich (Melbourne Storm), Dylan Brown (Parramatta Eels), James Fisher-Harris (Penrith Panthers), Kieran Foran (Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles), Peta Hiku (North Qld Cowboys), Jahrome Hughes (Melbourne Storm), Sebastian Kris (Canberra Raiders), Moses Leota (Penrith Panthers), Isaac Liu (Gold Coast Titans), Joseph Manu (Sydney Roosters), Jeremy Marshall-King (Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs), Ronaldo Mulitalo (Cronulla Sharks), Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad (Canberra Raiders), Briton Nikora (Cronulla Sharks), Marata Niukore (Parramatta Eels), Isaiah Papali’i (Parramatta Eels), Jordan Rapana (Canberra Raiders), Brandon Smith (Melbourne Storm), Scott Sorensen (Penrith Panthers), Joseph Tapine (Canberra Raiders), Jared Waerea-Hargreaves (Sydney Roosters), Dallin Watene-Zelezniak (Warriors).

SAMOA

Josh Aloiai (Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles), Fa’amanu Brown (Wests Tigers), Stephen Crichton (Penrith Panthers), Mathew Feagai (St George-Illawarra Dragons), Braden Hamlin-Uele (Cronulla Sharks), Chanel Harris-Tavita (Warriors), Royce Hunt (Cronulla Sharks), Oregon Kaufusi (Parramatta Eels), Spencer Leniu (Penrith Panthers), Danny Levi (Huddersfield Giants), Jarome Luai (Penrith Panthers), Taylan May (Penrith Panthers), Tyrone May (Catalans Dragons), Anthony Milford (Newcastle Knights), Josh Papalii (Canberra Raiders), Junior Paulo (Parramatta Eels), Jaydn Su’a (St George-Illawarra Dragons), Joseph Suaalii (Sydney Roosters), Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow (North Qld Cowboys), Izack Tago (Penrith Panthers), Martin Taupau (Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles), Brian To’o (Penrith Panthers), Kelma Tuilagi (Wests Tigers).

SCOTLAND

Euan Aiken (Warriors), Luke Bain (Parramatta Eels), Logan Bayliss-Brow (Brisbane Broncos), James Bell (St Helens), Ryan Brierley (Salford Red Devils), Keiran Buchanan (Batley Bulldogs), Lewis Clarke (Edinburgh Eagles), Davey Dixon (Dewsbury Rams), Charlie Emslie (Barrow Raiders), Dale Ferguson (Dewsbury Rams), Calum Gahan (London Broncos), Guy Graham (Whitehaven RLFC), Bailey Hayward (Canterbury Bulldogs), Ben Hellewell (Featherstone Rovers), Liam Hood (Wakefield), Kane Linnett (Hull KR), Bayley Liu (Sheffield Eagles), Sam Luckley (Salford Red Devils), Matty Russell (Toulouse), Kyle Schneider (Mackay Cutters), Jack Teanby (York City Knights), Shane Toal (Barrow Raiders), Lachlan Walmsley (Halifax Panthers), Alex Walker (London Broncos).

TONGA

Tolutau Koula (Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles), Daniel Tupou (Sydney Roosters), Moses Suli (St George Illawarra Dragons), Sione Katoa (Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs), Talatau Amone (St George Illawarra Dragons), Isaiya Katoa (Penrith Panthers), Soni Luke (Penrith Panthers), Siua Taukeiaho (Sydney Roosters), David Fifita (Gold Coast Titans), Keon Koloamatangi (South Sydney Rabbitohs), Felise Kaufusi (Melbourne Storm), Siosifa Talaki (Cronulla Sharks), Ben Murdoch-Masila (Warriors), Haumole Olakau’atu (Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles), Siliva Havili (South Sydney Rabbitohs), Jason Taumalolo (North Qld Cowboys), Addin-Fonua Blake (Warriors), Tuimoala Lolohea (Huddersfield Giants), Will Hopoate (St Helens), Tesi Niu (Brisbane Broncos), Konrad Hurrell (St Helens), Will Penisini (Parramatta Eels), Tevita Tatola (South Sydney Rabbitohs), Moeaki Fotuaika (Gold Coast Titans).

