We are down to the final four in the 2026 Rugby League World Cup, with 12-time winners and co-hosts Australia the favourites to retain their title on all UK betting sites.
This page is the home of Rugby League World Cup betting, featuring the latest tournament winner and top try scorer odds. The Standard’s expert team have also explained the main rugby league betting markets and highlighted the best places to bet on the tournament.
Rugby League World Cup odds: Tournament winner
Team
Best Odds
Bookmaker
Australia
13/10
BetMGM
New Zealand
15/8
Coral
Samoa
9/1
PricedUP
Tonga
7/1
William Hill
Australia are the clear favourites to retain their crown, having won nine of the last 10 World…
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