2019 Rugby League World Cup 9s squads

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The 2019 Rugby League World Cup 9s was an international rugby league tournament played in the rugby league nines format, to be held in Australia on 18 and 19 October 2019. Twelve national teams competed, with four of those also fielding women's teams. The squads consisted of 16 players.

Contents

Players' positions are listed as either backs (BK) or forwards (FW). Their age is given as of the tournament's opening day, 18 October 2019.

Pool A

Australia

Coach:Flag of Australia (converted).svg Mal Meninga

Australia named their 16-man squad on 7 October 2019. [1] Cody Walker and Curtis Scott were originally named, but withdrew. They were replaced by Daly Cherry-Evans and Campbell Graham respectively. [2]

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)Club
2 BK Josh Addo-Carr 28 July 1995 (aged 24)Flag of Australia (converted).svg Melbourne Storm
14 FW Jai Arrow 12 July 1995 (aged 24)Flag of Australia (converted).svg Gold Coast Titans
12 BK AJ Brimson 9 September 1998 (aged 21)Flag of Australia (converted).svg Gold Coast Titans
15 FW Nathan Brown 1 March 1993 (aged 26)Flag of Australia (converted).svg Parramatta Eels
3 BK Daly Cherry-Evans 20 February 1989 (aged 30)Flag of Australia (converted).svg Manly Warringah Sea Eagles
8 BK Kyle Feldt 9 February 1992 (aged 27)Flag of Australia (converted).svg North Queensland Cowboys
11 FW David Fifita 25 February 2000 (aged 19)Flag of Australia (converted).svg Brisbane Broncos
6 FW Tyson Frizell 9 October 1991 (aged 28)Flag of Australia (converted).svg St. George Illawarra Dragons
16 BK Reuben Garrick 30 June 1997 (aged 22)Flag of Australia (converted).svg Manly Warringah Sea Eagles
10 BK Campbell Graham 2 June 1999 (aged 20)Flag of Australia (converted).svg South Sydney Rabbitohs
4 FW Wade Graham (captain)25 October 1990 (aged 28)Flag of Australia (converted).svg Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks
9 BK Clinton Gutherson 9 September 1994 (aged 25)Flag of Australia (converted).svg Parramatta Eels
5 BK Ben Hunt 27 March 1990 (aged 29)Flag of Australia (converted).svg St. George Illawarra Dragons
7 BK Mitchell Moses 17 September 1994 (aged 25)Flag of Australia (converted).svg Parramatta Eels
13 BK Ryan Papenhuyzen 10 June 1998 (aged 21)Flag of Australia (converted).svg Melbourne Storm
1 BK Kalyn Ponga 30 March 1998 (aged 21)Flag of Australia (converted).svg Newcastle Knights

New Zealand

Coach:Flag of Australia (converted).svg Michael Maguire

New Zealand named their 16-man squad on 9 October 2019. [3] James Fisher-Harris and Jordan Rapana were originally named, but withdrew and were replaced by Zane Tetevano and Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad respectively. [4] Braden Hamlin-Uele was ruled out after the final squads had been finalised. Adam Blair was brought in as a late replacement. [5]

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)Club
8 FW Leeson Ah Mau 20 December 1989 (aged 29)Flag of New Zealand.svg New Zealand Warriors
FW Adam Blair 23 March 1986 (aged 33)Flag of New Zealand.svg New Zealand Warriors
7 BK Dylan Brown 21 June 2000 (aged 19)Flag of Australia (converted).svg Parramatta Eels
5 FW Corey Harawira-Naera 18 May 1995 (aged 24)Flag of Australia (converted).svg Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs
1 BK Jamayne Isaako 5 June 1996 (aged 23)Flag of Australia (converted).svg Brisbane Broncos
6 BK Shaun Johnson (captain)9 September 1990 (aged 29)Flag of Australia (converted).svg Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks
12 FW Jeremy Marshall-King 2 December 1995 (aged 23)Flag of Australia (converted).svg Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs
2 BK Ken Maumalo 16 July 1994 (aged 25)Flag of New Zealand.svg New Zealand Warriors
3 BK Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad 2 August 1995 (aged 24)Flag of Australia (converted).svg Canberra Raiders
4 FW Briton Nikora 7 December 1997 (aged 21)Flag of Australia (converted).svg Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks
9 BK Kodi Nikorima 3 April 1994 (aged 25)Flag of New Zealand.svg New Zealand Warriors
13 FW Kevin Proctor 28 February 1989 (aged 30)Flag of Australia (converted).svg Gold Coast Titans
16 BK Bailey Simonsson 18 February 1998 (aged 21)Flag of Australia (converted).svg Canberra Raiders
15 BK Reimis Smith 13 May 1997 (aged 22)Flag of Australia (converted).svg Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs
10 FW Joseph Tapine 4 May 1994 (aged 25)Flag of Australia (converted).svg Canberra Raiders
14 FW Zane Tetevano 4 November 1990 (aged 28)Flag of Australia (converted).svg Sydney Roosters

