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
Coach: 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 |
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10 | BK | Stargroth Amean | 9 March 1991 (aged 28) | ![]() |
7 | BK | Watson Boas | 8 November 1994 (aged 24) | ![]() |
1 | BK | Edene Gebbie | 6 May 1995 (aged 24) | ![]() |
14 | BK | Edwin Ipape | 2 February 1999 (aged 20) | ![]() |
6 | BK | Kyle Laybutt | 26 September 1995 (aged 24) | ![]() |
2 | BK | Bernard Lewis | 23 October 1997 (aged 21) | ![]() |
13 | BK | Garry Lo | 1 November 1993 (aged 25) | ![]() |
12 | FW | Rhyse Martin (captain) | 1 March 1993 (aged 26) | ![]() |
16 | FW | Moses Meninga | 6 June 1993 (aged 26) | ![]() |
4 | BK | Justin Olam | 23 December 1993 (aged 25) | ![]() |
9 | FW | Wartovo Puara | 24 June 1990 (aged 29) | ![]() |
8 | FW | Nixon Putt | 3 March 1995 (aged 24) | ![]() |
3 | BK | Daniel Russell | 5 December 1995 (aged 23) | ![]() |
11 | BK | Jedidiah Simbiken | 28 September 1998 (aged 21) | ![]() |
15 | BK | Stanford Talita | 29 December 1995 (aged 23) | ![]() |
5 | BK | Terry Wapi | 30 August 1996 (aged 23) | ![]() |
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 |
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2 | BK | Ryan Burroughs | 26 August 1991 (aged 28) | ![]() |
9 | FW | Connor Donehue | 9 May 1996 (aged 23) | ![]() |
11 | FW | Joe Eichner | 9 October 1991 (aged 28) | ![]() |
20 | BK | Bureta Faraimo | 16 July 1990 (aged 29) | ![]() |
14 | BK | Jay Florimo | 1990 (age 29) | ![]() |
7 | BK | Kristian Freed | 4 July 1987 (aged 32) | ![]() |
17 | FW | Khalial Harris | ![]() | |
13 | FW | Daniel Howard | 13 December 1984 (aged 34) | ![]() |
6 | BK | Charlie Jones | 20 April 1991 (aged 28) | ![]() |
1 | BK | Corey Makelim | 6 January 1994 (aged 25) | ![]() |
4 | BK | Ronaldo Mulitalo | 17 November 1999 (aged 19) | ![]() |
10 | FW | Mark Offerdahl (captain) | 15 October 1987 (aged 32) | ![]() |
8 | FW | Eddy Pettybourne | 13 February 1988 (aged 31) | ![]() |
3 | BK | Junior Vaivai | 18 January 1990 (aged 29) | ![]() |
12 | FW | Jerome Veve | 2 April 1997 (aged 22) | ![]() |
5 | BK | David Washington | 23 September 1990 (aged 29) | ![]() |
15 | FW | Brock Davies | ![]() |
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 |
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6 | BK | Lucas Albert | 4 July 1998 (aged 21) | ![]() |
13 | FW | Jason Baitieri (captain) | 2 July 1989 (aged 30) | ![]() |
4 | FW | Lambert Belmas | 11 August 1997 (aged 22) | ![]() |
11 | FW | Charlie Bouzinac | 10 January 1994 (aged 25) | ![]() |
8 | FW | Bastien Canet | 26 June 1993 (aged 26) | ![]() |
9 | FW | Alrix Da Costa | 2 October 1997 (aged 22) | ![]() |
16 | FW | Jordan Dezaria | 6 November 1996 (aged 22) | ![]() |
7 | BK | Louis Jouffret | 24 August 1995 (aged 24) | ![]() |
15 | BK | Mathieu Jussaume | 17 May 1999 (aged 20) | ![]() |
1 | BK | Thomas Lasvenes | 6 May 1996 (aged 23) | ![]() |
5 | BK | Paul Marcon | 10 July 1995 (aged 24) | ![]() |
