The 2026 Rugby League World Cup is kicking off on Thursday, October 15, with a host of Bulldogs set to represent their nations throughout the month-long tournament.
Other Rugby League International matches will be played throughout the period as well for an action-packed end to the year with matches in Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea!
Men's World Cup & International Representatives
Women's World Cup & International Representatives
Men's World Cup Representatives
Selections for the Men's 2026 Rugby League World Cup have been confirmed, with seven Bulldogs set to take the International Stage!
Australia: Jacob Preston
Second rower Jacob Preston has been selected in the 23-man Kangaroos squad, capping off another fantastic year for the Bulldogs - and will be in line to make his International debut in the green and gold of Australia.
England: Max King
Front rower Max King has been selected to feature in England's 23-man squad, with an opportunity to make his International debut following his State of Origin selection in 2025.
Lebanon: Alex Conti & Jacob Kiraz
Young halfback Alex Conti - fresh off being named joint winner of the Terry Lamb NSW Cup Player of the Year Award - has been named to feature in the Lebanon squad alongside Jacob Kiraz.
Conti, who began the year playing in the SG Ball Cup Under 19s side, will have the opportunity to make his International debut for the Cedars. Meanwhile, Kiraz will be looking to build on his three appearances in the red, green and white.
New Zealand: Leo Thompson
Leo Thompson has been selected in a fearsome New Zealand Kiwis' squad. Following his first season at the Club, Thompson will be looking to build upon his five matches in black and white.
Toa Samoa: Stephen Crichton & Enari Tuala
Bulldogs Captain Stephen Crichton has been selected to represent Toa Samoa in his second Rugby League World Cup alongside new face Enari Tuala.
Crichton was a key member of Samoa's run to the 2021 Rugby League World Cup Final, where he sunk hosts England in the Semi-Final, while Tuala will have the chance to represent the island nation in his first World Cup.
Women's World Cup Representatives
Squad announcements for the Women's 2026 Rugby League World Cup have been finalised, with eleven Bulldogs featuring in the tournament and a further three taking part in a separate Test match.
England: Hope Millard
Hope Millard is set to make her international debut after being selected in the England squad. The 21-year-old Widnes-born front rower has made an ascension onto the World Cup stage in just her second season in the NRLW.
Fiji: Tamika Jones & Latisha Smythe
Back row duo Tamika Jones & Latisha Smythe have both been selected for the Fiji Bulikula squads.
Jones, in her first year at the Club and in the 13-player code, has shot into the International scene, while Smythe will reprise her place in the Fiji squad having made her debut in 2024.
New Zealand Ferns: Angelina Teakaraanga-Katoa, Alexis Tauaneai, Ashleigh Quinlan
Trio Angelina Teakaraanga-Katoa, Alexis Tauaneai, Ashleigh Quinlan have been selected for the New Zealand Ferns side.
Already capped at International level, Teakaraanga-Katoa, Tauaneia and Quinlan will be out to bring the World Cup back to New Zealand for the first time since 2008.
Fetu Samoa: Evelyn Roberts, Monica Tagoai, Mary-Jane Taito & Leilani Wilson
Bulldogs quartet Evelyn Roberts, Monica Tagoai, Mary-Jane Taito and Leilani Wilson have been selected to play for Fetu Samoa in the Women's Rugby League World Cup.
All four will be out to make their International debuts, with Roberts, Taito and Wilson capping off impressive rookie seasons in the NRLW, while Tagoai was selected in last year's Pacific Championship squad.
Wales: Tayla Preston
Bulldogs Co-Captain Tayla Preston will don the famous Red of Wales, in doing so making her International debut, after featuring for Australia in the Prime Minister's XIII.
Tonga International Test: Kalosipani Hopoate, Simina Lokotui & Paea Uilou
Bulldogs triumvirate Kalosipani Hopoate, Simina Lokotui and Paea Uilou have been selected to play in the Tonga XIII squad.
While they won't be competing in the Women's Rugby League World Cup, they will face the Cook Islands in an end of season Test at St Mary's Stadium on Saturday, October 10.
