2019 Rugby League World Cup 9s squads

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.

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

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Australia

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Coach:   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. Player Date of birth (age) Club
2 BK Josh Addo-Carr (1995-07-28)28 July 1995 (aged 24)   Melbourne Storm
14 FW Jai Arrow (1995-07-12)12 July 1995 (aged 24)   Gold Coast Titans
12 BK AJ Brimson (1998-09-09)9 September 1998 (aged 21)   Gold Coast Titans
15 FW Nathan Brown (1993-03-01)1 March 1993 (aged 26)   Parramatta Eels
3 BK Daly Cherry-Evans (1989-02-20)20 February 1989 (aged 30)   Manly Warringah Sea Eagles
8 BK Kyle Feldt (1992-02-09)9 February 1992 (aged 27)   North Queensland Cowboys
11 FW David Fifita (2000-02-25)25 February 2000 (aged 19)   Brisbane Broncos
6 FW Tyson Frizell (1991-10-09)9 October 1991 (aged 28)   St. George Illawarra Dragons
16 BK Reuben Garrick (1997-06-30)30 June 1997 (aged 22)   Manly Warringah Sea Eagles
10 BK Campbell Graham (1999-06-02)2 June 1999 (aged 20)   South Sydney Rabbitohs
4 FW Wade Graham (captain) (1990-10-25)25 October 1990 (aged 28)   Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks
9 BK Clinton Gutherson (1994-09-09)9 September 1994 (aged 25)   Parramatta Eels
5 BK Ben Hunt (1990-03-27)27 March 1990 (aged 29)   St. George Illawarra Dragons
7 BK Mitchell Moses (1994-09-17)17 September 1994 (aged 25)   Parramatta Eels
13 BK Ryan Papenhuyzen (1998-06-10)10 June 1998 (aged 21)   Melbourne Storm
1 BK Kalyn Ponga (1998-03-30)30 March 1998 (aged 21)   Newcastle Knights

New Zealand

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Coach:   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. Player Date of birth (age) Club
8 FW Leeson Ah Mau (1989-12-20)20 December 1989 (aged 29)   New Zealand Warriors
FW Adam Blair (1986-03-23)23 March 1986 (aged 33)   New Zealand Warriors
7 BK Dylan Brown (2000-06-21)21 June 2000 (aged 19)   Parramatta Eels
5 FW Corey Harawira-Naera (1995-05-18)18 May 1995 (aged 24)   Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs
1 BK Jamayne Isaako (1996-06-05)5 June 1996 (aged 23)   Brisbane Broncos
6 BK Shaun Johnson (captain) (1990-09-09)9 September 1990 (aged 29)   Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks
12 FW Jeremy Marshall-King (1995-12-02)2 December 1995 (aged 23)   Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs
2 BK Ken Maumalo (1994-07-16)16 July 1994 (aged 25)   New Zealand Warriors
3 BK Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad (1995-08-02)2 August 1995 (aged 24)   Canberra Raiders
4 FW Briton Nikora (1997-12-07)7 December 1997 (aged 21)   Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks
9 BK Kodi Nikorima (1994-04-03)3 April 1994 (aged 25)   New Zealand Warriors
13 FW Kevin Proctor (1989-02-28)28 February 1989 (aged 30)   Gold Coast Titans
16 BK Bailey Simonsson (1998-02-18)18 February 1998 (aged 21)   Canberra Raiders
15 BK Reimis Smith (1997-05-13)13 May 1997 (aged 22)   Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs
10 FW Joseph Tapine (1994-05-04)4 May 1994 (aged 25)   Canberra Raiders
14 FW Zane Tetevano (1990-11-04)4 November 1990 (aged 28)   Sydney Roosters

