Yeo makes World Cup call, Walker earns Kangaroos spot

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Yeo makes World Cup call, Walker earns Kangaroos spot. (2026, October 5). ABC News (AU). https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10-05/kangaroos-squad-named-for-rugby-league-world-cup/107228420

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Australia has announced a 23-player squad for the Rugby League World Cup, including six debutants such as Roosters' Sam Walker and Newcastle's Bradman Best. James Tedesco and Latrell Mitchell are also returning to the national team. The Kangaroos will face New Zealand in their opening match on October 15.

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Australia has named a 23-strong Kangaroos squad for the Rugby League World Cup, set to start on October 15, with the first match against New Zealand. The squad includes familiar faces like James Tedesco and Latrell Mitchell, as well as six debutants: Roosters' Sam Walker, Newcastle's Bradman Best, alongside others from various teams. Recent results leading up to this announcement include Sharks defeating Cowboys 26-16, Panthers losing to Roosters 19-12, and Dolphins beating Knights 36-20.

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Fri, 11 Sept, 7:50 pm, Final score, Rabbitohs 10, Knights 20 Sat, 12 Sept, 4:05 pm, Final score, Warriors 16, Dolphins 26 Sat, 12 Sept, 7:50 pm, Final score, Sharks 26, Cowboys 16 Sun, 13 Sept, 4:05 pm, Final score, Panthers 19, Roosters 12 Sat, 19 Sept, 7:50 pm, Final score, Roosters 46, Sharks 10 Sun, 20 Sept, 4:05 pm, Final score, Warriors 10, Knights 12 Fri, 25 Sept, 7:50 pm, Final score, Dolphins 20, Roosters 36 Sun, 27 Sept, 4:00 pm, Final score, Panthers 14, Knights 22 Sun, 4 Oct, 7:30 pm, Final score, Roosters 19, Knights 18 Kangaroos Rugby League World Cup squad named with Roosters' Sam Walker among six debutants In short: Australia has named a 23-strong Kangaroos squad for the Rugby League World Cup. asserted

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Yeo makes World Cup call, Walker earns Kangaroos spot

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