Rugby League World Cup 2026 preparations intensify

Preparations are underway for the 2026 Rugby League World Cup in Australia. Wales Rugby League has finalized its management team for the wheelchair squad. Head Coach Alan Caron will lead the team in Wollongong, supported by assistant coaches Gary Taylor and Dave Abel, alongside a specialized staff including Alana Sargent as Strength and Conditioning Coach and Team Manager.

Meanwhile, the Australian national team faces significant injury challenges ahead of their squad announcement. Head coach Kevin Walters is managing several key absences, including captain Isaah Yeo, who is dealing with a ruptured pectoral muscle, and Penrith stars Nathan Cleary and Dylan Edwards. Other players facing injury concerns or availability issues include Hudson Young, Xavier Coates, and Jackson Ford.