2026 Rugby League World Cup
The 2026 Rugby League World Cup will bring the world's best rugby league nations to Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea for a five-week tournament across October and November. Featuring men's, women's and wheelchair competitions, RLWC 2026 will showcase 26 teams competing for global titles across multiple host cities.
This page is your complete guide to the tournament, including fixtures, results, group draws, teams and the latest Rugby League World Cup news.
Latest World Cup News
World Cup Winners
| Year | Winner | Runner-Up |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Australia | Samoa |
| 2017 | Australia | England |
| 2013 | Australia | New Zealand |
| 2008 | New Zealand | Australia |
| 2000 | Australia | New Zealand |
Top Point Scorers
| Year | Player | Tries |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Stephen Crichton (SAM) | 73 |
| 2017 | Cameron Smith (AUS) | 50 |
| 2013 | Shaun Johnson (NZ) | 76 |
| 2008 | Jonathan Thurston (AUS) | 50 |
| 2000 | Mat Rogers (AUS) | 70 |
Top Try Scorers
| Year | Player | Tries |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Josh Addo-Carr (AUS) | 12 |
| 2017 | Valentine Holmes (AUS) | 12 |
| 2013 | B Morris & J Hayne (AUS) | 9 |
| 2008 | Billy Slater (AUS) | 7 |
| 2000 | Wendell Sailor (AUS) | 10 |
