2021 Women's Rugby League World Cup squads
This article lists the official squads for the 2021 Women's Rugby League World Cup which, postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic is being held in November 2022.
Pool A
[edit]Brazil
[edit]Head coach: 
Paul Grundy[1][2][3]
Captains: Maria Graf, Giovanna Moura.
Summary: 3 matches, 3 losses. 5 tries by 4 try-scorers, 2 goals. 24 points scored.
| # | Player | Games | Tries | Goals | Points | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | Natalia Momberg | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vitoria Rhinos |
| 22 | Edna Santini | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vitoria Rhinos |
| 3 | Leticia Medeiros | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Melina |
| 12 | Amanda Welter | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Maringa Hawks |
| 4 | Daniele Soares | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Maringa Hawks |
| 6 | Giovanna Moura | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Maringa Hawks |
| 7 | Maria Graf | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | Urutau |
| 8 | Franciny Amaral | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 | Melina |
| 9 | Patricia Bodeman | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 | Melina |
| 10 | Paula Casemiro | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Vitoria Rhinos |
| 11 | Patricia Oliveira | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Melina |
| 17 | Ana Loschi de Quadros | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Vitoria Rhinos |
| 16 | Brena Prioste | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Urutau |
| 2 | Tatiane Fernandes | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Vitoria Rhinos |
| 13 | Bárbara Leal | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Vitoria Rhinos |
| 15 | Franciele Barros | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Melina |
| 23 | Natalia Jonck | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Melina |
| 20 | Pāmella Nascimento Silva | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Melina |
| 1 | Adriana Felix | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Vitoria Rhinos |
| 5 | Byanca Santa Rita | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Melina |
| 14 | Giovanna Barth | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Maringa Hawks |
| 21 | Ellen Trindade | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Melina |
| 6 | Suzana Rodrigues | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Vitoria Rhinos |
Notes:
- The squad was announced on 10 October 2022.
- All players in the squad participated in the warm-up match against France on 27 October 2022, with Franciny Amaral scoring a try.[4]
Canada
[edit]Head coach: 
Mike Castle
Captain: Gabrielle Hindley
Summary: 3 matches, 1 win, 2 losses. 7 tries by 5 try-scorers. 5 goals. 38 points scored.
| # | Player | Games | Tries | Goals | Points | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | Nina Bui | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 20 | Lauren Mueller | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 10 | Laura Mariu | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 7 | Sabrina McDaid | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 22 | Ada Okonkwo | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 6 | Alanna Fittes | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | |
| 24 | Elizabeth Steele | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 11 | Gabrielle Hindley | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 14 | Maddy Aberg | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 13 | Megan Pakulis | 3 | 2 | 0 | 8 | |
| 21 | Natasha Naismith | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 8 | Kristy Sargent | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 12 | Sarah Maguire | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | |
| 19 | Jade Menin | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 16 | Rachel Choboter | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 5 | Karina Gauto | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2 | Brittany Jones | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 9 | Natalie Tam | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 17 | Brittany Douglas | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 18 | Alix Evans | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 23 | Zoey Siciliano | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Notes:
- The Ravens' World Cup squad was announced in early September.[5][6]
- Support Staff for the tournament are
- Assistant Coaches: Ben Hickey, Stevi Schnoor, Darryl Fisher.
- Team Manager: Katie Grudzinski
- Laura Mariu played for New Zealand Kiwi Ferns from 2000 to 2018 including all five previous World Cups. Mariu qualifies to play for Canada through her mother.[6]
England
[edit]
Head coach: Craig Richards
Captain: Emily Rudge
Summary: 4 matches, 3 wins, 1 loss. 34 tries by 14 try-scorers. 19 goals. 174 points scored.
