Parker predicts competitive 2026 Rugby League World Cup

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 14 Oct, 06:04 · Archive

Former World Cup winner Corey Parker expects the 2026 Rugby League World Cup in Australia to be unusually competitive. Speaking ahead of the tournament starting on 15 October, Parker told The West Australian that the strength of New Zealand, Tonga, Samoa and England means it 'shapes to be one of the all-time World Cups'.

Australia have dominated the tournament historically, claiming 12 titles including the past three. Great Britain is the next most successful nation with three titles. Parker noted that even if Australia wins a fourth consecutive title, it would not match their best-ever run of six in a row.

However, Parker warned that fans expecting Australia to 'waltz to glory' will be mistaken. He highlighted that at the previous World Cup in England, Samoa reached the final, demonstrating the rising strength of other squads. According to Parker, 'it's quite incredible to see the strength of the other squads' competing this time around.

How it is being reported

• Former World Cup winner Corey Parker predicts 2026 tournament in Australia to be ‘all-time’Former World Cup winners Corey Parker and Aaron Woods have warned rugby league fans to strap in as the Seven commentators predicts an ‘all-time’ World Cup on Australian shores.Perth Now · 14 Oct, 05:45
• Former World Cup winner Corey Parker predicts 2026 tournament in Australia to be ‘all-time’Former World Cup winners Corey Parker and Aaron Woods have warned rugby league fans to strap in as the Seven commentators predicts an ‘all-time’ World Cup on Australian shores.The West Australian · 14 Oct, 05:45

In this story: Corey Parker · Australia · New Zealand · Tonga · Samoa · England · Great Britain

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