Australian Kangaroos coach Kevin Walters has named his team to play New Zealand in the Rugby League World Cup 2026 Final at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane on Sunday.
Walters has stuck to his winning formula for the World Cup decider naming the same team that ran out 44-12 winners over Samoa in the semi-final in Sydney last weekend.
“We’ve been building with our performances throughout the tournament and we’re in a World Cup Final. This is where you want to be playing at your best and everything in our preparation has focused on getting the best performance on the biggest stage,” said Walters.
“Making a World Cup Final is hard, and winning a World Cup is even harder. It’s a great challenge against New Zealand, and the players are excited for the opportunity to earn a piece of their own history in the Kangaroos jersey.”
The Rugby League World Cup 2026 Final will be broadcast live and exclusive in Australia on Seven and 7plus, on Sky Sport in New Zealand and Digicel in Papua New Guinea.
The blockbuster double-header at Suncorp Stadium will see the Australian Jillaroos take on New Zealand in the Women’s Final before the Kangaroos face the Kiwis with a 6:35pm AEST kick off.
Kangaroos team to play New Zealand
Rugby League World Cup 2026 – Final
15 November 2026, Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
1.Reece Walsh
2. Jack Bostock
3. Kotoni Staggs
4. Bradman Best
5. Tom Trbojevic
6. Cameron Munster
7. Tom Dearden
8. Patrick Carrigan
9. Harry Grant
10. Tino Fa’asuamaleaui
11. Jacob Preston
12. Liam Martin
13. Isaah Yeo ©
14. Ethan Strange
15. Keaon Koloamatangi
16. Cameron Murray
17. Reuben Cotter
18. Latrell Mitchell
19. Sam Walker
20. Blayke Brailey
21. Lindsay Smith
22. James Tedesco
23. David Fifita
