PremiumOpinionOpinion byBen FrancisJournalist·NZ Herald·7 Jul, 2026 06:01 PM10 mins to readBen Francis is an Auckland-based live news sport journalist for the New Zealand Herald. Ben has worked across various sports media roles across digital, radio and print since 2016.The Kiwis are aiming to win the Rugby League World Cup for just the second time. Photo / PhotosportThe Rugby League World Cup is nearly three months away, giving players little time to show why they should be part of Stacey Jones’ squad.
The World Cup features 10 teams and kicks off on October 15 when Australia faces the Kiwis. New Zealand will also face the Cook Islands