2 | BK | Gavin Marguerite | 12 August 1996 (aged 23) | ![]() |
3 | BK | Hakim Miloudi | 26 June 1993 (aged 26) | ![]() |
14 | BK | Arthur Mourgue | 7 May 1999 (aged 20) | ![]() |
12 | FW | Arthur Romano | 17 August 1997 (aged 22) | ![]() |
10 | FW | Justin Sangaré | 7 March 1998 (aged 21) | ![]() |
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 |
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13 | FW | Jalal Bazzaz | ![]() | |
2 | BK | Jayden El-Jalkh | 26 September 1997 (aged 22) | ![]() |
10 | FW | Elie El-Zakhem | ![]() | |
14 | BK | Johnny-Lee Gabrael | ![]() | |
5 | BK | Ahmad Harajly | 20 January 1994 (aged 25) | ![]() |
15 | FW | Kayne Kalache | 10 June 1998 (aged 21) | ![]() |
7 | BK | Jacob Kiraz | 23 November 2001 (aged 17) | ![]() |
8 | BK | Bilal Maarbani | 12 February 1998 (aged 21) | ![]() |
4 | BK | John-Paul Nohra | ![]() | |
6 | BK | Adam Rizk | 27 January 1999 (aged 20) | ![]() |
12 | BK | Josh Rizk | 22 March 2001 (aged 18) | ![]() |
1 | BK | Reece Robinson | 13 June 1987 (aged 32) | ![]() |
3 | BK | Travis Robinson | 13 June 1987 (aged 32) | ![]() |
16 | FW | James Roumanos | 10 August 1999 (aged 20) | ![]() |
9 | BK | Jordan Samrani | ![]() | |
11 | FW | Charbel Tasipale | ![]() |
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 |
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15 | FW | Gavin Bennion | 31 December 1993 (aged 25) | ![]() |
4 | BK | Mike Butt | 6 May 1995 (aged 24) | ![]() |
16 | FW | Connor Davies | 17 January 1997 (aged 22) | ![]() |
10 | FW | Curtis Davies | 17 January 1997 (aged 22) | ![]() |
12 | FW | Ben Evans | 30 October 1992 (aged 26) | ![]() |
3 | BK | Rhys Evans | 30 October 1992 (aged 26) | ![]() |
8 | BK | Will Evans | 4 May 2001 (aged 18) | ![]() |
13 | FW | Daniel Fleming | 8 July 1992 (aged 27) | ![]() |
5 | BK | Regan Grace | 12 December 1996 (aged 22) | ![]() |
6 | BK | Dalton Grant | 21 April 1990 (aged 29) | ![]() |
11 | BK | Cobi Green | 4 March 1999 (aged 20) | ![]() |
1 | BK | Elliot Kear (captain) | 29 November 1988 (aged 30) | ![]() |
14 | FW | Rhodri Lloyd | 22 July 1993 (aged 26) | ![]() |
7 | BK | James Olds | 6 April 1991 (aged 28) | ![]() |
9 | FW | Lloyd White | 9 August 1988 (aged 31) | ![]() |
2 | BK | Rhys Williams | 8 December 1989 (aged 29) | ![]() |
Pool C
Cook Islands
No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Club |
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1 | BK | Tevin Arona | 5 September 1995 (aged 24) | ![]() |
12 | BK | Anthony Gelling | 18 October 1990 (aged 29) | ![]() |
4 | FW | Alex Glenn (captain) | 31 July 1988 (aged 31) | ![]() |
3 | BK | Kayal Iro | 20 February 2000 (aged 19) | ![]() |
5 | BK | Steven Marsters | 19 October 1999 (aged 19) | ![]() |
11 | FW | Sam Mataora | 20 October 1990 (aged 28) | ![]() |
10 | FW | Tepai Moeroa | 2 October 1995 (aged 24) | ![]() |
16 | FW | Moses Noovao-McGreal | 7 February 1996 (aged 23) | ![]() |
8 | FW | Junior Pua | ![]() | |
15 | FW | John Puna | 24 May 1992 (aged 27) | ![]() |
