World Club Challenge 2026
Hull KR will host the NRL Premier, Brisbane Broncos, in the 2026 Betfred World Club Challenge, held at the MKM Stadium in February. This event comes after Hull KR’s historic 2025 season, when they became Betfred Super League Champions for the first time.
Historic Cross-Hemisphere Clash
Willie Peters’ team will compete against the Southern Hemisphere's top side, the Brisbane Broncos, who won the NRL Grand Final. This marks the first time in 40 years that Hull KR face Australian opposition.
Key Players to Watch
- For Hull KR: England internationals Mikey Lewis and Jez Litten, Club Captain Elliot Minchella, and forward Sauaso Sue.
- For Brisbane Broncos: Queensland stars Reece Walsh and Pat Carrigan, Samoan powerhouse Payne Haas, and captain Adam Reynolds.
Significance for Hull
This will be the first-ever World Club Challenge match held in Hull, as the two teams vie for the title of the world’s best Rugby League club.
Venue and Tickets
The match will take place at the MKM Stadium, which has a 25,000 spectator capacity, to accommodate fans locally and globally. Ticket demand is expected to be high, with 2026 Hull KR Full-season Members getting first access starting 12pm on Friday, 14th November.
"The 'Clash of the Champions' hits the City of Hull as Hull KR stars such as England internationals Mikey Lewis and Jez Litten alongside Club Captain Elliot Minchella and explosive forward Sauaso Sue prepare to lock horns with Queensland’s finest, including Australian internationals Reece Walsh and Pat Carrigan backed by Samoan Powerhouse Payne Haas and Brisbane skipper Adam Reynolds."
Author's summary: Hull KR will host the historic 2026 World Club Challenge against Brisbane Broncos, marking their first Australian opposition in 40 years, with the match at MKM Stadium set for massive local and global fan interest.
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