| # | Player | Games | Tries | Goals | Points | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Fran Goldthorp | 4 | 3 | 0 | 2 | Leeds Rhinos |
| 2 | Caitlin Beevers | 3 | 2 | 0 | 8 | Leeds Rhinos |
| 1 | Tara-Jane Stanley | 4 | 6 | 9 | 2 | York Valkyrie |
| 4 | Amy Hardcastle | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | St Helens |
| 5 | Leah Burke | 4 | 6 | 0 | 4 | St Helens |
| 6 | Georgia Roche | 4 | 1 | 0 | 4 | Leeds Rhinos |
| 7 | Courtney Winfield-Hill | 4 | 3 | 0 | 2 | Leeds Rhinos |
| 17 | Shona Hoyle | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | St Helens |
| 9 | Tara Jones | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 | St Helens |
| 18 | Olivia Wood | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 | York Valkyrie |
| 14 | Vicky Molyneux | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Wigan Warriors |
| 12 | Emily Rudge | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | St Helens |
| 13 | Jodie Cunningham | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | St Helens |
| 21 | Keara Bennett | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Leeds Rhinos |
| 11 | Hollie Dodd | 4 | 2 | 0 | 8 | York Valkyrie |
| 8 | Grace Field | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 | York Valkyrie |
| 15 | Vicky Whitfield | 4 | 1 | 0 | 4 | St Helens |
| 19 | Paige Travis | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | St Helens |
| 22 | Zoe Harris | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | St Helens |
| 23 | Carrie Roberts | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | St Helens |
| 20 | Georgia Wilson | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | Wigan Warriors |
| 10 | Dannielle Anderson | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Leeds Rhinos |
| 16 | Beth Stott | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | St Helens |
| 24 | Zoe Hornby | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Leeds Rhinos |
Notes:
- The England squad was announced on 26 September.[7]
- Squad numbers for the tournament were announced on 18 October 2022.[8]
Papua New Guinea
[edit]Head coach: Ben Jeffries[9][10]
Captain: Elsie Albert
Summary: 4 matches, 2 wins, 2 losses. 22 tries by 13 try-scorers. 10 goals by 2 goal-kickers. 108 points scored.
| # | Player | Games | Tries | Goals | Points | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Shae-Yvonne De La Cruz | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Souths Logan |
| 2 | Anika Butler | 4 | 2 | 0 | 8 | Newcastle Knights |
| 4 | Shellie Long | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 | Brisbane Tigers |
| 3 | Belinda Gwasamun | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | Highlands Confederate |
| 17 | Martha Molowia | 4 | 4 | 0 | 6 | Southern Confederate |
| 6 | Sera Koroi | 4 | 1 | 0 | 4 | Souths Logan |
| 7 | Lila Malabag | 4 | 1 | 8 | 0 | Southern Confederate |
| 8 | Elsie Albert | 4 | 1 | 0 | 4 | St George Illawarra |
| 9 | Therese Aiton | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 | South Sydney |
| 10 | Gloria Kaupa | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Highlands Confederate |
| 15 | Bertshiba Awoi | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Southern Confederate |
| 12 | Essay Banu | 4 | 1 | 0 | 4 | Wynnum Manly |
| 13 | Jessikah Reeves | 4 | 1 | 0 | 4 | Souths Logan |
| 19 | Talitha Kunjil | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Highlands Confederate |
| 11 | Emily Veivers | 3 | 0 | 2 | 4 | Brisbane Tigers |
| 16 | Michelle John Ikupu | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Northern Confederate |
| 21 | Carol Humeu | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Southern Confederate |
| 22 | Shirley Joe | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | Highlands Confederate |
| 1 | Tara Moxon | 1 | 2 | 0 | 8 | Leeds Rhinos |
| 23 | Lisa-Marie Alu | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Highlands Confederate |
| 14 | Ua Ravu | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 | Riverina |
| 18 | Veronica Waula | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Southern Confederate |
| 20 | Roswita Kapo | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Southern Confederate |
| 24 | Joanne Lagona | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Southern Confederate |
Notes:
- A squad of 24 players participated in the World Cup.[11][12][13][5]
- Squad numbers were announced in late October.[2]
- Support staff includes Meg Ward as an assistant coach.[10]
- Elizabeth Kapa (PNG Southern Confederate) was selected in the squad but was ruled out due to an injury. Ua Ravu was brought into the squad.
- The Orchids announced via social media on 26 October that Tara Moxon had been added to the squad.
Pool B
[edit]Australia
[edit]Head coach: Brad Donald
Captains: Kezie Apps, Sam Bremner, Ali Brigginshaw. Tallisha Harden.