2 | BK | Reubenn Rennie | 22 October 1995 (aged 23) | ![]() |
14 | FW | Vincent Rennie | 17 June 1994 (aged 25) | ![]() |
6 | BK | Brad Takairangi | 14 June 1989 (aged 30) | ![]() |
13 | FW | Brody Tamarua | 9 March 1999 (aged 20) | ![]() |
9 | FW | Aaron Teroi | 2 October 1995 (aged 24) | ![]() |
7 | BK | Paul Ulberg | 14 November 1995 (aged 23) | ![]() |
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 |
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6 | BK | Waqa Blake | 26 October 1994 (aged 24) | ![]() |
12 | FW | Viliame Kikau | 5 April 1995 (aged 24) | ![]() |
9 | FW | Apisai Koroisau | 7 November 1992 (aged 26) | ![]() |
1 | FW | Joseva Lawalawa | ![]() | |
16 | BK | Penaia Leveleve | ![]() | |
8 | BK | Isaac Lumelume | 16 April 1998 (aged 21) | ![]() |
13 | BK | Taane Milne | 19 May 1995 (aged 24) | ![]() |
17 | BK | Luke Nadurutalo | ![]() | |
2 | BK | Kevin Naiqama (captain) | 4 February 1989 (aged 30) | ![]() |
15 | BK | Selestino Ravutaumada | 17 January 2000 (aged 19) | ![]() |
3 | BK | Maika Sivo | 3 October 1993 (aged 26) | ![]() |
14 | BK | Penioni Tagituimua | ![]() | |
10 | BK | Maika Tudravu | ![]() | |
4 | BK | Semi Valemei | 20 January 1999 (aged 20) | ![]() |
5 | BK | Suliasi Vunivalu | 27 November 1995 (aged 23) | ![]() |
7 | BK | Brayden Wiliame | 17 December 1992 (aged 26) | ![]() |
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
Coach: 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 |
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4 | FW | Dannielle Anderson | 21 July 1995 (aged 24) | ![]() |
2 | BK | Caitlin Beevers | 11 October 2001 (aged 18) | ![]() |
10 | BK | Leah Burke | ![]() | |
3 | FW | Chantelle Crowl | 16 February 1993 (aged 26) | ![]() |
8 | BK | Jodie Cunningham | 5 December 1991 (aged 27) | ![]() |
6 | BK | Faye Gaskin | 18 March 1992 (aged 27) | ![]() |
9 | BK | Kelsey Gentles | ![]() | |
1 | BK | Amy Hardcastle | 4 March 1989 (aged 30) | ![]() |
14 | FW | Shona Hoyle | 31 July 1993 (aged 26) | ![]() |
12 | FW | Rhiannion Marshall | ![]() | |
15 | FW | Sinead Peach | ![]() | |
7 | FW | Georgia Roche | 3 September 2000 (aged 19) | ![]() |
5 | FW | Emily Rudge (captain) | 11 November 1991 (aged 27) | ![]() |
16 | BK | Tara-Jane Stanley | 4 September 1993 (aged 26) | ![]() |
11 | FW | Naomi Williams | 7 May 1991 (aged 28) | ![]() |
13 | BK | Georgia Wilson | ![]() |
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 |
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20 | Elsie Albert | ![]() | ||
2 | Catherine Anjo | ![]() | ||
12 | Heather Ario | ![]() | ||
13 | Lekiellia Brown | ![]() | ||
3 | Carol Francis | ![]() | ||
7 | Shirley Joe | ![]() | ||
10 | Janet Johns (captain) | ![]() | ||
4 | Roswita Kapo | ![]() | ||
16 | Gloria Kaupa | ![]() | ||
5 | Sera Koroi | ![]() | ||
17 | Mellisa Peters | |||
1 | Ua Ravu | ![]() | ||
15 | Jacobeth Wake | ![]() | ||
9 | Joyce Waula | ![]() | ||
6 | Angelo Watego (captain) | ![]() | ||
14 | Josephine Wong | ![]() |
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