2019 Rugby League World Cup 9s squads
The 2019 Rugby League World Cup 9s was an international rugby league tournament played in the rugby league nines format, to be held in Australia on 18 and 19 October 2019. Twelve national teams will be competing, with four of those also fielding women's teams. The squads will consist of 16 players.
Players' positions are listed as either backs (BK) or forwards (FW). Their age is given as of the tournament's opening day, 18 October 2019.
Pool A
Australia
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Mal Meninga
Australia named their 16-man squad on 7 October 2019.[1] Cody Walker and Curtis Scott were originally named, but withdrew. They were replaced by Daly Cherry-Evans and Campbell Graham respectively.[2]
New Zealand
Coach: Michael Maguire
New Zealand named their 16-man squad on 9 October 2019.[3] James Fisher-Harris and Jordan Rapana were originally named, but withdrew and were replaced by Zane Tetevano and Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad respectively.[4] Braden Hamlin-Uele was ruled out after the final squads had been finalised. Adam Blair was brought in as a late replacement.[5]
Papua New Guinea
Coach: 
Michael Marum
PNG named their 16-man squad on 1 October 2019.[6] James Segeyaro and Lachlan Lam were originally named, but were replaced by Moses Meninga and Wartovo Puara.[7]
| No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | BK | Stargroth Amean | 9 March 1991 (aged 28) |  Barrow Raiders |
| 7 | BK | Watson Boas | 8 November 1994 (aged 24) | Doncaster |
| 1 | BK | Edene Gebbie | 6 May 1995 (aged 24) | Wynnum Manly Seagulls |
| 14 | BK | Edwin Ipape | 2 February 1999 (aged 20) | Wynnum Manly Seagulls |
| 6 | BK | Kyle Laybutt | 26 September 1995 (aged 24) | Townsville Blackhawks |
| 2 | BK | Bernard Lewis | 23 October 1997 (aged 21) | Sydney Roosters |
| 13 | BK | Garry Lo | 1 November 1993 (aged 25) | PNG Hunters |
| 12 | FW | Rhyse Martin (captain) | 1 March 1993 (aged 26) | Leeds Rhinos |
| 16 | FW | Moses Meninga | 6 June 1993 (aged 26) | PNG Hunters |
| 4 | BK | Justin Olam | 23 December 1993 (aged 25) | Melbourne Storm |
| 9 | FW | Wartovo Puara | 24 June 1990 (aged 29) | Barrow Raiders |
| 8 | FW | Nixon Putt | 3 March 1995 (aged 24) | Norths Devils |
| 3 | BK | Daniel Russell | 5 December 1995 (aged 23) | North Queensland Cowboys |
| 11 | BK | Jedidiah Simbiken | 28 September 1998 (aged 21) | Redcliffe Dolphins |
| 15 | BK | Stanford Talita | 29 December 1995 (aged 23) | Hela Wigmen |
| 5 | BK | Terry Wapi | 30 August 1996 (aged 23) | PNG Hunters |
United States
Coach: Sean Rutgerson
The United States named a 20-man training squad on 3 September 2019.[8] The final 16-man squad was announced on 10 October 2019.[9]
| No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | BK | Ryan Burroughs | 26 August 1991 (aged 28) |  Northern Virginia Eagles |
| 9 | FW | Connor Donehue | 9 May 1996 (aged 23) | Brooklyn Kings |
| 11 | FW | Joe Eichner | 9 October 1991 (aged 28) | Northern Pride |
| 20 | BK | Bureta Faraimo | 16 July 1990 (aged 29) | Hull F.C. |
| 14 | BK | Jay Florimo | 1990 (age 29) | The Entrance Tigers |
| 7 | BK | Kristian Freed | 4 July 1987 (aged 32) | Wests Mitchelton Panthers |
| 17 | FW | Khalial Harris | Jacksonville Axemen | |
| 13 | FW | Daniel Howard | 13 December 1984 (aged 34) | Wentworthville Magpies |
| 6 | BK | Charlie Jones | 20 April 1991 (aged 28) | Jacksonville Axemen |
| 1 | BK | Corey Makelim | 6 January 1994 (aged 25) | Sheffield Eagles |