Papua New Guinea

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Coach:   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. Player Date of birth (age) Club
10 BK Stargroth Amean (1991-03-09)9 March 1991 (aged 28)   Barrow Raiders
7 BK Watson Boas (1994-11-08)8 November 1994 (aged 24)   Doncaster
1 BK Edene Gebbie (1995-05-06)6 May 1995 (aged 24)   Wynnum Manly Seagulls
14 BK Edwin Ipape (1999-02-02)2 February 1999 (aged 20)   Wynnum Manly Seagulls
6 BK Kyle Laybutt (1995-09-26)26 September 1995 (aged 24)   Townsville Blackhawks
2 BK Bernard Lewis (1997-10-23)23 October 1997 (aged 21)   Sydney Roosters
13 BK Garry Lo (1993-11-01)1 November 1993 (aged 25)   PNG Hunters
12 FW Rhyse Martin (captain) (1993-03-01)1 March 1993 (aged 26)   Leeds Rhinos
16 FW Moses Meninga (1993-06-06)6 June 1993 (aged 26)   PNG Hunters
4 BK Justin Olam (1993-12-23)23 December 1993 (aged 25)   Melbourne Storm
9 FW Wartovo Puara (1990-06-24)24 June 1990 (aged 29)   Barrow Raiders
8 FW Nixon Putt (1995-03-03)3 March 1995 (aged 24)   Norths Devils
3 BK Daniel Russell (1995-12-05)5 December 1995 (aged 23)   North Queensland Cowboys
11 BK Jedidiah Simbiken (1998-09-28)28 September 1998 (aged 21)   Redcliffe Dolphins
15 BK Stanford Talita (1995-12-29)29 December 1995 (aged 23)   Hela Wigmen
5 BK Terry Wapi (1996-08-30)30 August 1996 (aged 23)   PNG Hunters

United States

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Coach:   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. Player Date of birth (age) Club
2 BK Ryan Burroughs (1991-08-26)26 August 1991 (aged 28)   Northern Virginia Eagles
15 FW Brock Davies (1990-06-14)14 June 1990 (aged 29)   Brooklyn Kings
9 FW Connor Donehue (1996-05-09)9 May 1996 (aged 23)   Brooklyn Kings
11 FW Joe Eichner (1991-10-09)9 October 1991 (aged 28)   Northern Pride
20 BK Bureta Faraimo (1990-07-16)16 July 1990 (aged 29)   Hull F.C.
14 BK Jay Florimo (1990-04-28)28 April 1990 (aged 29)   The Entrance Tigers
7 BK Kristian Freed (1987-07-04)4 July 1987 (aged 32)   Wests Mitchelton Panthers
17 FW Khalial Harris (1995-01-14)14 January 1995 (aged 24)   Jacksonville Axemen
13 FW Daniel Howard (1984-12-13)13 December 1984 (aged 34)   Wentworthville Magpies
6 BK Charlie Jones (1991-04-20)20 April 1991 (aged 28)   Jacksonville Axemen
1 BK Corey Makelim (1994-01-06)6 January 1994 (aged 25)   Sheffield Eagles
4 BK Ronaldo Mulitalo (1999-11-17)17 November 1999 (aged 19)   Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks
10 FW Mark Offerdahl (captain) (1987-10-15)15 October 1987 (aged 32)   Goondiwindi Boars
8 FW Eddy Pettybourne (1988-02-13)13 February 1988 (aged 31)   Central Queensland Capras
3 BK Junior Vaivai (1990-01-18)18 January 1990 (aged 29)   Toulouse Olympique
12 FW Jerome Veve (1997-04-02)2 April 1997 (aged 22)   Souths Logan Magpies
5 BK David Washington (1990-09-23)23 September 1990 (aged 29)   Jacksonville Axemen