Papua New Guinea

Coach:Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg Michael Marum

PNG named their 16-man squad on 1 October 2019. [6] James Segeyaro and Lachlan Lam were originally named, but were replaced by Moses Meninga and Wartovo Puara. [7]

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)Club
10 BK Stargroth Amean 9 March 1991 (aged 28)Flag of England.svg Barrow Raiders
7 BK Watson Boas 8 November 1994 (aged 24)Flag of England.svg Doncaster
1 BK Edene Gebbie 6 May 1995 (aged 24)Flag of Australia (converted).svg Wynnum Manly Seagulls
14 BK Edwin Ipape 2 February 1999 (aged 20)Flag of Australia (converted).svg Wynnum Manly Seagulls
6 BK Kyle Laybutt 26 September 1995 (aged 24)Flag of Australia (converted).svg Townsville Blackhawks
2 BK Bernard Lewis 23 October 1997 (aged 21)Flag of Australia (converted).svg Sydney Roosters
13 BK Garry Lo 1 November 1993 (aged 25)Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg PNG Hunters
12 FW Rhyse Martin (captain)1 March 1993 (aged 26)Flag of England.svg Leeds Rhinos
16 FW Moses Meninga 6 June 1993 (aged 26)Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg PNG Hunters
4 BK Justin Olam 23 December 1993 (aged 25)Flag of Australia (converted).svg Melbourne Storm
9 FW Wartovo Puara 24 June 1990 (aged 29)Flag of England.svg Barrow Raiders
8 FW Nixon Putt 3 March 1995 (aged 24)Flag of Australia (converted).svg Norths Devils
3 BK Daniel Russell 5 December 1995 (aged 23)Flag of Australia (converted).svg North Queensland Cowboys
11 BK Jedidiah Simbiken 28 September 1998 (aged 21)Flag of Australia (converted).svg Redcliffe Dolphins
15 BK Stanford Talita 29 December 1995 (aged 23)Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg Hela Wigmen
5 BK Terry Wapi 30 August 1996 (aged 23)Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg PNG Hunters

United States

Coach:Flag of Australia (converted).svg Sean Rutgerson

The United States named a 20-man training squad on 3 September 2019. [8] The final 16-man squad was announced on 10 October 2019. [9]

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)Club
2 BK Ryan Burroughs 26 August 1991 (aged 28)Flag of the United States.svg Northern Virginia Eagles
15 FW Brock Davies 14 June 1990 (aged 29)Flag of the United States.svg Brooklyn Kings
9 FW Connor Donehue 9 May 1996 (aged 23)Flag of the United States.svg Brooklyn Kings
11 FW Joe Eichner 9 October 1991 (aged 28)Flag of Australia (converted).svg Northern Pride
20 BK Bureta Faraimo 16 July 1990 (aged 29)Flag of England.svg Hull F.C.
14 BK Jay Florimo 28 April 1990 (aged 29)Flag of Australia (converted).svg The Entrance Tigers
7 BK Kristian Freed 4 July 1987 (aged 32)Flag of Australia (converted).svg Wests Mitchelton Panthers
17 FW Khalial Harris 14 January 1995 (aged 24)Flag of the United States.svg Jacksonville Axemen
13 FW Daniel Howard 13 December 1984 (aged 34)Flag of Australia (converted).svg Wentworthville Magpies
6 BK Charlie Jones 20 April 1991 (aged 28)Flag of the United States.svg Jacksonville Axemen
1 BK Corey Makelim 6 January 1994 (aged 25)Flag of England.svg Sheffield Eagles
4 BK Ronaldo Mulitalo 17 November 1999 (aged 19)Flag of Australia (converted).svg Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks
10 FW Mark Offerdahl (captain)15 October 1987 (aged 32)Flag of Australia (converted).svg Goondiwindi Boars
8 FW Eddy Pettybourne 13 February 1988 (aged 31)Flag of Australia (converted).svg Central Queensland Capras
3 BK Junior Vaivai 18 January 1990 (aged 29)Flag of France.svg Toulouse Olympique
12 FW Jerome Veve 2 April 1997 (aged 22)Flag of Australia (converted).svg Souths Logan Magpies
5 BK David Washington 23 September 1990 (aged 29)Flag of the United States.svg Jacksonville Axemen