| 4 | BK | Ronaldo Mulitalo | 17 November 1999 (aged 19) | Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks |
| 10 | FW | Mark Offerdahl (captain) | 15 October 1987 (aged 32) | Goondiwindi Boars |
| 8 | FW | Eddy Pettybourne | 13 February 1988 (aged 31) | Central Queensland Capras |
| 3 | BK | Junior Vaivai | 18 January 1990 (aged 29) |  Toulouse Olympique |
| 12 | FW | Jerome Veve | 2 April 1997 (aged 22) | Souths Logan Magpies |
| 5 | BK | David Washington | 23 September 1990 (aged 29) | Jacksonville Axemen |
| 15 | FW | Brock Davies | Brooklyn Kings |
Pool B
England
Coach: Wayne Bennett
England named their 16-man squad on 6 October 2019.[10] Jack Hughes was originally named, but withdrew due to injury. He was replaced by Blake Austin.[11]
France
Coach: Aurélien Cologni
France named a 17-man squad on 2 October 2019.[12] Lilian Albert was originally named but withdrew.[13]
| No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | BK | Lucas Albert | 4 July 1998 (aged 21) | Catalans Dragons |
| 13 | FW | Jason Baitieri (captain) | 2 July 1989 (aged 30) | Catalans Dragons |
| 4 | FW | Lambert Belmas | 11 August 1997 (aged 22) | Catalans Dragons |
| 11 | FW | Charlie Bouzinac | 10 January 1994 (aged 25) | Lézignan Sangliers |
| 8 | FW | Bastien Canet | 26 June 1993 (aged 26) | AS Carcassonne |
| 9 | FW | Alrix Da Costa | 2 October 1997 (aged 22) | Catalans Dragons |
| 16 | FW | Jordan Dezaria | 6 November 1996 (aged 22) | Toulouse Olympique |
| 7 | BK | Louis Jouffret | 24 August 1995 (aged 24) | Featherstone Rovers |
| 15 | BK | Mathieu Jussaume | 17 May 1999 (aged 20) | Toulouse Olympique |
| 1 | BK | Thomas Lasvenes | 6 May 1996 (aged 23) | Villeneuve XIII RLLG |
| 5 | BK | Paul Marcon | 10 July 1995 (aged 24) | Toulouse Olympique |
| 2 | BK | Gavin Marguerite | 12 August 1996 (aged 23) | Toulouse Olympique |
| 3 | BK | Hakim Miloudi | 26 June 1993 (aged 26) | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} Toronto Wolfpack |
| 14 | BK | Arthur Mourgue | 7 May 1999 (aged 20) | Saint-Estève XIII Catalan |
| 12 | FW | Arthur Romano | 17 August 1997 (aged 22) | Catalans Dragons |
| 10 | FW | Justin Sangaré | 7 March 1998 (aged 21) | Toulouse Olympique |
Lebanon
Coach: Rick Stone
Lebanon named their 16-man squad on 10 October 2019.[14] Anthony Layoun was originally named but was replaced by Jordan Samrani.[15] Jacob Kiraz and Jordan Samrani were ruled ineligible to participate due to being under the age of 18. Kiraz took the field against France, however.[16]
| No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | FW | Jalal Bazzaz | St George Illawarra Dragons | |
| 2 | BK | Jayden El-Jalkh | 26 September 1997 (aged 22) | Western Suburbs Magpies |
| 10 | FW | Elie El-Zakhem | Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs | |
| 14 | BK | Johnny-Lee Gabrael | Balmain Tigers | |
| 5 | BK | Ahmad Harajly | 20 January 1994 (aged 25) | New England Free Jacks |
| 15 | FW | Kayne Kalache | 10 June 1998 (aged 21) | Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs |
| 7 | BK | Jacob Kiraz | 23 November 2001 (aged 17) | North Queensland Cowboys |
| 8 | BK | Bilal Maarbani | 12 February 1998 (aged 21) | Wests Tigers |
| 4 | BK | John-Paul Nohra | Parramatta Eels | |
| 6 | BK | Adam Rizk | 27 January 1999 (aged 20) | North Sydney Bears |
| 12 | BK | Josh Rizk | 22 March 2001 (aged 18) | Balmain Tigers |
| 1 | BK | Reece Robinson | 13 June 1987 (aged 32) | Queanbeyan Kangaroos |
| 3 | BK | Travis Robinson | 13 June 1987 (aged 32) | Newtown Jets |
| 16 | FW | James Roumanos | 10 August 1999 (aged 20) | Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs |
