The women's Rugby League World Cup 2026 has eight national teams across two pools. This team-news guide gathers their squad profiles in one place and points to the details currently available for each side, including captain, coach, club and player information where supplied.
Squads and tournament registrations can change. This independent guide is based on the team information currently held on rlwcfans; it is not an official announcement. Check the official RLWC website and the relevant national team for confirmed updates.
Women's pools and teams
Pool A
- Australia Jillaroos squad — Isabelle Kelly is listed as captain.
- England squad
- Samoa Fetu Samoa squad
- Wales squad — Bethan Dainton is listed as captain.
Pool B
The pool assignment in this guide follows the current tournament team data. Use the women's RLWC 2026 schedule for fixtures and the pools page for broader tournament information.
Team details to watch
Australia's Jillaroos profile lists Isabelle Kelly as captain and Jess Skinner as coach. The squad data includes current club details for players, which can help readers connect international selections with their club teams.
New Zealand's Kiwi Ferns entry includes a player list and coach Ricky Henry. The Samoa Fetu Samoa and Fiji Bulikula profiles also include coaching details in the current data. Wales' profile lists Bethan Dainton as captain and marks some players as uncapped in that data; check official sources for the terminology and final status of any selection.
These are profile highlights, not predictions about starting line-ups or match outcomes. Open each linked team page for its current player list and tournament-specific details.
How to follow women's squad news
- Select a team profile above and verify that you are viewing its women's tournament entry.
- Check captain, coach and club details where provided.
- Confirm final registrations and late changes with official team or tournament announcements.
- Follow fixtures on the women's schedule, or browse every competition in the teams directory.
Several countries also field teams in the men's or wheelchair tournaments. Their shared country profile can contain multiple tournament entries; use the tournament labels to distinguish them.
Related RLWC 2026 squad coverage
For the other competitions, read our men's team news and squad guide, wheelchair team news and squad guide, or the complete RLWC 2026 squads guide.
Frequently asked questions
Which teams are in women's Pool A?
The current team data lists Australia, England, Samoa and Wales in Pool A.
Which teams are in women's Pool B?
Fiji, France, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea are listed in Pool B.
Is Isabelle Kelly confirmed as captain?
Isabelle Kelly is listed as captain in the women's Australia data used by this guide. Check the team's official announcement for confirmation of final tournament roles.
Frequently asked questions
How many teams play in the women's RLWC 2026?
Eight teams are listed for the women's Rugby League World Cup 2026, split between Pool A and Pool B.
Who is listed as captain of the Jillaroos?
Isabelle Kelly is listed as captain of Australia in the women's team data currently used by this guide. Check official sources for final selection and captaincy updates.
Which teams are in women's Pool A?
The current tournament data lists Australia, England, Samoa and Wales in Pool A, with Fiji, France, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea in Pool B.