Pool B

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England

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Coach:   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. Player Date of birth (age) Club
7 BK Blake Austin (1991-02-01)1 February 1991 (aged 28)   Warrington Wolves
1 FW Tom Burgess (1992-04-21)21 April 1992 (aged 27)   South Sydney Rabbitohs
2 FW Daryl Clark (1993-02-10)10 February 1993 (aged 26)   Warrington Wolves
3 BK Jake Connor (1994-10-18)18 October 1994 (aged 25)   Hull F.C.
4 FW James Graham (captain) (1985-09-10)10 September 1985 (aged 34)   St. George Illawarra Dragons
5 BK Ryan Hall (1987-11-27)27 November 1987 (aged 31)   Sydney Roosters
6 BK Ash Handley (1996-02-16)16 February 1996 (aged 23)   Leeds Rhinos
8 BK Reece Lyne (1992-12-02)2 December 1992 (aged 26)   Wakefield Trinity
9 BK Jermaine McGillvary (1988-05-16)16 May 1988 (aged 31)   Huddersfield Giants
10 FW Ryan Sutton (1995-08-02)2 August 1995 (aged 24)   Canberra Raiders
11 BK Sam Tomkins (1989-03-23)23 March 1989 (aged 30)   Catalans Dragons
12 BK Jacob Trueman (1999-02-16)16 February 1999 (aged 20)   Castleford Tigers
13 FW Liam Watts (1990-07-08)8 July 1990 (aged 29)   Castleford Tigers
14 FW Elliott Whitehead (1989-09-04)4 September 1989 (aged 30)   Canberra Raiders
15 BK Gareth Widdop (1989-03-12)12 March 1989 (aged 30)   St. George Illawarra Dragons
16 BK George Williams (1994-10-31)31 October 1994 (aged 24)   Wigan Warriors

France

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Coach:   Aurélien Cologni

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

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Club
6 BK Lucas Albert (1998-07-04)4 July 1998 (aged 21)   Catalans Dragons
13 FW Jason Baitieri (captain) (1989-07-02)2 July 1989 (aged 30)   Catalans Dragons
4 FW Lambert Belmas (1997-08-11)11 August 1997 (aged 22)   Catalans Dragons
11 FW Charlie Bouzinac (1994-01-10)10 January 1994 (aged 25)   Lézignan Sangliers
8 FW Bastien Canet (1993-06-26)26 June 1993 (aged 26)   AS Carcassonne
9 FW Alrix Da Costa (1997-10-02)2 October 1997 (aged 22)   Catalans Dragons
16 FW Jordan Dezaria (1996-11-06)6 November 1996 (aged 22)   Toulouse Olympique
7 BK Louis Jouffret (1995-08-24)24 August 1995 (aged 24)   Featherstone Rovers
15 BK Mathieu Jussaume (1999-05-17)17 May 1999 (aged 20)   Toulouse Olympique
1 BK Thomas Lasvenes (1996-05-06)6 May 1996 (aged 23)   Villeneuve XIII RLLG
5 BK Paul Marcon (1995-07-10)10 July 1995 (aged 24)   Toulouse Olympique
2 BK Gavin Marguerite (1996-08-12)12 August 1996 (aged 23)   Toulouse Olympique
3 BK Hakim Miloudi (1993-06-26)26 June 1993 (aged 26)   Toronto Wolfpack
14 BK Arthur Mourgue (1999-05-07)7 May 1999 (aged 20)   Saint-Estève XIII Catalan
12 FW Arthur Romano (1997-08-17)17 August 1997 (aged 22)   Catalans Dragons
10 FW Justin Sangaré (1998-03-07)7 March 1998 (aged 21)   Toulouse Olympique

Lebanon

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Coach:   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. Player Date of birth (age) Club
13 FW Jalal Bazzaz   St George Illawarra Dragons
2 BK Jayden El-Jalkh (1997-09-26)26 September 1997 (aged 22)   Western Suburbs Magpies
10 FW Elie El-Zakhem (1998-04-17)17 April 1998 (aged 21)   Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs
14 BK Johnny-Lee Gabrael (2001-08-22)22 August 2001 (aged 18)   Balmain Tigers
5 BK Ahmad Harajly (1994-01-20)20 January 1994 (aged 25)   New England Free Jacks
15 FW Kayne Kalache (1998-06-10)10 June 1998 (aged 21)   Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs
7 BK Jacob Kiraz (2001-11-23)23 November 2001 (aged 17)   North Queensland Cowboys
8 BK Bilal Maarbani (1998-02-12)12 February 1998 (aged 21)   Wests Tigers
4 BK John-Paul Nohra   Parramatta Eels
6 BK Adam Rizk (1999-01-27)27 January 1999 (aged 20)   North Sydney Bears
12 BK Josh Rizk (2001-03-22)22 March 2001 (aged 18)   Balmain Tigers
1 BK Reece Robinson (1987-06-13)13 June 1987 (aged 32)   Queanbeyan Kangaroos
3 BK Travis Robinson (1987-06-13)13 June 1987 (aged 32)   Newtown Jets
16 FW James Roumanos (1999-08-10)10 August 1999 (aged 20)   Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs
9 BK Jordan Samrani   Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks
11 FW Charbel Tasipale (2000-02-24)24 February 2000 (aged 19)   Parramatta Eels