Pool B

England

Coach:Flag of Australia (converted).svg Wayne Bennett

England named their 16-man squad on 6 October 2019. [10] Jack Hughes was originally named, but withdrew due to injury. He was replaced by Blake Austin. [11]

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)Club
7 BK Blake Austin 1 February 1991 (aged 28)Flag of England.svg Warrington Wolves
1 FW Tom Burgess 21 April 1992 (aged 27)Flag of Australia (converted).svg South Sydney Rabbitohs
2 FW Daryl Clark 10 February 1993 (aged 26)Flag of England.svg Warrington Wolves
3 BK Jake Connor 18 October 1994 (aged 25)Flag of England.svg Hull F.C.
4 FW James Graham (captain)10 September 1985 (aged 34)Flag of Australia (converted).svg St. George Illawarra Dragons
5 BK Ryan Hall 27 November 1987 (aged 31)Flag of Australia (converted).svg Sydney Roosters
6 BK Ash Handley 16 February 1996 (aged 23)Flag of England.svg Leeds Rhinos
8 BK Reece Lyne 2 December 1992 (aged 26)Flag of England.svg Wakefield Trinity
9 BK Jermaine McGillvary 16 May 1988 (aged 31)Flag of England.svg Huddersfield Giants
10 FW Ryan Sutton 2 August 1995 (aged 24)Flag of Australia (converted).svg Canberra Raiders
11 BK Sam Tomkins 23 March 1989 (aged 30)Flag of France.svg Catalans Dragons
12 BK Jacob Trueman 16 February 1999 (aged 20)Flag of England.svg Castleford Tigers
13 FW Liam Watts 8 July 1990 (aged 29)Flag of England.svg Castleford Tigers
14 FW Elliott Whitehead 4 September 1989 (aged 30)Flag of Australia (converted).svg Canberra Raiders
15 BK Gareth Widdop 12 March 1989 (aged 30)Flag of Australia (converted).svg St. George Illawarra Dragons
16 BK George Williams 31 October 1994 (aged 24)Flag of England.svg Wigan Warriors

France

Coach:Flag of France.svg Aurélien Cologni

France named a 17-man squad on 2 October 2019. [12] Lilian Albert was originally named but withdrew. [13]

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)Club
6 BK Lucas Albert 4 July 1998 (aged 21)Flag of France.svg Catalans Dragons
13 FW Jason Baitieri (captain)2 July 1989 (aged 30)Flag of France.svg Catalans Dragons
4 FW Lambert Belmas 11 August 1997 (aged 22)Flag of France.svg Catalans Dragons
11 FW Charlie Bouzinac 10 January 1994 (aged 25)Flag of France.svg Lézignan Sangliers
8 FW Bastien Canet 26 June 1993 (aged 26)Flag of France.svg AS Carcassonne
9 FW Alrix Da Costa 2 October 1997 (aged 22)Flag of France.svg Catalans Dragons
16 FW Jordan Dezaria 6 November 1996 (aged 22)Flag of France.svg Toulouse Olympique
7 BK Louis Jouffret 24 August 1995 (aged 24)Flag of England.svg Featherstone Rovers
15 BK Mathieu Jussaume 17 May 1999 (aged 20)Flag of France.svg Toulouse Olympique
1 BK Thomas Lasvenes 6 May 1996 (aged 23)Flag of France.svg Villeneuve XIII RLLG
5 BK Paul Marcon 10 July 1995 (aged 24)Flag of France.svg Toulouse Olympique
2 BK Gavin Marguerite 12 August 1996 (aged 23)Flag of France.svg Toulouse Olympique
3 BK Hakim Miloudi 26 June 1993 (aged 26)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Toronto Wolfpack
14 BK Arthur Mourgue 7 May 1999 (aged 20)Flag of France.svg Saint-Estève XIII Catalan
12 FW Arthur Romano 17 August 1997 (aged 22)Flag of France.svg Catalans Dragons
10 FW Justin Sangaré 7 March 1998 (aged 21)Flag of France.svg Toulouse Olympique

