2026 Rugby League World Cup fixtures - October/November

[Tucker]

Thats a longer discussion we can discuss away from here.

It's not an anti white thing, but the biggest podcasters, commentators, broadcasters are non Polynesian whereas almost 50% of the players are Polynesian. I would understand them if they think they're not as represented in the media.

Is that what JL means? Who knows? But that's my interpretation of it. Spencer and JL have raised good points and the way they talk is quite divisive. Everyone is selfish at the end of the day so they're speaking up the only way they know how which is to bang down the door instead of discussing it in a proper forum.

It’s not what I think he means at all. He is trying to position himself as some sort of leader in the community using us v them tactics. What he said about white people pulling him down is not only racist talk, but also delusional. He is nowhere near as good as he thinks he is. He is in the bottom half of halves in the comp and can’t handle the truth.
We do use not white commentators and personalities.
Sam Thaiday has been prominent for a long time…well before he retired. He is one of the biggest personalities representing the code. SBW, JWH, have been used on 9 and Fox, now RTS and SJ join them. Justin Horo and Willie Mason have a successful podcast…and if others want to step up, nothing is stopping them. They are represented.

 

[Tucker]

Hows that racist, thats a fact.

NRL has always been an Anglo Saxon game until 2000s hence so many of the coaches, media and even sponsors etc are white.

Since WNRL has gotten better, we've seen more women in these roles and hopefully we see more Polynesians like SJ, RTS etc in the media too.

You thinking any of that is racist is your own closed mindedness.

I said you are sounding racist because you are.
RL is the most multicultural code in the country with a reported 66 nations represented in the NRL and NRLW. The diversity of the playing group is off the charts. We have a multicultural Round to celebrate it.
Open your god damned mind.

 

[tig_prmz]

It’s not what I think he means at all. He is trying to position himself as some sort of leader in the community using us v them tactics. What he said about white people pulling him down is not only racist talk, but also delusional. He is nowhere near as good as he thinks he is. He is in the bottom half of halves in the comp and can’t handle the truth.
We do use not white commentators and personalities.
Sam Thaiday has been prominent for a long time…well before he retired. He is one of the biggest personalities representing the code. SBW, JWH, have been used on 9 and Fox, now RTS and SJ join them. Justin Horo and Willie Mason have a successful podcast…and if others want to step up, nothing is stopping them. They are represented.

Only now did Fox use SJ last year and RTS by Ch7.

JT and Thaiday have been a part of the commentary team but def not as much as Fittlwe, Johns, smith and Slater.

Definitely others need to step up. But Polynesians have a different personality and different culture. Terrell may has a podcast but not to the level of Bloke or Graham.

Idk what the answer is, how do we make the media more inclusive - but again it's a discussion worth having.

In terms of JL wanting to be the leader, isn't that a good thing? Shouldn't we all strive to be leaders? He isn't going to benefit much from a pay rise here. Whatever few thousand he gets will be a drop in the ocean compared to PNG but again someone has to raise this point. no one in the media actually raised this point to the level that JL and spencer did. You may have whatever impression of them but they've got people talking now and most likely the pay structure will change now. Isn't that what leaders do?

 

[Tucker]

Lol everyone has laid the boot into the Kangaroos because they've played crap for 3 games until Samoa game.

Again .. you're still arguing the man instead of arguing the bench composition which was the original point.

Sounds like you're just fishing for attention

I’m not fishing. You are throwing headlines out there and I’m just merely replying to the stupid stuff, which to be fair has been a lot of what you have been saying, so I can see why you are feeling targeted.
I think most of what you have posted in here since the Kangaroos beat NZ has been dripping with Anti Australian vibes, that have now gone beyond football.
You sound very upset and I think you wanted Australia to fail so you could hammer them. So far, too bad so sad…maybe you’ll get your wish on Sunday. I hope it brings you closure either way.

 

[tig_prmz]

I said you are sounding racist because you are.
RL is the most multicultural code in the country with a reported 66 nations represented in the NRL and NRLW. The diversity of the playing group is off the charts. We have a multicultural Round to celebrate it.
Open your god damned mind.

It is multicultural now as the population of Australia has changed.

