# New Zealand (Kiwis) Rugby League World Cup 2026: Squad, Fixtures & Prediction

The Kiwis won their only World Cup in 2008, beating Australia 34-20 in the final in Brisbane. At the 2021 tournament they lost the semi-final 16-14 to the Kangaroos.

**Pool:** Pool A · **Head coach:** Stacey Jones
**Power rating:** +15.3 (2 of 10)
**Model outlook:** 95% to reach the semi-finals, 12% to win the World Cup.
**World Cup record since 2008:** 15 won, 5 lost.

## Squad (23)

**Backs:** Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad (New Zealand Warriors), Kalyn Ponga (Newcastle Knights), Keano Kini (Gold Coast Titans), Jamayne Isaako (Dolphins), Ronaldo Mulitalo (Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks), Casey McLean (Penrith Panthers), Dane Gagai (Newcastle Knights)

**Halves:** Kodi Nikorima (Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks), Jahrome Hughes (Melbourne Storm), Te Maire Martin (New Zealand Warriors)

**Hookers:** Jeremy Marshall-King (Dolphins)

**Forwards:** James Fisher-Harris (New Zealand Warriors), Joseph Tapine (Canberra Raiders), Leo Thompson (Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs), Moses Leota (Penrith Panthers), Naufahu Whyte (Sydney Roosters), Tanner Stowers-Smith (New Zealand Warriors), Xavier Willison (Brisbane Broncos), Briton Nikora (Dolphins), Isaiah Papali'i (Penrith Panthers), Jacob Laban (New Zealand Warriors), Scott Sorensen (Penrith Panthers), Erin Clark (New Zealand Warriors)

## Fixtures

- [Australia v New Zealand](https://alphr.com.au/rugby-league-world-cup/match/2026-r1-australia-v-new-zealand) · Thu, 15 Oct, 08:05 pm AEDT · Allianz Stadium · **Model pick:** pending until both 17s are named
- [New Zealand v Cook Islands](https://alphr.com.au/rugby-league-world-cup/match/2026-r2-new-zealand-v-cook-islands) · Sun, 25 Oct, 04:05 pm AEDT · One NZ Stadium · **Model pick:** pending until both 17s are named
- [New Zealand v Fiji](https://alphr.com.au/rugby-league-world-cup/match/2026-r3-new-zealand-v-fiji) · Sat, 31 Oct, 03:30 pm AEDT · Cbus Super Stadium · **Model pick:** pending until both 17s are named

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Last updated: 2026-10-10 23:38 UTC (latest tip update)