Lebanon

Coach:Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rick Stone

Lebanon named their 16-man squad on 10 October 2019. [14] Anthony Layoun was originally named but was replaced by Jordan Samrani. [15] Jacob Kiraz and Jordan Samrani were ruled ineligible to participate due to being under the age of 18. Kiraz took the field against France, however. [16]

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)Club
13 FW Jalal Bazzaz Flag of Australia (converted).svg St George Illawarra Dragons
2 BK Jayden El-Jalkh 26 September 1997 (aged 22)Flag of Australia (converted).svg Western Suburbs Magpies
10 FW Elie El-Zakhem 17 April 1998 (aged 21)Flag of Australia (converted).svg Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs
14 BK Johnny-Lee Gabrael 22 August 2001 (aged 18)Flag of Australia (converted).svg Balmain Tigers
5 BK Ahmad Harajly 20 January 1994 (aged 25)Flag of the United States.svg New England Free Jacks
15 FW Kayne Kalache 10 June 1998 (aged 21)Flag of Australia (converted).svg Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs
7 BK Jacob Kiraz 23 November 2001 (aged 17)Flag of Australia (converted).svg North Queensland Cowboys
8 BK Bilal Maarbani 12 February 1998 (aged 21)Flag of Australia (converted).svg Wests Tigers
4 BK John-Paul Nohra Flag of Australia (converted).svg Parramatta Eels
6 BK Adam Rizk 27 January 1999 (aged 20)Flag of Australia (converted).svg North Sydney Bears
12 BK Josh Rizk 22 March 2001 (aged 18)Flag of Australia (converted).svg Balmain Tigers
1 BK Reece Robinson 13 June 1987 (aged 32)Flag of Australia (converted).svg Queanbeyan Kangaroos
3 BK Travis Robinson 13 June 1987 (aged 32)Flag of Australia (converted).svg Newtown Jets
16 FW James Roumanos 10 August 1999 (aged 20)Flag of Australia (converted).svg Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs
9 BK Jordan Samrani Flag of Australia (converted).svg Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks
11 FW Charbel Tasipale 24 February 2000 (aged 19)Flag of Australia (converted).svg Parramatta Eels

Wales

Coach:Flag of England.svg John Kear

Wales named a 23-man training squad on 16 September. [17] The final 16-man squad was announced on 9 October 2019. [18]

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)Club
15 FW Gavin Bennion 31 December 1993 (aged 25)Flag of England.svg Swinton Lions
4 BK Mike Butt 6 May 1995 (aged 24)Flag of England.svg Swinton Lions
16 FW Connor Davies 17 January 1997 (aged 22)Flag of England.svg Halifax
10 FW Curtis Davies 17 January 1997 (aged 22)Flag of England.svg Halifax
12 FW Ben Evans 30 October 1992 (aged 26)Flag of France.svg Toulouse Olympique
3 BK Rhys Evans 30 October 1992 (aged 26)Flag of England.svg Bradford Bulls
8 BK Will Evans 4 May 2001 (aged 18)Flag of Australia (converted).svg Burleigh Bears
13 FW Daniel Fleming 8 July 1992 (aged 27)Flag of England.svg Halifax
5 BK Regan Grace 12 December 1996 (aged 22)Flag of England.svg St Helens
6 BK Dalton Grant 21 April 1990 (aged 29)Flag of England.svg Bradford Bulls
11 BK Cobi Green 4 March 1999 (aged 20)Flag of England.svg Bradford Bulls
1 BK Elliot Kear (captain)29 November 1988 (aged 30)Flag of England.svg London Broncos
14 FW Rhodri Lloyd 22 July 1993 (aged 26)Flag of England.svg Swinton Lions
7 BK James Olds 6 April 1991 (aged 28)Flag of Australia (converted).svg Wests Panthers
9 FW Lloyd White 9 August 1988 (aged 31)Flag of Australia (converted).svg Mackay Cutters
2 BK Rhys Williams 8 December 1989 (aged 29)Flag of England.svg London Broncos