Im glad we have a multicultural round. But shouldn't we strive to make it even more diverse and more multicultural?

Nswrl has invested in Indian heritage rugby league which is around 5 years after AFL did.

It's great to pat yourself in the back but let's look forward to see how we can make it more inclusive. Just because someone is saying we can make it more inclusive doesn't mean that it's not inclusive right now.

 

[tig_prmz]

I’m not fishing. You are throwing headlines out there and I’m just merely replying to the stupid stuff, which to be fair has been a lot of what you have been saying, so I can see why you are feeling targeted.
I think most of what you have posted in here since the Kangaroos beat NZ has been dripping with Anti Australian vibes, that have now gone beyond football.
You sound very upset and I think you wanted Australia to fail so you could hammer them. So far, too bad so sad…maybe you’ll get your wish on Sunday. I hope it brings you closure either way.

That's hilarious.

Anti Australian? Please...

Idc who wins or loses tbh because as I said earlier 80% of the players in the world cup are born in Australia anyway. Doesn't matter what flag they play under.

I've been just as critical of Gardiner playing Spencer overtime and for not putting Faaologo at fullback.

You must have a love affair with Kevvie if you think me criticisung his bench choice is anti Australian.

Class A rubbish as usual

 

[Tucker]

Only now did Fox use SJ last year and RTS by Ch7.

JT and Thaiday have been a part of the commentary team but def not as much as Fittlwe, Johns, smith and Slater.

Definitely others need to step up. But Polynesians have a different personality and different culture. Terrell may has a podcast but not to the level of Bloke or Graham.

Idk what the answer is, how do we make the media more inclusive - but again it's a discussion worth having.

In terms of JL wanting to be the leader, isn't that a good thing? Shouldn't we all strive to be leaders? He isn't going to benefit much from a pay rise here. Whatever few thousand he gets will be a drop in the ocean compared to PNG but again someone has to raise this point. no one in the media actually raised this point to the level that JL and spencer did. You may have whatever impression of them but they've got people talking now and most likely the pay structure will change now. Isn't that what leaders do?

It already is inclusive, despite you continually discounting that. You are now whinging that 4 guys considered the elite tactical minds of their generations and beyond are given air time …it’s just ridiculous.
…and no everyone should not strive to be leaders. Most aren’t built for it. Luai certainly isn’t - that was proven when he was in NSW Origin attacking fans and at the WTs where he tried and failed to instill a culture and Spencer is as dumb as human beings get. They are shocking candidates to be speaking about pay issues.

 

[Tucker]

It is multicultural now as the population of Australia has changed.

Im glad we have a multicultural round. But shouldn't we strive to make it even more diverse and more multicultural?

Nswrl has invested in Indian heritage rugby league which is around 5 years after AFL did.

It's great to pat yourself in the back but let's look forward to see how we can make it more inclusive. Just because someone is saying we can make it more inclusive doesn't mean that it's not inclusive right now.

Oh grow up LMFAO….
You are making a fool of yourself.

 

[Tucker]

That's hilarious.

Anti Australian? Please...

Idc who wins or loses tbh because as I said earlier 80% of the players in the world cup are born in Australia anyway. Doesn't matter what flag they play under.

I've been just as critical of Gardiner playing Spencer overtime and for not putting Faaologo at fullback.

You must have a love affair with Kevvie if you think me criticisung his bench choice is anti Australian.

Class A rubbish as usual

lol you’ve been surprised all tournament that Australia has matched it with these teams full of aggressive forwards. I’ve actually been surprised by your remedial understanding of these games. I am not convinced you have ever watched International footy before.

 

[tig_prmz]

Again everything you've said is just personal without actually discussing the point.

Good night

 

[Tucker]

Again everything you've said is just personal without actually discussing the point.

Good night

Ok so let’s ignore that Ive proven you wrong on all your race baiting social commentary lol ….RL isn’t inclusive 🤣🤣🤣 wake up to yourself you grub.
How about you just concentrate on footy comments, you have no idea about that other stuff.

 

[tig_prmz]

Ok so let’s ignore that Ive proven you wrong on all your race baiting social commentary lol ….RL isn’t inclusive 🤣🤣🤣 wake up to yourself you grub.
How about you just concentrate on footy comments, you have no idea about that other stuff.