COOK ISLANDS

Tevin Arona (Auckland), Tinirau Arona (Wakefield Trinity), Geoffrey Daniela (St Marys Saints), Johnathon Ford (Featherstone Rovers), Anthony Gelling (Auckland), Kayal Iro (Cronulla Sharks), Makahesi Makatoa (Parramatta Eels), Steven Marsters (Thirroul Butchers), Esan Marsters-Siavale (Huddersfield Giants), Davvy Moale (South Sydney Rabbitohs), Tepai Moeroa (Melbourne Storm), Dylan Napa (Catalan Dragons), Ruatapu Ngatikaura (Wests Tigers), Moses Noovao-McGreal (Norths Devils), Pride Pettersen-Robati (Warriors), Dominique Peyroux (Toulouse Olympique), Brendan Piakura (Brisbane Broncos), Reuben Porter (Tweed Heads Seagulls), Vincent Rennie (Newtown Jets), Reubenn Rennie (Newtown Jets), Brad Takairangi (Hull Kingston Rovers), Aaron Teroi (CQ Capras), Zane Tetevano (Leeds Rhinos), Paul Ulberg (London Broncos). Stand-by players are Adam Tangata (Halifax), Malachi Morgan (Southport Tigers).

WALES

Caleb Aekins (Leigh Centurions), Bailey Antrobus (York City Knights), Gavin Bennion (Rochdale Hornets), Joe Burke (West Wales Raiders), Chester Butler (Bradford Bulls), Mike Butt (Swinton Lions), Connor Davies (Workington Town), Curtis Davies (Whitehaven), Rhys Evans (Bradford Bulls), Will Evans (Whitehaven), Kyle Evans (Wakefield Trinity), Ben Evans (Bradford Bulls), Dan Fleming (Featherstone Rovers), Matty Fozard (Widnes Vikings), Dalton Grant (London Broncos), Tom Hopkins (Barrow Raiders), Elliot Kear (Bradford Bulls), Rhodri Lloyd (Swinton Lions), James Olds (Valley Diehards), Ollie Olds (Valley Diehards), Josh Ralph (Mounties), Luis Roberts (Leigh Centurions), Anthony Walker (Bradford Bulls), Rhys Williams (Salford Red Devils).

PAPUA NEW GUINEA

Wellington Albert (London Broncos), Jacob Alick (Gold Coast Titans), Keven Appo (PNG Hunters), Watson Boas (Doncaster), Xavier Coates (Melbourne Storm), Edene Gebbie (Townsville Blackhawks), Edwin Ipape (Leigh Centurions), Zev John (Central Capras), Alexander Johnston (South Sydney Rabbitohs), Lachlan Lam (Leigh Centurions), Kyle Laybutt (Townsville Blackhawks), Nene Macdonald (Leigh Centurions), Rhyse Martin (Leeds Rhinos), Sylvester Namo (PNG Hunters), Jimmy Ngutlik (Wests Magpies), Justin Olam (Melbourne Storm), Nixon Putt (Central Capras), Daniel Russell (Brisbane Tigers), Jeremiah Simbiken (Redcliffe Dolphins), Rodrick Tai (PNG Hunters), Sherwin Tanabi (PNG Hunters), Wesser Tenza (PNG Hunters), Emmanuel Waine (PNG Hunters), Mckenzie Yei Ketepa (Central Capras).

FIJI

Jowasa Drodrolagi (Whitehaven), Tui Kamikamica (Melbourne Storm), Vuate Karawalevu (Sydney Roosters), Viliame Kikau (Penrith Panthers), Apisai Koroisau (Penrith Panthers), Pio Seci (Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles), Lamar Manuel-Liolevave (Tweed Seagulls), Isaac Lumelume (Canterbury Bulldogs), Netane Masima (Wests Magpies), Kaylen Miller (Mounties), Laitia Moceidreke (North Qld Cowboys), Sitiveni Moceidreke (London Broncos), Kevin Naiqama (Sydney Roosters), Ben Nakubuwai (Leigh Centurions), Henry Raiwalui (Mounties), Joseph Ratuvakacereivalu (Redcliffe Dolphins), Mikaele Ravalawa (St George Illawarra Dragons), Taniela Sadrugu (North Qld Cowboys), Maika Sivo (Parramatta Eels), Penioni Tagituimu (Redcliffe Dolphins), Sunia Turuva (Penrith Panthers), Semi Valemei (Canberra Raiders), King Vuniyayawa (Salford Reds), Brandon Wakeham (Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs), Josh Wong (Sydney Roosters).

Originally published as Rugby League World Cup 2022: Squads, match schedule, start times, players to watch