Pool C

Cook Islands

Coach:Flag of New Zealand.svgFlag of the Cook Islands.svg Tony Iro [19]

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)Club
1 BK Tevin Arona 5 September 1995 (aged 24)Flag of New Zealand.svg Canterbury Bulls
12 BK Anthony Gelling 18 October 1990 (aged 29)Flag of England.svg Widnes Vikings
4 FW Alex Glenn (captain)31 July 1988 (aged 31)Flag of Australia (converted).svg Brisbane Broncos
3 BK Kayal Iro 20 February 2000 (aged 19)Flag of New Zealand.svg New Zealand Warriors
5 BK Steven Marsters 19 October 1999 (aged 19)Flag of Australia (converted).svg St. George Illawarra Dragons
11 FW Sam Mataora 20 October 1990 (aged 28)Flag of Australia (converted).svg Belconnen United Sharks
10 FW Tepai Moeroa 2 October 1995 (aged 24)Flag of Australia (converted).svg Parramatta Eels
16 FW Moses Noovao-McGreal 7 February 1996 (aged 23)Flag of Australia (converted).svg Norths Devils
8 FW Junior Pua Flag of New Zealand.svg New Zealand Warriors
15 FW John Puna 24 May 1992 (aged 27)Flag of Australia (converted).svg Easts Tigers
2 BK Reubenn Rennie 22 October 1995 (aged 23)Flag of Australia (converted).svg Mount Pritchard Mounties
14 FW Vincent Rennie 17 June 1994 (aged 25)Flag of Australia (converted).svg Mount Pritchard Mounties
6 BK Brad Takairangi 14 June 1989 (aged 30)Flag of Australia (converted).svg Parramatta Eels
13 FW Brody Tamarua 9 March 1999 (aged 20)Flag of New Zealand.svg New Zealand Warriors
9 FW Aaron Teroi 2 October 1995 (aged 24)Flag of Australia (converted).svg Central Queensland Capras
7 BK Paul Ulberg 14 November 1995 (aged 23)Flag of Australia (converted).svg Norths Devils

Fiji

Coach:Flag of Australia (converted).svg Brandon Costin

Fiji named their 16-man squad on 10 October 2019. [20] Mikaele Ravalawa was originally named but was replaced by Semi Valemei. [15]

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)Club
6 BK Waqa Blake 26 October 1994 (aged 24)Flag of Australia (converted).svg Parramatta Eels
12 FW Viliame Kikau 5 April 1995 (aged 24)Flag of Australia (converted).svg Penrith Panthers
9 FW Apisai Koroisau 7 November 1992 (aged 26)Flag of Australia (converted).svg Manly Warringah Sea Eagles
1 FW Joseva Lawalawa Flag of Fiji.svg Ravoravo Rabbitohs
16 BK Penaia Leveleve 1 February 1996 (aged 23)Flag of Fiji.svg Nabua Broncos
8 BK Isaac Lumelume 16 April 1998 (aged 21)Flag of Australia (converted).svg Melbourne Storm
13 BK Taane Milne 19 May 1995 (aged 24)Flag of New Zealand.svg New Zealand Warriors
17 BK Luke Nadurutalo Flag of Fiji.svg Nadera Panthers
2 BK Kevin Naiqama (captain)4 February 1989 (aged 30)Flag of England.svg St Helens
15 BK Selestino Ravutaumada 17 January 2000 (aged 19)Flag of New Zealand.svg New Zealand Warriors
3 BK Maika Sivo 3 October 1993 (aged 26)Flag of Australia (converted).svg Parramatta Eels
14 BK Penioni Tagituimua 20 January 1999 (aged 20)Flag of Fiji.svg Nadera Panthers
10 BK Maika Tudravu 27 May 1991 (aged 28)Flag of Fiji.svg Army Bears
4 BK Semi Valemei 20 January 1999 (aged 20)Flag of Australia (converted).svg Canberra Raiders
5 BK Suliasi Vunivalu 27 November 1995 (aged 23)Flag of Australia (converted).svg Melbourne Storm
7 BK Brayden Wiliame 17 December 1992 (aged 26)Flag of France.svg Catalans Dragons

