World Club Challenge Returns in 2026
The Betfred World Club Challenge is set to return in 2026 following its cancellation in 2025. The event will see Super League champions Hull KR face off against NRL Premiers Brisbane Broncos for the title of the world’s best rugby league club.
Historic Match at MKM Stadium
Hull KR will host the Brisbane Broncos at the MKM Stadium on February 19, marking the first time Hull has hosted the Betfred World Club Challenge. This game also represents Hull KR’s first encounter with Australian opposition in 40 years.
Battle for Global Supremacy
- Hull KR, led by coach Willie Peters, won their first Super League championship in 2025.
- The Brisbane Broncos are the reigning NRL Grand Final winners.
- The match is an annual cross-hemisphere contest featuring top players from each league.
Key Players to Watch
The 'Clash of the Champions' will feature Hull KR stars like Mikey Lewis, Jez Litten, and Elliot Minchella facing some of Queensland’s best, including Australian internationals Reece Walsh and Pat Carrigan.
"The Robins and Broncos battle it out to be crowned the world's best rugby league club side."
Author’s summary: The 2026 Betfred World Club Challenge will reignite rugby league’s international rivalry as Hull KR hosts the Brisbane Broncos in a historic clash for global club supremacy.
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