| 9 | BK | Jordan Samrani | Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks | |
| 11 | FW | Charbel Tasipale | Parramatta Eels |
Wales
Coach: John Kear
Wales named a 23-man training squad on 16 September.[17] The final 16-man squad was announced on 9 October 2019.[18]
| No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | FW | Gavin Bennion | 31 December 1993 (aged 25) | Swinton Lions |
| 4 | BK | Mike Butt | 6 May 1995 (aged 24) | Swinton Lions |
| 16 | FW | Connor Davies | 17 January 1997 (aged 22) | Halifax |
| 10 | FW | Curtis Davies | 17 January 1997 (aged 22) | Halifax |
| 12 | FW | Ben Evans | 30 October 1992 (aged 26) | Toulouse Olympique |
| 3 | BK | Rhys Evans | 30 October 1992 (aged 26) | Bradford Bulls |
| 8 | BK | Will Evans | 4 May 2001 (aged 18) | Burleigh Bears |
| 13 | FW | Daniel Fleming | 8 July 1992 (aged 27) | Halifax |
| 5 | BK | Regan Grace | 12 December 1996 (aged 22) | St Helens |
| 6 | BK | Dalton Grant | 21 April 1990 (aged 29) | Bradford Bulls |
| 11 | BK | Cobi Green | 4 March 1999 (aged 20) | Bradford Bulls |
| 1 | BK | Elliot Kear (captain) | 29 November 1988 (aged 30) | London Broncos |
| 14 | FW | Rhodri Lloyd | 22 July 1993 (aged 26) | Swinton Lions |
| 7 | BK | James Olds | 6 April 1991 (aged 28) | Wests Panthers |
| 9 | FW | Lloyd White | 9 August 1988 (aged 31) | Mackay Cutters |
| 2 | BK | Rhys Williams | 8 December 1989 (aged 29) | London Broncos |
Pool C
Cook Islands
| No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BK | Tevin Arona | 5 September 1995 (aged 24) |  Canterbury Bulls |
| 12 | BK | Anthony Gelling | 18 October 1990 (aged 29) | Widnes Vikings |
| 4 | FW | Alex Glenn (captain) | 31 July 1988 (aged 31) | Brisbane Broncos |
| 3 | BK | Kayal Iro | 20 February 2000 (aged 19) | New Zealand Warriors |
| 5 | BK | Steven Marsters | 19 October 1999 (aged 19) | St. George Illawarra Dragons |
| 11 | FW | Sam Mataora | 20 October 1990 (aged 28) | Belconnen United Sharks |
| 10 | FW | Tepai Moeroa | 2 October 1995 (aged 24) | Parramatta Eels |
| 16 | FW | Moses Noovao-McGreal | 7 February 1996 (aged 23) | Norths Devils |
| 8 | FW | Junior Pua | New Zealand Warriors | |
| 15 | FW | John Puna | 24 May 1992 (aged 27) | Easts Tigers |
| 2 | BK | Reubenn Rennie | 22 October 1995 (aged 23) | Mount Pritchard Mounties |
| 14 | FW | Vincent Rennie | 17 June 1994 (aged 25) | Mount Pritchard Mounties |
| 6 | BK | Brad Takairangi | 14 June 1989 (aged 30) | Parramatta Eels |
| 13 | FW | Brody Tamarua | 9 March 1999 (aged 20) | New Zealand Warriors |
| 9 | FW | Aaron Teroi | 2 October 1995 (aged 24) | Central Queensland Capras |
| 7 | BK | Paul Ulberg | 14 November 1995 (aged 23) | Norths Devils |
Fiji
Coach: Brandon Costin
Fiji named their 16-man squad on 10 October 2019.[20] Mikaele Ravalawa was originally named but was replaced by Semi Valemei.[15]
| No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | BK | Waqa Blake | 26 October 1994 (aged 24) | Parramatta Eels |
| 12 | FW | Viliame Kikau | 5 April 1995 (aged 24) | Penrith Panthers |
| 9 | FW | Apisai Koroisau | 7 November 1992 (aged 26) | Manly Warringah Sea Eagles |
| 1 | FW | Joseva Lawalawa |  Ravoravo Rabbitohs | |
| 16 | BK | Penaia Leveleve | Nabua Broncos | |
| 8 | BK | Isaac Lumelume | 16 April 1998 (aged 21) | Melbourne Storm |
| 13 | BK | Taane Milne | 19 May 1995 (aged 24) | New Zealand Warriors |
| 17 | BK | Luke Nadurutalo | Nadera Panthers | |
| 2 | BK | Kevin Naiqama (captain) | 4 February 1989 (aged 30) | St Helens |