Summary: 5 matches, 5 wins. 58 tries by 16 try-scorers. 40 goals by 4 goal-kickers. 312 points scored.
Table last updated 20 November 2022. Players' ages are as at that date. Players in the table ordered for their playing positions for the Final match against New Zealand on 19 November.
| # | Player | Games | Tries | Goals | Points | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Samantha Bremner | 4 | 4 | 0 | 6 | Roosters |
| 10 | Julia Robinson | 4 | 7 | 0 | 8 | Broncos |
| 11 | Jessica Sergis | 4 | 7 | 0 | 8 | Roosters |
| 5 | Isabelle Kelly | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | Roosters |
| 24 | Evania Pelite | 4 | 7 | 0 | 8 | Titans |
| 12 | Tarryn Aiken | 4 | 5 | 1 | 2 | Broncos |
| 3 | Ali Brigginshaw | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 | Broncos |
| 8 | Keeley Davis | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 | Dragons |
| 23 | Shannon Mato | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Titans |
| 16 | Kennedy Cherrington | 4 | 2 | 0 | 8 | Eels |
| 18 | Yasmin Clydsdale | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Knights |
| 1 | Kezie Apps | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Dragons |
| 4 | Simaima Taufa | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Eels |
| 14 | Lauren Brown | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Titans |
| 6 | Emma Tonegato | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | Dragons |
| 13 | Shaylee Bent | 4 | 1 | 0 | 4 | Dragons |
| 20 | Caitlan Johnston | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 | Knights |
| 9 | Holli Wheeler | 3 | 0 | 4 | 8 | Dragons |
| 15 | Jaime Chapman | 3 | 4 | 0 | 6 | Broncos |
| 17 | Shenae Ciesiolka | 3 | 4 | 0 | 6 | Broncos |
| 19 | Taliah Fuimaono | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 | Dragons |
| 7 | Tallisha Harden | 2 | 2 | 0 | 8 | Broncos |
| 22 | Olivia Kernick | 4 | 2 | 0 | 8 | Roosters |
| 21 | Keilee Joseph | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Roosters |
Notes:
- The squad was announced on 3 October 2022 (after the Grand Final of the 2022 NRLW season) and updated on 4 October following the withdrawal and replacement of two players.[14]
- Original selections Millie Boyle (work commitments) and Tamika Upton (calf injury) withdrew on 4 October and were replaced by Shaylee Bent and Emma Tonegato.[15][16]
- Squad numbers were announced in late October.[2]
- Taliah Fuimaono played her one international match for Samoa in 2019.
- Assistant coaches are Neil Henry, Jess Skinner and Kate Mullaly.[17]
Cook Islands
[edit]Head coach: 
Rusty Matua[18]
Captains: Kimiora Breayley-Nati, Elianna Walton.
Summary: 3 matches, 1 win, 2 losses. 12 tries by 9 try-scorers. 3 goals. 54 points scored.
| # | Player | Games | Tries | Goals | Points | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | Alekermay Tuaana | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 | Souths Union |
| 1 | Mackenzie Wiki | 3 | 2 | 0 | 8 | Manurewa Marlins |
| 14 | Jazmon Tupou-Witchman | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Wynnum Manly |
| 18 | Charlize Tumu-Makara | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Tupapa Panthers |
| 4 | Daimzel Rongokea | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Arorangi Bears |
| 3 | Kerehitina Matua | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 | Manurewa Marlins |
| 21 | Anneka Stephens | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Joondalup Giants |
| 8 | Karol-Ann Tanevesi | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Mounties |
| 9 | Tetuanui Dean | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | Campbelltown Collegians |
| 10 | April Ngatupuna | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 | Gold Coast |
| 11 | Moniqca Mo'ale | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | South Sydney |
| 17 | Lavinia Kitai | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Brisbane Tigers |
| 13 | Elianna Walton | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Mounties |
| 12 | Kennedy Harrison-Vahua | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Wynnum Manly |
| 20 | Mireka Dean | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Oakey Bears |
| 24 | Erikana Dean | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Oakey Bears |
| 23 | Terehia Matua | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | Manurewa Marlins |
| 2 | Beniamina Koiatu | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Manukau Magpies |
| 19 | Tehinnah-Leal Tatuava | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Titikaveka Bulldogs |
| 6 | Kimiora Breayley-Nati | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Gold Coast |
| 22 | Maleyna Hunapo | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Truganina Rabbitohs |
| 5 | Kiana Takairangi | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Newcastle Knights |
| 7 | Chantay Kiria-Ratu | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Tweed Heads |
| 15 | Toka Natua | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | NZ Rugby 7's |
Notes:
- The Cook Islands team was announced on 6 October 2022.[19]
- Squad numbers were announced in late October.[2][3]
- Kimiora Breayley-Nati has played 6 Internationals for New Zealand from 2017 to 2018. She played Nines for New Zealand in 2017 and for the Cook Islands in 2018.