Wales

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Coach:   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. Player Date of birth (age) Club
15 FW Gavin Bennion (1993-12-31)31 December 1993 (aged 25)   Swinton Lions
4 BK Mike Butt (1995-05-06)6 May 1995 (aged 24)   Swinton Lions
16 FW Connor Davies (1997-01-17)17 January 1997 (aged 22)   Halifax
10 FW Curtis Davies (1997-01-17)17 January 1997 (aged 22)   Halifax
12 FW Ben Evans (1992-10-30)30 October 1992 (aged 26)   Toulouse Olympique
3 BK Rhys Evans (1992-10-30)30 October 1992 (aged 26)   Bradford Bulls
8 BK Will Evans (2001-05-04)4 May 2001 (aged 18)   Burleigh Bears
13 FW Daniel Fleming (1992-07-08)8 July 1992 (aged 27)   Halifax
5 BK Regan Grace (1996-12-12)12 December 1996 (aged 22)   St Helens
6 BK Dalton Grant (1990-04-21)21 April 1990 (aged 29)   Bradford Bulls
11 BK Cobi Green (1999-03-04)4 March 1999 (aged 20)   Bradford Bulls
1 BK Elliot Kear (captain) (1988-11-29)29 November 1988 (aged 30)   London Broncos
14 FW Rhodri Lloyd (1993-07-22)22 July 1993 (aged 26)   Swinton Lions
7 BK James Olds (1991-04-06)6 April 1991 (aged 28)   Wests Panthers
9 FW Lloyd White (1988-08-09)9 August 1988 (aged 31)   Mackay Cutters
2 BK Rhys Williams (1989-12-08)8 December 1989 (aged 29)   London Broncos

Pool C

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Cook Islands

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Coach:    Tony Iro[19]

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Club
1 BK Tevin Arona (1995-09-05)5 September 1995 (aged 24)   Canterbury Bulls
12 BK Anthony Gelling (1990-10-18)18 October 1990 (aged 29)   Widnes Vikings
4 FW Alex Glenn (captain) (1988-07-31)31 July 1988 (aged 31)   Brisbane Broncos
3 BK Kayal Iro (2000-02-20)20 February 2000 (aged 19)   New Zealand Warriors
5 BK Steven Marsters (1999-10-19)19 October 1999 (aged 19)   St. George Illawarra Dragons
11 FW Sam Mataora (1990-10-20)20 October 1990 (aged 28)   Belconnen United Sharks
10 FW Tepai Moeroa (1995-10-02)2 October 1995 (aged 24)   Parramatta Eels
16 FW Moses Noovao-McGreal (1996-02-07)7 February 1996 (aged 23)   Norths Devils
8 FW Junior Pua   New Zealand Warriors
15 FW John Puna (1992-05-24)24 May 1992 (aged 27)   Easts Tigers
2 BK Reubenn Rennie (1995-10-22)22 October 1995 (aged 23)   Mount Pritchard Mounties
14 FW Vincent Rennie (1994-06-17)17 June 1994 (aged 25)   Mount Pritchard Mounties
6 BK Brad Takairangi (1989-06-14)14 June 1989 (aged 30)   Parramatta Eels
13 FW Brody Tamarua (1999-03-09)9 March 1999 (aged 20)   New Zealand Warriors
9 FW Aaron Teroi (1995-10-02)2 October 1995 (aged 24)   Central Queensland Capras
7 BK Paul Ulberg (1995-11-14)14 November 1995 (aged 23)   Norths Devils