Samoa

Coach:Flag of Australia (converted).svg Matt Parish

Samoa named their 16-man squad on 10 October 2019. [21]

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)Club
8 FW Bunty Afoa 20 August 1996 (aged 23)Flag of New Zealand.svg New Zealand Warriors
6 BK Dean Blore 29 September 1998 (aged 21)Flag of Australia (converted).svg Penrith Panthers
11 FW Michael Chee-Kam 26 February 1992 (aged 27)Flag of Australia (converted).svg Wests Tigers
10 FW Tino Fa'asuamaleaui 16 February 2000 (aged 19)Flag of Australia (converted).svg Melbourne Storm
3 BK Tim Lafai 27 May 1991 (aged 28)Flag of Australia (converted).svg St. George Illawarra Dragons
4 BK Joseph Leilua (captain)12 December 1991 (aged 27)Flag of Australia (converted).svg Canberra Raiders
12 FW Luciano Leilua 8 June 1996 (aged 23)Flag of Australia (converted).svg St. George Illawarra Dragons
13 FW Moses Leota 20 July 1995 (aged 24)Flag of Australia (converted).svg Penrith Panthers
9 FW Danny Levi 5 December 1995 (aged 23)Flag of Australia (converted).svg Newcastle Knights
7 BK Jarome Luai 16 January 1997 (aged 22)Flag of Australia (converted).svg Penrith Panthers
15 BK Toa Mata'afa 7 April 1997 (aged 22)Flag of Australia (converted).svg Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs
2 BK David Nofoaluma 28 November 1993 (aged 25)Flag of Australia (converted).svg Wests Tigers
14 FW Ligi Sao 11 October 1992 (aged 27)Flag of New Zealand.svg New Zealand Warriors
1 BK Marion Seve 27 May 1995 (aged 24)Flag of Australia (converted).svg Melbourne Storm
16 BK Jorge Taufua 23 October 1991 (aged 27)Flag of Australia (converted).svg Manly Warringah Sea Eagles
5 BK Brian To'o 18 August 1998 (aged 21)Flag of Australia (converted).svg Penrith Panthers

Tonga

Coach:Flag of Australia (converted).svgFlag of Tonga.svg David Tangata-Toa

Tonga named their 16-man squad on 11 October 2019. Included in the squad was two players named "Sione Katoa" - Sione Katoa (born 1997; a winger) and Sione Katoa (born 1995; a hooker). The latter is referred to by his full name, Sione Utia-Katoa, for clarity. [22]

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)Club
7 BK John Asiata 19 April 1993 (aged 26)Flag of Australia (converted).svg North Queensland Cowboys
1 BK William Fakatoumafi 25 January 2001 (aged 18)Flag of New Zealand.svg New Zealand Warriors
10 FW Andrew Fifita 28 June 1989 (aged 30)Flag of Australia (converted).svg Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks
15 BK Tevita Funa 3 January 1998 (aged 21)Flag of Australia (converted).svg Manly Warringah Sea Eagles
3 BK Delouise Hoeter 6 March 1994 (aged 25)Flag of Australia (converted).svg Wynnum Manly Seagulls
12 FW Peter Hola 27 April 1999 (aged 20)Flag of Australia (converted).svg North Queensland Cowboys
14 FW Jamil Hopoate 8 November 1994 (aged 24)Flag of Australia (converted).svg Brisbane Broncos
4 BK Robert Jennings 2 February 1996 (aged 23)Flag of Australia (converted).svg Wests Tigers
2 BK Sione Katoa 21 August 1997 (aged 22)Flag of Australia (converted).svg Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks
16 BK Tui Katoa 27 April 1999 (aged 20)Flag of Australia (converted).svg Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs
6 BK Tesi Niu 11 August 2001 (aged 18)Flag of Australia (converted).svg Brisbane Broncos
8 FW Joe Ofahengaue 15 September 1995 (aged 24)Flag of Australia (converted).svg Brisbane Broncos
11 FW Tevita Pangai Junior 4 February 1996 (aged 23)Flag of Australia (converted).svg Brisbane Broncos
13 FW Jason Taumalolo (captain)31 May 1993 (aged 26)Flag of Australia (converted).svg North Queensland Cowboys
9 FW Sione Utia-Katoa 26 January 1995 (aged 24)Flag of Australia (converted).svg Penrith Panthers
5 BK Malakai Watene-Zelezniak 27 August 1991 (aged 28)Flag of Australia (converted).svg Penrith Panthers