Looks like you still need to work on your comprehension skills. That's ok, never too late to learn it. I know a couple of good primary school teachers if you need their numbers.

 

[Tucker]

Looks like you still need to work on your comprehension skills. That's ok, never too late to learn it. I know a couple of good primary school teachers if you need their numbers.

See if they are prepared to teach you what the word inclusive means. See if they can also teach you that white people aren’t the enemy of everything.
You’re hatred is quite ugly.

 

[tig_prmz]

See if they are prepared to teach you what the word inclusive means. See if they can also teach you that white people aren’t the enemy of everything.
You’re hatred is quite ugly.

Lol ofc white people aren't the enemy. This is a British game created by British people for British people and then perfected by Aussies.

Who have I hated on? Asking for more inclusivity doesn't mean you wanna get rid of those who are there already.

You wanna grow the game more? You need more indians, Asians, phillos and Latinos playing this game- the biggest growth in population has beeb through here

Asking for more Polynesian representation in the media doesn't mean you get rid of those who are already there. Hence I gave you the example of WNRL and having female commentators.

As I said, you need to work on your comprehension skills. Read, understand and then reply, hopefully you learn a thing or two.

 

[Tucker]

Lol ofc white people aren't the enemy. This is a British game created by British people for British people and then perfected by Aussies.

Who have I hated on? Asking for more inclusivity doesn't mean you wanna get rid of those who are there already.

You wanna grow the game more? You need more indians, Asians, phillos and Latinos playing this game- the biggest growth in population has beeb through here

Asking for more Polynesian representation in the media doesn't mean you get rid of those who are already there. Hence I gave you the example of WNRL and having female commentators.

As I said, you need to work on your comprehension skills. Read, understand and then reply, hopefully you learn a thing or two.

You are trying to solve a problem that doesn’t exist. If players from those groups you mentioned are good enough, they’ll make it. Why do we need to concentrate on Asians? What about Africans? Inuit? Mexicans? Personally I think there’s not enough Icelandic representation so there’s another avenue.
Your argument is dumb and you are scrambling to try and find footing after I pointed out your racist overtones the other day.

 

[tig_prmz]

You are trying to solve a problem that doesn’t exist. If players from those groups you mentioned are good enough, they’ll make it. Why do we need to concentrate on Asians? What about Africans? Inuit? Mexicans? Personally I think there’s not enough Icelandic representation so there’s another avenue.
Your argument is dumb and you are scrambling to try and find footing after I pointed out your racist overtones the other day.

Well there was a problem.. the pay disparity.

Why was it a problem? My opinion due to under representation of Polynesians in the media. What is your opinion as to why this happened in the first place?

Its not about being good enough and making it, diversifying in each department gives you the best chance at inclusivity. This has been the backbone of each and every successful corporation in the world.

Maybe simplifying it like this will help you understand that talking about races, representation and diversification isn't "racism".

You want to attract more Polynesians to the game, you need to have more Polynesian people in the media. You need more women in the game, you need more women in the media. Saying that isn't sexist.

Hopefully this helps your brain make connections it's lacking.

 

[Tucker]

Well there was a problem.. the pay disparity.

Why was it a problem? My opinion due to under representation of Polynesians in the media. What is your opinion as to why this happened in the first place?

Its not about being good enough and making it, diversifying in each department gives you the best chance at inclusivity. This has been the backbone of each and every successful corporation in the world.

Maybe simplifying it like this will help you understand that talking about races, representation and diversification isn't "racism".

You want to attract more Polynesians to the game, you need to have more Polynesian people in the media. You need more women in the game, you need more women in the media. Saying that isn't sexist.

Hopefully this helps your brain make connections it's lacking.

The game doesn’t NEED anything. It doesn’t NEED more Polynesians, there is a plentiful supply that is ever growing in the junior grades. It doesn’t NEED more women. There is a great representation already present and it is growing naturally. You are crapping on about problems that do not exist. You seem to be after quotas. People who think like this destroy rather than create organisations. You clearly think there’s too many white men involved. You said so….even sooking that Johns, Fittler, Smith and Slater - 4 possible immortals - are employed.
Your argument is stupid. Just leave the game alone, it is thriving on its own.

