Updated: Squads, fixtures for women's RLWC2026 European qualifiers
The road to the 2026 Women’s Rugby League World Cup officially begins on April 13 when France host Greece in the opening European qualifier at the Stade Georges Dartiailh.
The Group B fixture is the first match with an impact on qualification for RLWC2026, which is set to be staged in the Southern Hemisphere.
The winner of Group B, which also includes Serbia, will join Australia, England, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea in qualifying for the World Cup, which is the last time the men's, women's and wheelchair tournaments are played concurrently.
The winner of Group A, involving Ireland, Wales, Netherlands and Italy, will also qualify, with the runners-up in each group to meet for a place at the 2025 World Series and the opportunity to secure the final women's RLWC2026 berths.
WOMEN’S RLWC2026 – EUROPEAN QUALIFIERS
Preliminary Play-Off
Italy v Netherlands – Saturday 27 April - 1500 KO - Maurizio Quaggia Stadium, Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
Group A
Wales v Ireland – Saturday 27 April – 1445 KO – Cardiff University Sports Fields, Cardiff
Ireland v Winner of Italy v Netherlands – Sunday 19 May – 1500 KO – Morton Stadium, Dublin
Winner of Italy v Netherlands v Wales – Saturday 22nd June – KO TBC – Venue TBC
Group B
France v Greece – Saturday 13 April – 1600 KO – Stade Georges Dartiailh, Marmande
Greece v Serbia – Saturday 18 May – KO TBC - Nea Smyrni Stadium, Athens
Serbia v France – Saturday 22 June – 1700 KO - Stadium FC Srem Jakovo, Belgrade
France
France celebrate a try during RLWC2021 (Getty Images)
France squad:
Amael Vilanove, Inès Legout, Mahault Pommier (AS Ayguesvives XIII ), Tallis Kuresa (RC Bègles XIII), Dorine Samarra, Manon Samarra, Perle Ramazeilles, Stecy Bessiere, Salomé Segala (RC Lescure Arthès XIII), Cristina Song Puche, Fanny Ramos, Justine Roses, Leïla Bessahli, Margot Canal, Pauline Noe, Sarah Menaa (Saint-Estève XIII Catalan), Chahrazad Himoudi, Hélène Leclerc, Nabila Zaghdoudi (Toulouse Ovalie)
Greece
Greece women after their 2023 triumph against Serbia
Greece squad:
Anna Limperi, Asimina Mastoraki, Christina Macris, Cleopatra Velmachou, Kalliopi Louloudi, Maria-Anna Lamprou, Maria-Eleni Gkirlemi, Myrsini Pappa, Sofia-Margarita Kitsaneli, Sotiria Skouroliakou (Aris Eagles), Chrysi Lymperidi, Georgia-Fotini Koutsimpogeorgou, Magdalini Stavrianou, Marianna Chali, Ouranua Koutsikou, Sofia Anagnostopoulou (Athens Raiders), Dimitra Papoutsi, Velissaria Koutsioumpa (Attica Rhinos), Ekaterini Varypati (Zante RL)
Wales
Wales coach Tom Brindle addresses his players at a training session.
Wales squad:
Kim Boaler, Katie Carr, Lucia Davies, Shaunni Davies, Tara Finnegan, Jasmine Gibbons, Chelcey Greasley, Ffion Jenkins, Hannah Jones, Sara Jones, Charlie Mundy, Rhi Parker, Amy Price, Brittony Price (all Cardiff Demons), Ashlea Prescott (Featherstone Rovers), Bethan Dainton (Leeds Rhinos), Kathryn Salter (London Broncos), Agnes Wood (Sheffield Eagles), Georgia Taylor (York Valkyrie).
Ireland
Ireland squad:
Rachel Morton (Banbridge Broncos), Alex McGuinness, Alice Fitzgerald, Anna Potterton, Caoimhe Molloy, Cliodhna O'Sullivan, Clodagh Dunne, Grace Tutty, Lisa Callan, Niamh Griffin, Tricia Doyle, (Dublin City Exiles),Fran Copley (Featherstone Rovers),Holly O'Dwyer (Galway Tribeswoman),Megan Preston (Huddersfield Giants), Mairead Quinn, Mollie Young, Storm Cobain (Leigh Leopards) Lydia Egan (Salford Reds), Bettie Lambert (York Valkyrie)
Netherlands
Netherlands squad:
Paige Schouw (Brisbane Tigers),Stephanie van Diepen (Harderwijk Dolphins), Dominique Velema, Hannah van Beukering, Lisa Berding, Sverre Verheul (HRC Xtreme), Nicole Kennedy (London Broncos), Lorraine Voorbach (RC DIOK), Linneke Gevers (RC Octopus), Dana Burik (RC The Hookers), Arjanne van de Kieft, (RC Wageningen), Vera van der Zwan (RC Zwolle), Hiske Blom, Monischa Hieroms, Kaylee Geerlings, Rixt Aerts, Sela Steenkist, Sylvie Moelee (The Blue Babes), Claire Kennedy (Wests Tigers).
Italy
Italy squad:
Fabiola Tosetti, Giorgia Boarin, Giulia Iozzia, Ilenia Bollini, Marvin Severgnini, Rwan Hassnien, Silvia Gai, Valentina Virgili (Brianza Tigers XIII), Alissa Meinero, Lilian Bremang, Vanessa Bertini (Casalmaggiore Rugby XIII), Alessandra Menotti, Alice Bottaro, Altea Forto, Camilla Giacomazzo, Camilla Vio, Loide Agosta, Martina Dall’Antonia, Noemi Dalla Villa (Leonesse Venete XIII)
