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 competed, with four of those also fielding women's teams. The squads consisted 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
[edit]Australien
[edit]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]
Neuseeland
[edit]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-Neuguinea
[edit]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) | ![]() |
Vereinigte Staaten
[edit]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]
Pool B
[edit]England
[edit]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]
No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Club |
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7 | BK | Blake Austin | 1 February 1991 (aged 28) | ![]() |
1 | FW | Tom Burgess | 21 April 1992 (aged 27) | ![]() |
2 | FW | Daryl Clark | 10 February 1993 (aged 26) | ![]() |
3 | BK | Jake Connor | 18 October 1994 (aged 25) | ![]() |
4 | FW | James Graham (captain) | 10 September 1985 (aged 34) | ![]() |
5 | BK | Ryan Hall | 27 November 1987 (aged 31) | ![]() |
6 | BK | Ash Handley | 16 February 1996 (aged 23) | ![]() |
8 | BK | Reece Lyne | 2 December 1992 (aged 26) | ![]() |
9 | BK | Jermaine McGillvary | 16 May 1988 (aged 31) | ![]() |
10 | FW | Ryan Sutton | 2 August 1995 (aged 24) | ![]() |
11 | BK | Sam Tomkins | 23 March 1989 (aged 30) | ![]() |
12 | BK | Jacob Trueman | 16 February 1999 (aged 20) | ![]() |
13 | FW | Liam Watts | 8 July 1990 (aged 29) | ![]() |
14 | FW | Elliott Whitehead | 4 September 1989 (aged 30) | ![]() |
15 | BK | Gareth Widdop | 12 March 1989 (aged 30) | ![]() |
16 | BK | George Williams | 31 October 1994 (aged 24) | ![]() |
Frankreich
[edit]Coach: Aurélien Cologni
France named a 17-man squad on 2 October 2019.[12] Lilian Albert was originally named but withdrew.[13]
Libanon
[edit]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]
Wales
[edit]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
[edit]Cook Inseln
[edit]Fidschi
[edit]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]
Samoa
[edit]Coach: Matt Parish
Samoa named their 16-man squad on 10 October 2019.[21]
No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Club |
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8 | FW | Bunty Afoa | 20 August 1996 (aged 23) | ![]() |
6 | BK | Dean Blore | 29 September 1998 (aged 21) | ![]() |
11 | FW | Michael Chee-Kam | 26 February 1992 (aged 27) | ![]() |
10 | FW | Tino Fa'asuamaleaui | 16 February 2000 (aged 19) | ![]() |
3 | BK | Tim Lafai | 27 May 1991 (aged 28) | ![]() |
4 | BK | Joseph Leilua (captain) | 12 December 1991 (aged 27) | ![]() |
12 | FW | Luciano Leilua | 8 June 1996 (aged 23) | ![]() |
13 | FW | Moses Leota | 20 July 1995 (aged 24) | ![]() |
9 | FW | Danny Levi | 5 December 1995 (aged 23) | ![]() |
7 | BK | Jarome Luai | 16 January 1997 (aged 22) | ![]() |
15 | BK | Toa Mata'afa | 7 April 1997 (aged 22) | ![]() |
2 | BK | David Nofoaluma | 28 November 1993 (aged 25) | ![]() |
14 | FW | Ligi Sao | 11 October 1992 (aged 27) | ![]() |
1 | BK | Marion Seve | 27 May 1995 (aged 24) | ![]() |
16 | BK | Jorge Taufua | 23 October 1991 (aged 27) | ![]() |
5 | BK | Brian To'o | 18 August 1998 (aged 21) | ![]() |
Tonga
[edit]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
[edit]Australien
[edit]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
[edit]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 | 11 June 1998 (aged 21) | ![]() |
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 | 30 January 1999 (aged 20) | ![]() |
1 | BK | Amy Hardcastle | 4 March 1989 (aged 30) | ![]() |
14 | FW | Shona Hoyle | 31 July 1993 (aged 26) | ![]() |
12 | FW | Rhiannion Marshall | 22 December 1992 (aged 26) | ![]() |
15 | FW | Sinead Peach | 4 June 1998 (aged 21) | ![]() |
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 | 23 February 1997 (aged 22) | ![]() |
Neuseeland
[edit]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-Neuguinea
[edit]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 | 20 May 1996 (aged 23) | ![]() | |
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 | 21 August 2002 (aged 17) | ![]() | |
17 | Mellisa Peters | |||
1 | Ua Ravu | 4 December 1996 (aged 22) | ![]() | |
15 | Jacobeth Wake | ![]() | ||
9 | Joyce Waula | ![]() | ||
6 | Angelo Watego (captain) | ![]() | ||
14 | Josephine Wong | ![]() |
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