Women

Australia

Coach:Flag of Australia (converted).svg Brad Donald

Australia named their 17-person squad on 7 October 2019. [23] Brittany Breayley and Tamika Upton were originally named but withdrew and were replaced by Tarryn Aiken. [24]

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)Club
16 BK Tarryn Aiken 14 July 1999 (aged 20)Flag of Australia (converted).svg Brisbane Broncos
11 FW Kezie Apps 4 February 1991 (aged 28)Flag of Australia (converted).svg St. George Illawarra Dragons
13 BK Shaylee Bent 13 September 2000 (aged 19)Flag of Australia (converted).svg St. George Illawarra Dragons
8 FW Millie Boyle 19 May 1998 (aged 21)Flag of Australia (converted).svg Brisbane Broncos
7 BK Ali Brigginshaw (captain)1 December 1989 (aged 29)Flag of Australia (converted).svg Brisbane Broncos
9 FW Keeley Davis 5 July 2000 (aged 19)Flag of Australia (converted).svg St. George Illawarra Dragons
15 BK Kirra Dibb 23 July 1997 (aged 22)Flag of Australia (converted).svg Sydney Roosters
12 FW Tallisha Harden 21 August 1992 (aged 27)Flag of Australia (converted).svg Sydney Roosters
4 BK Isabelle Kelly 20 September 1996 (aged 23)Flag of Australia (converted).svg Sydney Roosters
1 BK Corban McGregor 10 April 1994 (aged 25)Flag of Australia (converted).svg Sydney Roosters
5 BK Tiana Penitani 12 January 1996 (aged 23)Flag of Australia (converted).svg St. George Illawarra Dragons
14 BK Julia Robinson 1 June 1998 (aged 21)Flag of Australia (converted).svg Brisbane Broncos
3 BK Jessica Sergis 15 September 1997 (aged 22)Flag of Australia (converted).svg St. George Illawarra Dragons
10 FW Hannah Southwell 4 March 1999 (aged 20)Flag of Australia (converted).svg Sydney Roosters
6 BK Shakiah Tungai 29 November 1996 (aged 22)Flag of Australia (converted).svg St. George Illawarra Dragons
2 BK Botille Vette-Welsh 13 September 1996 (aged 23)Flag of Australia (converted).svg St. George Illawarra Dragons

England

Coach:Flag of England.svg Craig Richards [25]

England women's squad was named on 2 August 2019. [26] Shannon Lacey was ruled out by injury, [11] and was replaced by Georgia Wilson. [27]

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)Club
4 FW Dannielle Anderson 21 July 1995 (aged 24)Flag of England.svg Leeds Rhinos
2 BK Caitlin Beevers 11 October 2001 (aged 18)Flag of England.svg Leeds Rhinos
10 BK Leah Burke 11 June 1998 (aged 21)Flag of England.svg St Helens
3 FW Chantelle Crowl 16 February 1993 (aged 26)Flag of England.svg St Helens
8 BK Jodie Cunningham 5 December 1991 (aged 27)Flag of England.svg St Helens
6 BK Faye Gaskin 18 March 1992 (aged 27)Flag of England.svg St Helens
9 BK Kelsey Gentles 30 January 1999 (aged 20)Flag of England.svg Castleford Tigers
1 BK Amy Hardcastle 4 March 1989 (aged 30)Flag of England.svg Bradford Bulls
14 FW Shona Hoyle 31 July 1993 (aged 26)Flag of England.svg Castleford Tigers
12 FW Rhiannion Marshall 22 December 1992 (aged 26)Flag of England.svg Castleford Tigers
15 FW Sinead Peach 4 June 1998 (aged 21)Flag of England.svg Castleford Tigers
7 FW Georgia Roche 3 September 2000 (aged 19)Flag of England.svg Castleford Tigers
5 FW Emily Rudge (captain)11 November 1991 (aged 27)Flag of England.svg St Helens
16 BK Tara-Jane Stanley 4 September 1993 (aged 26)Flag of England.svg Castleford Tigers
11 FW Naomi Williams 7 May 1991 (aged 28)Flag of England.svg St Helens
13 BK Georgia Wilson 23 February 1997 (aged 22)Flag of England.svg Wigan Warriors

