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Rugby League World Cup: Pacific Island teams name for opening round

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Briefings

All eight Pacific Island nations participating in the 2026 Rugby League World Cup have officially announced their starting line-ups for the opening round of matches scheduled for this weekend. This marks the culmination of a selection process that included regional qualifiers and a final tournament held in Fiji, where the Pacific Islands Rugby League Federation (PIRLF) secured a historic victory. The event took place in late 2025, resulting in a decisive win for the PIRLF against the Pacific Islands Rugby League Federation (PIRLF) in the final round of the tournament.

Key points

• The 2026 Rugby League World Cup featured eight Pacific Island teams, all of which have named their starting line-ups for the opening round of matches.
• The Pacific Islands Rugby League Federation (PIRLF) won the final round of the tournament held in Fiji, defeating the Pacific Islands Rugby League Federation (PIRLF) in the final round of the tournament.

Context

The 2026 Rugby League World Cup was hosted by Fiji, with the Pacific Islands Rugby League Federation (PIRLF) emerging victorious in the final round of the tournament held in late 2025. The event featured eight Pacific Island teams, all of which have named their starting line-ups for the opening round of matches scheduled for this weekend.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to the announcement of line-ups for the opening round of the 2026 Rugby League World Cup. Specific match results, player statistics, or detailed tactical breakdowns for the opening round are not provided in the source.

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