Jillaroos open Women's Rugby League World Cup defence against Samoa

Australia's Jillaroos start their Women's Rugby League World Cup title defence against Fetu Samoa at CommBank Stadium in Sydney on 16 October 2026. RLWC 2026 lists the Round 1 tie as the women's tournament opener. Australia won the 2022 World Cup; Samoa are debutants, The Guardian and NRL.com report.