- Kiana Takairangi played 3 matches for the Cook Islands in the 2017 World Cup, and 2 matches for New Zealand in 2019. She played Nines for New Zealand in 2019.
- Elianna Walton played for Australia debuting in 2009, and participating in the 2013 and 2017 World Cups. In 2019, Walton played for Samoa.
- Mackenzie Wiki is the daughter of New Zealand Rugby League international Ruben Wiki.[20]
France
[edit]Head coach: 
Vincent Baloup
Captain: Alice Varela
Summary: 3 matches, 3 losses. 4 tries by 3 try-scorers. 1 goal. 18 points scored.
| # | Player | Games | Tries | Goals | Points | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | Chloé Guillerot | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | RC Lescure-Arthes XIII |
| 2 | Christina Song-Puche | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | Déesses Catalanes |
| 3 | Mélanie Bianchini | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | Déesses Catalanes |
| 4 | Laureane Biville | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | RC Lescure-Arthes XIII |
| 18 | Anaëlle Meunier | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Bègles Bordeaux WRL |
| 6 | Elisa Ciria | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | RC Lescure-Arthes XIII |
| 7 | Alice Varela | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Toulouse Ovalie |
| 10 | Gaelle Alvernhe | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | RC Lescure-Arthes XIII |
| 14 | Fanny Ramos | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Déesses Catalanes |
| 9 | Cyndia Mansard | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Toulouse Ovalie |
| 1 | Elisa Akpa | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Déesses Catalanes |
| 12 | Perinne Monsarrat | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | RC Lescure-Arthes XIII |
| 21 | Dorine Samarra | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | RC Lescure-Arthes XIII |
| 8 | Jeanne Bernard | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | RC Lescure-Arthes XIII |
| 17 | Mailys Borak | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Déesses Catalanes |
| 19 | Zoe Pastre-Courtine | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Déesses Catalanes |
| 5 | Manon Samarra | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | RC Lescure-Arthes XIII |
| 20 | Anais Fourcroy | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Déesses Catalanes |
| 23 | Margot Canal | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Déesses Catalanes |
| 11 | Tallis Kuresa | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Bègles Bordeaux WRL |
| 16 | Elodie Pacull | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Déesses Catalanes |
| 24 | Lise Michel | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Ayguesvives XIII |
| 13 | Leila Bessahli | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Déesses Catalanes |
| 22 | Louisa Tooman | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | RC Lescure-Arthes XIII |
Notes:
- The squad was announced in September 2022.[5][21]
- Squad numbers were announced in late October.[2]
- Sarah Menaa was included in the initial squad but was replaced by Anaëlle Meunier.
New Zealand
[edit]Head coach: Ricky Henry[22]
Captain: Krystal Rota
Summary: 5 matches, 3 wins, 2 losses. 23 tries by 14 try-scorers. 10 goals by 2 goal-kickers. 112 points scored.
Notes
- The squad was announced on 3 October 2022.[23][24]
- Squad numbers were announced in late October.[2]
- In last October, the New Zealand Rugby League announced that original selection Kararaina Wira-Kohu was withdrawn due to injury and had been replaced by Abigail Roache.[25]
- Mele Hufanga played one match for Tonga in 2020.
- Crystal Tamarua played two matches for the Cook Islands in the 2017 World Cup.
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