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Pacific women's squads packed with NRL experience for Rugby League World Cup

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Briefings

The 2026 Rugby League World Cup saw Fiji, Papua New Guinea, and Samoa select experienced players for their women's squads, with the tournament scheduled to begin next week. These nations chose athletes with prior NRL backgrounds to bolster their competitive depth. The selection process occurred prior to the tournament's start date, and while specific player names are not listed in the evidence, the focus was on national team recruitment. The evidence does not specify the exact number of players selected or the total squad size for any of the three nations, only that experienced players were named.

Key points

• Fiji, Papua New Guinea, and Samoa selected experienced players for the women's squad at the 2026 Rugby League World Cup.
• The tournament is scheduled to kick off next week following the selection of these experienced athletes.

Context and limitations

The evidence does not specify the exact number of players selected for each nation, nor does it provide the total squad size for any of the three countries. Specific player names are not included in the available information.

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