Fiji Bati centre Taane Milne believes the absence of several senior players presents an opportunity for the next generation to step up and make their mark at the Rugby League World Cup.

Fiji Bulikula head coach Jone Wesele says unity and staying true to himself will be key as he prepares to lead the national women’s rugby league team into the Rugby League World Cup.

Rough-and-tumble Kurt Donoghoe has a softer side that emerges when he speaks of his beloved late grandmother, who inspired his Rugby League World Cup journey with Fiji Bati.

Building strong combinations and making every moment count in camp will be crucial for the Fiji Bati as they prepare to launch their Rugby League World Cup campaign against the Cook Islands.

Three years ago, Naomi Tegu had never heard of rugby league.

Fiji Bati representative Brandon Wakeham has called on Fijian fans at home and across the Pacific to rally behind the team as they prepare for the Rugby League World Cup.

Fiji Bulikula head coach Jone Wesele is backing the team’s unity and year-round club experience to help them deliver a strong performance at the Rugby League World Cup.

Kaiviti Silktails duo Tevita Wanisi and Maikeli Sadranu are proving that determination and hard work can open doors to elite rugby league, despite humble beginnings and challenges away from the field.

With the Rugby League World Cup kicking off next Sunday, Brighton head coach Mick Potter is putting team unity at the centre of his side’s preparations.

The Fiji Bati are not heading to the 2026 Rugby League World Cup to make up the numbers, with head coach making it clear that winning the tournament is the ultimate ambition.

Fiji Bulikula head coach Jone Wesele says Naomi Tegu’s selection as the squad’s only locally based player is an important step for the growth of women’s rugby league in Fiji.

Vodafone Fiji Bati head coach Mick Potter says the team’s preparations for this year’s Rugby League World Cup are about more than physical training, with the squad using its time in Fiji to build strong connections both on and off the field.