| 15 | BK | Selestino Ravutaumada | 17 January 2000 (aged 19) | New Zealand Warriors |
| 3 | BK | Maika Sivo | 3 October 1993 (aged 26) | Parramatta Eels |
| 14 | BK | Penioni Tagituimua | Nadera Panthers | |
| 10 | BK | Maika Tudravu | Army Bears | |
| 4 | BK | Semi Valemei | 20 January 1999 (aged 20) | Canberra Raiders |
| 5 | BK | Suliasi Vunivalu | 27 November 1995 (aged 23) | Melbourne Storm |
| 7 | BK | Brayden Wiliame | 17 December 1992 (aged 26) | Catalans Dragons |
Samoa
Coach: Matt Parish
Samoa named their 16-man squad on 10 October 2019.[21]
Tonga
Coach: 
David Tangata-Toa
Tonga named their 16-man squad on 11 October 2019. Included in the squad was two players named "Sione Katoa" - Sione Katoa (born 1997; a winger) and Sione Katoa (born 1995; a hooker). The latter is referred to by his full name, Sione Utia-Katoa, for clarity.[22]
Women
Australia
Coach: Brad Donald
Australia named their 17-person squad on 7 October 2019.[23] Brittany Breayley and Tamika Upton were originally named but withdrew and were replaced by Tarryn Aiken.[24]
England
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Craig Richards[25]
England women's squad was named on 2 August 2019.[26] Shannon Lacey was ruled out by injury,[11] and was replaced by Georgia Wilson.[27]
| No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | FW | Dannielle Anderson | 21 July 1995 (aged 24) | Leeds Rhinos |
| 2 | BK | Caitlin Beevers | 11 October 2001 (aged 18) | Leeds Rhinos |
| 10 | BK | Leah Burke | St Helens | |
| 3 | FW | Chantelle Crowl | 16 February 1993 (aged 26) | St Helens |
| 8 | BK | Jodie Cunningham | 5 December 1991 (aged 27) | St Helens |
| 6 | BK | Faye Gaskin | 18 March 1992 (aged 27) | St Helens |
| 9 | BK | Kelsey Gentles | Castleford Tigers | |
| 1 | BK | Amy Hardcastle | 4 March 1989 (aged 30) | Bradford Bulls |
| 14 | FW | Shona Hoyle | 31 July 1993 (aged 26) | Castleford Tigers |
| 12 | FW | Rhiannion Marshall | Castleford Tigers | |
| 15 | FW | Sinead Peach | Castleford Tigers | |
| 7 | FW | Georgia Roche | 3 September 2000 (aged 19) | Castleford Tigers |
| 5 | FW | Emily Rudge (captain) | 11 November 1991 (aged 27) | St Helens |
| 16 | BK | Tara-Jane Stanley | 4 September 1993 (aged 26) | Castleford Tigers |
| 11 | FW | Naomi Williams | 7 May 1991 (aged 28) | St Helens |
| 13 | BK | Georgia Wilson | Wigan Warriors |
New Zealand
Coach: Justin Morgan
New Zealand women's squad was named on 9 October.[28] Lavinia Gould was originally named but was replaced by Kanyon Paul.
Papua New Guinea
Coach: Bagelo Solien
Papua New Guinea women's squad was named on 1 October.[6] Shae-Yvonne De La Cruz and Veronica Waula were originally named but were replaced by Gloria Kaupa and Mellisa Peters.[15] Sera Koroi and Joyce Waula were ruled ineligible to participate due to being under the age of 18.[16]
| No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | Elsie Albert | UNRE Cowgirls | ||
| 2 | Catherine Anjo | Hohola Flies | ||
| 12 | Heather Ario | Gabutu Dragons | ||
| 13 | Lekiellia Brown | Wentworthville Magpies | ||
| 3 | Carol Francis | Gabutu Dragons | ||
| 7 | Shirley Joe | Eriku Panthers | ||
| 10 | Janet Johns (captain) | Hanuabada Hawks | ||
| 4 | Roswita Kapo | Paga Panthers | ||
| 16 | Gloria Kaupa | | ||
| 5 | Sera Koroi | Goodna Eagles | ||
| 17 | Mellisa Peters | |||
| 1 | Ua Ravu | Leeton Greens | ||
| 15 | Jacobeth Wake | Royals Ramu League | ||
| 9 | Joyce Waula | Blackswan Royals | ||
| 6 | Angelo Watego (captain) | Capalaba Warriors | ||
| 14 | Josephine Wong | Nightcliff Dragons |
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