Fiji

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Coach:   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. Player Date of birth (age) Club
6 BK Waqa Blake (1994-10-26)26 October 1994 (aged 24)   Parramatta Eels
12 FW Viliame Kikau (1995-04-05)5 April 1995 (aged 24)   Penrith Panthers
9 FW Apisai Koroisau (1992-11-07)7 November 1992 (aged 26)   Manly Warringah Sea Eagles
1 FW Joseva Lawalawa   Ravoravo Rabbitohs
16 BK Penaia Leveleve (1996-02-01)1 February 1996 (aged 23)   Nabua Broncos
8 BK Isaac Lumelume (1998-04-16)16 April 1998 (aged 21)   Melbourne Storm
13 BK Taane Milne (1995-05-19)19 May 1995 (aged 24)   New Zealand Warriors
17 BK Luke Nadurutalo   Nadera Panthers
2 BK Kevin Naiqama (captain) (1989-02-04)4 February 1989 (aged 30)   St Helens
15 BK Selestino Ravutaumada (2000-01-17)17 January 2000 (aged 19)   New Zealand Warriors
3 BK Maika Sivo (1993-10-03)3 October 1993 (aged 26)   Parramatta Eels
14 BK Penioni Tagituimua (1999-01-20)20 January 1999 (aged 20)   Nadera Panthers
10 BK Maika Tudravu (1991-05-27)27 May 1991 (aged 28)   Army Bears
4 BK Semi Valemei (1999-01-20)20 January 1999 (aged 20)   Canberra Raiders
5 BK Suliasi Vunivalu (1995-11-27)27 November 1995 (aged 23)   Melbourne Storm
7 BK Brayden Wiliame (1992-12-17)17 December 1992 (aged 26)   Catalans Dragons

Samoa

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Coach:   Matt Parish

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

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Club
8 FW Bunty Afoa (1996-08-20)20 August 1996 (aged 23)   New Zealand Warriors
6 BK Dean Blore (1998-09-29)29 September 1998 (aged 21)   Penrith Panthers
11 FW Michael Chee-Kam (1992-02-26)26 February 1992 (aged 27)   Wests Tigers
10 FW Tino Fa'asuamaleaui (2000-02-16)16 February 2000 (aged 19)   Melbourne Storm
3 BK Tim Lafai (1991-05-27)27 May 1991 (aged 28)   St. George Illawarra Dragons
4 BK Joseph Leilua (captain) (1991-12-12)12 December 1991 (aged 27)   Canberra Raiders
12 FW Luciano Leilua (1996-06-08)8 June 1996 (aged 23)   St. George Illawarra Dragons
13 FW Moses Leota (1995-07-20)20 July 1995 (aged 24)   Penrith Panthers
9 FW Danny Levi (1995-12-05)5 December 1995 (aged 23)   Newcastle Knights
7 BK Jarome Luai (1997-01-16)16 January 1997 (aged 22)   Penrith Panthers
15 BK Toa Mata'afa (1997-04-07)7 April 1997 (aged 22)   Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs
2 BK David Nofoaluma (1993-11-28)28 November 1993 (aged 25)   Wests Tigers
14 FW Ligi Sao (1992-10-11)11 October 1992 (aged 27)   New Zealand Warriors
1 BK Marion Seve (1995-05-27)27 May 1995 (aged 24)   Melbourne Storm
16 BK Jorge Taufua (1991-10-23)23 October 1991 (aged 27)   Manly Warringah Sea Eagles
5 BK Brian To'o (1998-08-18)18 August 1998 (aged 21)   Penrith Panthers