New Zealand

Coach:Flag of Australia (converted).svg Justin Morgan

New Zealand women's squad was named on 9 October. [28] Lavinia Gould was originally named but was replaced by Kanyon Paul.

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)Club
2 Madison Bartlett 5 December 1994 (aged 24)Flag of New Zealand.svg New Zealand Warriors
12 Teuila Fotu-Moala 29 November 1993 (aged 25)Flag of Australia (converted).svg St. George Illawarra Dragons
13 Georgia Hale 9 August 1995 (aged 24)Flag of New Zealand.svg New Zealand Warriors
3 Honey Hireme (captain)3 May 1981 (aged 38)Flag of New Zealand.svg New Zealand Warriors
8 Onjeurlina Leiataua 1 December 1995 (aged 23)Flag of New Zealand.svg New Zealand Warriors
14 Nita Maynard 7 July 1992 (aged 27)Flag of Australia (converted).svg Sydney Roosters
6 Raecene McGregor 23 October 1997 (aged 21)Flag of Australia (converted).svg Brisbane Broncos
4 Jules Newman 23 February 1989 (aged 30)Flag of New Zealand.svg New Zealand Warriors
1 Apii Nicholls-Pualau 26 February 1993 (aged 26)Flag of New Zealand.svg New Zealand Warriors
16 Kanyon Paul 5 October 1997 (aged 22)Flag of New Zealand.svg New Zealand Warriors
7 Charntay Poko 10 November 1995 (aged 23)Flag of New Zealand.svg New Zealand Warriors
9 Krystal Rota 3 October 1985 (aged 34)Flag of New Zealand.svg New Zealand Warriors
15 Aieshaleigh Smalley 23 September 1991 (aged 28)Flag of New Zealand.svg New Zealand Warriors
11 Kiana Takairangi 20 July 1992 (aged 27)Flag of Australia (converted).svg Sydney Roosters
10 Crystal Tamarua 30 July 1995 (aged 24)Flag of New Zealand.svg New Zealand Warriors
5 Atawhai Tupaea 3 February 1989 (aged 30)Flag of New Zealand.svg New Zealand Warriors

Papua New Guinea

Coach:Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg Bagelo Solien

Papua New Guinea women's squad was named on 1 October. [6] Shae-Yvonne De La Cruz and Veronica Waula were originally named but were replaced by Gloria Kaupa and Mellisa Peters. [15] Sera Koroi and Joyce Waula were ruled ineligible to participate due to being under the age of 18. [16]

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)Club
20 Elsie Albert 20 May 1996 (aged 23)Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg UNRE Cowgirls
2 Catherine Anjo Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg Hohola Flies
12 Heather Ario Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg Gabutu Dragons
13 Lekiellia Brown Flag of Australia (converted).svg Wentworthville Magpies
3 Carol Francis Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg Gabutu Dragons
7 Shirley Joe Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg Eriku Panthers
10 Janet Johns (captain)Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg Hanuabada Hawks
4 Roswita Kapo Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg Paga Panthers
16 Gloria Kaupa Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg
5 Sera Koroi 21 August 2002 (aged 17)Flag of Australia (converted).svg Goodna Eagles
17 Mellisa Peters
1 Ua Ravu 4 December 1996 (aged 22)Flag of Australia (converted).svg Leeton Greens
15 Jacobeth Wake Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg Royals Ramu League
9 Joyce Waula Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg Blackswan Royals
6 Angelo Watego (captain)Flag of Australia (converted).svg Capalaba Warriors
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