The 2026 World Cup & State of Origin

In partnership with Experience Gold Coast, TRL Australia will be bringing the 2026 State of Origin and World Cup to the Gold Coast.

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Nation Contacts

If you are wanting to play at this year's World Cup, please reach out to the relevant contact below. If you would like to start a new Nation, please email through to hello@trl.com.au

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Australia (selection-based)

• hello@trl.com.au

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Barbarians

• hello@trl.com.au

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Denmark

• Zak Ryan; zakjryan@outlook.com ; 0406 097 212

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Fiji

• Mela Matai ; trlkulawai@gmail.com ; 0468 327 211

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Hong Kong

• Daniel Hua ; danielhuaaa@gmail.com ; 0410 606 088

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Indigenous

• Grayson Morgan ; LJMorgan95@outlook.com ; 0417 797 923

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Ireland

• Brenton Sullivan ; b_sullivan_06@me.com ; 0418 214 816

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Maori

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New Zealand

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Philippines

• Ellis Jensen ; ellis.william.jensen@gmail.com ; 0499 803 990

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PNG

• Tanya Boga ; arnyah80@hotmail.com ; 0401 571 206

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Samoa

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Tonga

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US

• Jake Elwell; jakeelwell21@gmail.com ; 0448 139 670

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Wales

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Comp Info

All divisions will have 7 rounds + Finals (some sides will have a BYE depending on the make-up of the division).

Game-slots will run for 30 minutes (including 2 x 13 minute halves).

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Unique rules: Kick-tries will be worth 2 points. 6 on the field for Mixed (3 men, 3 women).

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Pricing Info

World Cup

Men’s & Mixed teams – $990/team

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Women’s & Men’s 30s teams – $790/team (heavily subsidised to encourage participation)

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Origin

Price per person (not including uniforms): $50

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Apparel Costs
On-field uniforms: Singlets/Shorts/Tights – $41/garment

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Off-field apparel: Pricing available on request

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How do I nominate to play for a Nation?

This will depend on which Nation you wish to represent.

Nation leaders (including contact details) will be announced shortly.

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Key Dates

Uniform Design Brief Submission Window: March 3 – March 17, 2026

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Team Registration and Deposits Due: April 23, 2026

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Uniform Orders and Uniform Payment Window:  May 5 - 12, 2026 (late orders may be accepted with a 20% surcharge)
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Team Registration Balance Payment Due: June 5, 2026

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CONTACT

For any enquiries, please direct to Tom Longworth - tom@trl.com.au