Tonga

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Coach:    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. Player Date of birth (age) Club
7 BK John Asiata (1993-04-19)19 April 1993 (aged 26)   North Queensland Cowboys
1 BK William Fakatoumafi (2001-01-25)25 January 2001 (aged 18)   New Zealand Warriors
10 FW Andrew Fifita (1989-06-28)28 June 1989 (aged 30)   Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks
15 BK Tevita Funa (1998-01-03)3 January 1998 (aged 21)   Manly Warringah Sea Eagles
3 BK Delouise Hoeter (1994-03-06)6 March 1994 (aged 25)   Wynnum Manly Seagulls
12 FW Peter Hola (1999-04-27)27 April 1999 (aged 20)   North Queensland Cowboys
14 FW Jamil Hopoate (1994-11-08)8 November 1994 (aged 24)   Brisbane Broncos
4 BK Robert Jennings (1996-02-02)2 February 1996 (aged 23)   Wests Tigers
2 BK Sione Katoa (1997-08-21)21 August 1997 (aged 22)   Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks
16 BK Tui Katoa (1999-04-27)27 April 1999 (aged 20)   Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs
6 BK Tesi Niu (2001-08-11)11 August 2001 (aged 18)   Brisbane Broncos
8 FW Joe Ofahengaue (1995-09-15)15 September 1995 (aged 24)   Brisbane Broncos
11 FW Tevita Pangai Junior (1996-02-04)4 February 1996 (aged 23)   Brisbane Broncos
13 FW Jason Taumalolo (captain) (1993-05-31)31 May 1993 (aged 26)   North Queensland Cowboys
9 FW Sione Utia-Katoa (1995-01-26)26 January 1995 (aged 24)   Penrith Panthers
5 BK Malakai Watene-Zelezniak (1991-08-27)27 August 1991 (aged 28)   Penrith Panthers

Women

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Australia

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Coach:   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. Player Date of birth (age) Club
16 BK Tarryn Aiken (1999-07-14)14 July 1999 (aged 20)   Brisbane Broncos
11 FW Kezie Apps (1991-02-04)4 February 1991 (aged 28)   St. George Illawarra Dragons
13 BK Shaylee Bent (2000-09-13)13 September 2000 (aged 19)   St. George Illawarra Dragons
8 FW Millie Boyle (1998-05-19)19 May 1998 (aged 21)   Brisbane Broncos
7 BK Ali Brigginshaw (captain) (1989-12-01)1 December 1989 (aged 29)   Brisbane Broncos
9 FW Keeley Davis (2000-07-05)5 July 2000 (aged 19)   St. George Illawarra Dragons
15 BK Kirra Dibb (1997-07-23)23 July 1997 (aged 22)   Sydney Roosters
12 FW Tallisha Harden (1992-08-21)21 August 1992 (aged 27)   Sydney Roosters
4 BK Isabelle Kelly (1996-09-20)20 September 1996 (aged 23)   Sydney Roosters
1 BK Corban McGregor (1994-04-10)10 April 1994 (aged 25)   Sydney Roosters
5 BK Tiana Penitani (1996-01-12)12 January 1996 (aged 23)   St. George Illawarra Dragons
14 BK Julia Robinson (1998-06-01)1 June 1998 (aged 21)   Brisbane Broncos
3 BK Jessica Sergis (1997-09-15)15 September 1997 (aged 22)   St. George Illawarra Dragons
10 FW Hannah Southwell (1999-03-04)4 March 1999 (aged 20)   Sydney Roosters
6 BK Shakiah Tungai (1996-11-29)29 November 1996 (aged 22)   St. George Illawarra Dragons
2 BK Botille Vette-Welsh (1996-09-13)13 September 1996 (aged 23)   St. George Illawarra Dragons

