Ireland and Australia will go head-to-head for third place at the 2026 Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup, with both nations looking to finish their campaigns on a high at the WIN Entertainment Centre in Wollongong on Friday.

Ireland will be determined to build on an impressive tournament that saw them reach the semi-finals for the first time in their history, while Australia will be eager to respond after their semi-final defeat to defending champions England.

The Irish face a formidable challenge against the Wheelaroos, but will take confidence from their performances throughout the competition.

Australia, meanwhile, will be looking to make home advantage count and secure a podium finish in front of their supporters.

With World Cup bronze at stake, both sides have plenty to play for in what promises to be a competitive encounter between two nations keen to end their tournament with a victory.

Ireland (squad): Oran SPAIN, Cian HORGAN, Bledi SUXHA, Toby BURTON-CARTER, Melanie GRIFFITH, Thomas MARTIN, Phil ROBERTS, Peter JOHNSTON, Joseph CALCOTT, Jack MANGAN

Australia (squad): Bayley MCKENNA, Diab KARIM, Liam LUFF, Cory CANNANE, Toby POPPLE, Peter ARBUCKLE, Adam TANNOCK, Daniel ANSTEY, Zac SCHUMACHER