RLWC '22 Rugby League World Cup 2022

[Aucklander]

Shaun Johnson's World Cup hopes still alive as Warriors halfback added to Kiwis squad

Kiwis coach Michael Maguire says he's aware of what Shaun Johnson can do in a Kiwis jersey, but the 32-year-old faces a battle to make the final cut.

www.stuff.co.nz

 

[juss]

David Fifita named in powerful Tonga squad ahead of World Cup

Jason Taumalolo, Addin Fonua-Blake, Felise Kaufusi, Siosifa Talakai and David Fifita headline a strong Mate Ma'a Tonga squad.

www.nrl.com

Tonga are going to have a pretty strong team, will be up there as a contender.

 

[moto748]

I really fancy trying to get to a Tonga game.

<checks fixtures> Well, they play PNG at St Helens. That's only down the road, and should be worth watching.

 

[Aucklander]

Chanel Harris-Tavita in potent Toa Samoa squad | Warriors

Chanel Harris-Tavita is the lone Vodafone Warrior in a powerful Toa Samoa World Cup squad.

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[Aucklander]

Rugby League World Cup: Updated list of men's squads | Warriors

Updating all men's squads named so far for Rugby League World Cup in the United Kingdom.

www.warriors.kiwi

 

[juss]

This is shaping up to be the most competitive RLWC ever.

It's far from a walk in the park for Aus, there are multiple sides capable of winning this and winning any game on their day.

 

[juss]

We turn to this now, let's go Aussies!

 

[moto748]

Not optimistic about the England squad at all. There's not that much real world-class quality around, so a few injuries (and some strange selections?) have hit us hard. On paper, the squad doesn't look as a good as Samoa and Tonga, never mind Aus and NZ. Ryan Hall, for God's sake?

 

[juss]

Not optimistic about the England squad at all. There's not that much real world-class quality around, so a few injuries (and some strange selections?) have hit us hard. On paper, the squad doesn't look as a good as Samoa and Tonga, never mind Aus and NZ. Ryan Hall, for God's sake?

Realistically I don't think England are in the same class as the very best teams atm, particularly with the squads where a lot of the Aussie talent has decided to play for.

However what they do have is home town advantage which cam definitely give them an extra leg not just in motivation but also condition experience and familiarty. I wouldn't discount that boost.

Mind you, in regards to squad strength I don't see it as Australia's best squad either, particularly in the forward pack.

 

[Tigger Please!]

Realistically I don't think England are in the same class as the very best teams atm, particularly with the squads where a lot of the Aussie talent has decided to play for.

However what they do have is home town advantage which cam definitely give them an extra leg not just in motivation but also condition experience and familiarty. I wouldn't discount that boost.

Mind you, in regards to squad strength I don't see it as Australia's best squad either, particularly in the forward pack.

It's a great backline for the Kangaroos but, agreed, not a particularly strong pack. It is fit and mobile though so, if the unseasonal heat wave continues in old blighty, it could definitely work to their advantage.
I'd still put the Kangaroos as clear favourites however the Kiwis and Toa Samoa are not far behind and definitely have the squads to pull off an upset.
Tonga lack the class in the halves but should still be well in the mix.
This is probably the weakest England squad I've ever seen, I'd seriously put them on the same pegging as Fiji. They're going to need the weather to turn cold, dreary and soggy if they're any chance of containing the antipodean sides.
Other than that, PNG and Ireland have decent squads and could potentially pull off an upset or two. It should be a ripper tournament, can't wait.

 

[juss]

It's a great backline for the Kangaroos but, agreed, not a particularly strong pack. It is fit and mobile though so, if the unseasonal heat wave continues in old blighty, it could definitely work to their advantage.
I'd still put the Kangaroos as clear favourites however the Kiwis and Toa Samoa are not far behind and definitely have the squads to pull off an upset.
Tonga lack the class in the halves but should still be well in the mix.
This is probably the weakest England squad I've ever seen, I'd seriously put them on the same pegging as Fiji. They're going to need the weather to turn cold, dreary and soggy if they're any chance of containing the antipodean sides.
Other than that, PNG and Ireland have decent squads and could potentially pull off an upset or two. It should be a ripper tournament, can't wait.

Agreed. I can make a case for 4 winners, Australia, NZ, Tonga, Samoa.

Probably been a long time (probably never before?) That I could realistically make that case for 4 sides heading into a RLWC.

If those 4 teams are the 4 semi final teams, we'll be having a ripper of a final 3 games.

 

[Aucklander]

Fixtures and Prices

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[Mikey13G]

Not optimistic about the England squad at all. There's not that much real world-class quality around, so a few injuries (and some strange selections?) have hit us hard. On paper, the squad doesn't look as a good as Samoa and Tonga, never mind Aus and NZ. Ryan Hall, for God's sake?

Ryan Hall was a gun...10 years ago haha

Full list of every squad at the Rugby League World Cup 2021

Every nation competing at the men's 2021 Rugby League World Cup in England this autumn has officially confirmed their squad.

www.loverugbyleague.com

England V Samoa in the first group match will be a great game.

I'm supporting Australia and Tonga. The only thing going for England is that they're hosting it.

 

[juss]

Ryan Hall was a gun...10 years ago haha

Full list of every squad at the Rugby League World Cup 2021

Every nation competing at the men's 2021 Rugby League World Cup in England this autumn has officially confirmed their squad.

www.loverugbyleague.com

England V Samoa in the first group match will be a great game.

I'm supporting Australia and Tonga. The only thing going for England is that they're hosting it.

That Samoan side with a few NRL guns should absolutely s**t on England, but the home factor and crowd is a wildcard boost for them.

 

[juss]

I'm hoping Australia pick the side on form and go with Cleary/Munster ahead of DCE/Munster as the starting halves pairing.

 

[Aucklander]

DCE, Cleary to fight out Kangaroos halfback battle like Stuart and Langer

Daly Cherry-Evans admits his World Cup battle with Nathan Cleary for the Kangaroos No.7 jersey could be likened to the great 1990s rivalry between Ricky Stuart and Allan Langer.

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[Aucklander]

Maguire confident in Kiwis, but insists Kangaroos still favourites

New Zealand head to the World Cup later this month as international rugby league's top-ranked side, but coach Michael Maguire says history at the tournament means the Kangaroos still deserve to be favourites.

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[Mikey13G]

I'm surprised Australia hasn't found a spot for Dally M Medal Winner Nicho Hynes.

 

[moto748]

England win their warm-up against Fiji 50-0. I shudder to think how many the Kangaroos will put on them on Saturday, they looked like they'd never played together before..

 

[Mikey13G]

Very disappointing performance from Fiji

 

[Aucklander]

Nice way to send off TL.

Sebastian Kris scores first-half debut hat-trick in Kiwis' 74-0 rout of Leeds

The Kiwis ran in 14 tries, with Sebastian Kris snaring three, in an impressive warm-up to the Rugby League World Cup.

www.stuff.co.nz

 

[Mikey13G]

 

[moto748]

Tonga are going to take some stopping.

 

[Aucklander]

Cup glory can be kiss of life for league back home: Bromwich

2022 Rugby League World Cup, New Zealand Kiwis v Lebanon

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[Aucklander]

Fresh faces for Kangaroos as DCE gets first shot at halfback

Sea Eagles playmaker Daly Cherry-Evans will get first crack at the hotly-contested halfback spot for the Kangaroos, after being named in a side which includes seven debutants for Australia's World Cup-opener against Fiji.

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