Now as for the pay disparities….its quite simple. Australia and New Zealand are teir 1 nations and have been for decades. They have built their empires. The Pacific nations are on the rise but until the administration, players and coaches get off their arses and bring money into the RL organisations that control their teams, the pay disparity will remain. This is Tongas 3rd WC now with competitive teams and Samoas second. They need to leverage the ground swell of support and organise their own shit. Time to put their big boy pants on. The ARL and NZRL shouldn’t have to foot the bill for other nations. If you want to create a competitive force to rival them, then stand up and do it.

 

[tig_prmz]

The game doesn’t NEED anything. It doesn’t NEED more Polynesians, there is a plentiful supply that is ever growing in the junior grades. It doesn’t NEED more women. There is a great representation already present and it is growing naturally. You are crapping on about problems that do not exist. You seem to be after quotas. People who think like this destroy rather than create organisations. You clearly think there’s too many white men involved. You said so….even sooking that Johns, Fittler, Smith and Slater - 4 possible immortals - are employed.
Your argument is stupid. Just leave the game alone, it is thriving on its own.

Now as for the pay disparities….its quite simple. Australia and New Zealand are teir 1 nations and have been for decades. They have built their empires. The Pacific nations are on the rise but until the administration, players and coaches get off their arses and bring money into the RL organisations that control their teams, the pay disparity will remain. This is Tongas 3rd WC now with competitive teams and Samoas second. They need to leverage the ground swell of support and organise their own shit. Time to put their big boy pants on. The ARL and NZRL shouldn’t have to foot the bill for other nations. If you want to create a competitive force to rival them, then stand up and do it.

Lol there are a lot of white men involved but we need Polynesians which represent almost 50% of NRL players better represented. We need them in board rooms, in coaching ranks, admin staff everywhere.. it's not to fill a quota, it's to help those in charge make better informed decisions around a culture which represents a big chunk of the revenue.

No where have I said to REPLACE white men. I've said we need more of the other races.

No one NEEDS anything. What you are saying is all planned. There are more academies and scouts in South West Sydney, in Auckland and in FNQ because there was a growing rugby league population there that was Polynesian. You move as the game moves. These players don't become NRL players overnight. Guys like Asotasi, Pulutea, civoneciva do a lot of work with NRL so that their cultures are better understood.

Now as for the pay disparity, the ARL and NZRL.will be profiting of this world cup. That's due to the samoans, tongans and Lebanese. This is the first time wc has been profitable. This is because many of the players decided to sacrifice the money and play for their heritage. This made the WC competitive hence profitable.

Samoa tonga Lebanese RL doesn't exist. It's useless. Infact IRL is useless too..ARL is doing everything anyway. Rugby league wins when players play for their heritage so the ones who are pulling in the crowds shouldn't be getting paid 5% of others.

 

[tig_prmz]

You can't have it both ways and make extra revenue by making the WC competitive but then not pay the players that are actually making it like that.

 

[cktiger]

The game doesn’t NEED anything. It doesn’t NEED more Polynesians, there is a plentiful supply that is ever growing in the junior grades. It doesn’t NEED more women. There is a great representation already present and it is growing naturally. You are crapping on about problems that do not exist. You seem to be after quotas. People who think like this destroy rather than create organisations. You clearly think there’s too many white men involved. You said so….even sooking that Johns, Fittler, Smith and Slater - 4 possible immortals - are employed.
Your argument is stupid. Just leave the game alone, it is thriving on its own.

Now as for the pay disparities….its quite simple. Australia and New Zealand are teir 1 nations and have been for decades. They have built their empires. The Pacific nations are on the rise but until the administration, players and coaches get off their arses and bring money into the RL organisations that control their teams, the pay disparity will remain. This is Tongas 3rd WC now with competitive teams and Samoas second. They need to leverage the ground swell of support and organise their own shit. Time to put their big boy pants on. The ARL and NZRL shouldn’t have to foot the bill for other nations. If you want to create a competitive force to rival them, then stand up and do it.

To be honest I’m past this crap.
I’m an Aussie and ,unapologetically, want them to win.. easily.
I really don’t care if that upsets some people… we live in Australia.
Thank God we do.