England

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Coach:   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. Player Date of birth (age) Club
4 FW Dannielle Anderson (1995-07-21)21 July 1995 (aged 24)   Leeds Rhinos
2 BK Caitlin Beevers (2001-10-11)11 October 2001 (aged 18)   Leeds Rhinos
10 BK Leah Burke (1998-06-11)11 June 1998 (aged 21)   St Helens
3 FW Chantelle Crowl (1993-02-16)16 February 1993 (aged 26)   St Helens
8 BK Jodie Cunningham (1991-12-05)5 December 1991 (aged 27)   St Helens
6 BK Faye Gaskin (1992-03-18)18 March 1992 (aged 27)   St Helens
9 BK Kelsey Gentles (1999-01-30)30 January 1999 (aged 20)   Castleford Tigers
1 BK Amy Hardcastle (1989-03-04)4 March 1989 (aged 30)   Bradford Bulls
14 FW Shona Hoyle (1993-07-31)31 July 1993 (aged 26)   Castleford Tigers
12 FW Rhiannion Marshall (1992-12-22)22 December 1992 (aged 26)   Castleford Tigers
15 FW Sinead Peach (1998-06-04)4 June 1998 (aged 21)   Castleford Tigers
7 FW Georgia Roche (2000-09-03)3 September 2000 (aged 19)   Castleford Tigers
5 FW Emily Rudge (captain) (1991-11-11)11 November 1991 (aged 27)   St Helens
16 BK Tara-Jane Stanley (1993-09-04)4 September 1993 (aged 26)   Castleford Tigers
11 FW Naomi Williams (1991-05-07)7 May 1991 (aged 28)   St Helens
13 BK Georgia Wilson (1997-02-23)23 February 1997 (aged 22)   Wigan Warriors

New Zealand

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Coach:   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. Player Date of birth (age) Club
2 Madison Bartlett (1994-12-05)5 December 1994 (aged 24)   New Zealand Warriors
12 Teuila Fotu-Moala (1993-11-29)29 November 1993 (aged 25)   St. George Illawarra Dragons
13 Georgia Hale (1995-08-09)9 August 1995 (aged 24)   New Zealand Warriors
3 Honey Hireme (captain) (1981-05-03)3 May 1981 (aged 38)   New Zealand Warriors
8 Onjeurlina Leiataua (1995-12-01)1 December 1995 (aged 23)   New Zealand Warriors
14 Nita Maynard (1992-07-07)7 July 1992 (aged 27)   Sydney Roosters
6 Raecene McGregor (1997-10-23)23 October 1997 (aged 21)   Brisbane Broncos
4 Jules Newman (1989-02-23)23 February 1989 (aged 30)   New Zealand Warriors
1 Apii Nicholls-Pualau (1993-02-26)26 February 1993 (aged 26)   New Zealand Warriors
16 Kanyon Paul (1997-10-05)5 October 1997 (aged 22)   New Zealand Warriors
7 Charntay Poko (1995-11-10)10 November 1995 (aged 23)   New Zealand Warriors
9 Krystal Rota (1985-10-03)3 October 1985 (aged 34)   New Zealand Warriors
15 Aieshaleigh Smalley (1991-09-23)23 September 1991 (aged 28)   New Zealand Warriors
11 Kiana Takairangi (1992-07-20)20 July 1992 (aged 27)   Sydney Roosters
10 Crystal Tamarua (1995-07-30)30 July 1995 (aged 24)   New Zealand Warriors
5 Atawhai Tupaea (1989-02-03)3 February 1989 (aged 30)   New Zealand Warriors

Papua New Guinea

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Coach:   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. Player Date of birth (age) Club
20 Elsie Albert (1996-05-20)20 May 1996 (aged 23)   UNRE Cowgirls
2 Catherine Anjo   Hohola Flies
12 Heather Ario   Gabutu Dragons
13 Lekiellia Brown   Wentworthville Magpies
3 Carol Francis   Gabutu Dragons
7 Shirley Joe   Eriku Panthers
10 Janet Johns (captain)   Hanuabada Hawks
4 Roswita Kapo   Paga Panthers
16 Gloria Kaupa  
5 Sera Koroi (2002-08-21)21 August 2002 (aged 17)   Goodna Eagles
17 Mellisa Peters
1 Ua Ravu (1996-12-04)4 December 1996 (aged 22)   Leeton Greens
15 Jacobeth Wake   Royals Ramu League
9 Joyce Waula   Blackswan Royals
6 Angelo Watego (captain)   Capalaba Warriors
14 Josephine Wong   Nightcliff Dragons

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