A simple guide to help Manly supporters keep track of our Sea Eagles players at the 2026 Rugby League World Cup.
AUSTRALIA
Tom Trbojevic returns to the Kangaroos for his first World Cup since 2017. His most recent appearance for Australia was the 2024 Pacific Championships final, when he scored two tries against Tonga.
Pool A Fixtures
Australia vs New Zealand – Thurs 15 October (8:05pm) at Allianz Stadium, Sydney
Australia vs Fiji – Sun 25 October (8:05pm) at Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
Australia vs Cook Islands – Sat 31 October (8:05pm) at Queensland Country Bank Stadium, Townsville
TONGA
Haumole Olakau’atu returns to Mate Ma’a Tonga after last representing the nation in the 2024 Pacific Championships final against Australia. He made his international debut in 2022.
Tolutau Koula returns to Tonga after making eight international appearances since his debut in 2022. His most recent appearance was in the 2024 Pacific Championships final.
Lehi Hopoate returns to the international stage after making five appearances for Tonga across the 2024 and 2025 Pacific Championships.
Taniela Paseka returns to Tonga for the World Cup after previously representing the nation, most recently alongside his three Manly teammates in the 2024 Pacific Championships final.
Pool C Fixtures
Tonga vs England – Sat 17 October (8:05pm) at HBF Park, Perth
Tonga vs Lebanon – Fri 23 October (8:05pm) at CommBank Stadium, Parramatta
Tonga vs Samoa – Sun 1 November (8:05pm) at CommBank Stadium, Parramatta
FIJI
Caleb Navale returns to the Fiji Bati after making his international debut in the 2023 Pacific Championships. He has since played seven internationals across the 2023, 2024 and 2025 tournaments.
Brandon Wakeham heads into his first World Cup with extensive international experience, having made 12 appearances for Fiji over the past six years.
Pathways player Kylan Mafoa returns to Fiji after making his international debut in 2024 and representing the Bati again in the 2025 Pacific Championships.
Pool A Fixtures
Fiji vs Cook Islands – Sun 18 October (4:05pm) at McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle
Fiji vs Australia – Sun 25 October (8:05pm) at Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
Fiji vs New Zealand – Sat 31 October (3:30pm) at CBUS Super Stadium, Gold Coast
SAMOA
Clayton Faulalo earns his first senior international selection for Toa Samoa after being included in the extended squad for the 2025 Pacific Championships.
Pool B Fixtures
Samoa vs France – Fri 16 October (5:45pm) at CommBank Stadium, Parramatta
Samoa vs PNG – Sat 24 October (3:25pm) at Santos National Football Stadium, Port Moresby
Samoa vs Tonga – Sun 1 November (8:05pm) at CommBank Stadium, Parramatta
PAPUA NEW GUINEA
Josh Feledy is set to make his international debut for Papua New Guinea at the World Cup, representing his family heritage for the first time. His mother and grandfather were both born in PNG.
Pool C Fixtures
PNG vs Lebanon – Sat 17 October (3:25pm) at Santos National Football Stadium, Port Moresby
PNG vs Samoa – Sat 24 October (3:25pm) at Santos National Football Stadium, Port Moresby
PNG vs England – Fri 30 October (8:05pm) at WIN Stadium, Wollongong
LEBANON
Jason Saab is set to make his international debut for Lebanon and his first World Cup appearance. He was previously in line to represent the Cedars at the 2022 tournament before an ACL injury ruled him out.
Pool B Fixtures
Lebanon vs PNG – Sat 17 October (3:25pm) at Santos National Football Stadium, Port Moresby
Lebanon vs Tonga – Fri 23 October (8:05pm) at CommBank Stadium, Parramatta
Lebanon vs France – Sun 1 November (5:40pm) at CommBank Stadium, Parramatta
Also on show in this year’s World Cup is former Storm and Rabbitohs prop Davvy Moale who joins Manly in 2027. Moale has made 9 Test appearances for the Cook Islands since his international debut at the 2022 World Cup.
All kick-off times above are Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT).
