RLWC 2026 Final Preview: Australia vs NZ League Heroes Cards
Australia and New Zealand meet at Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane, on Sunday 15 November, with the Kangaroos chasing a record 13th World Cup title and their fourth in a row. After Sunday night's 44-12 demolition of Samoa, four players have cards in the 2026 Select NRL League Heroes set that every collector should know. Here they are.
What is Cameron Munster's headline card?
Munster ran the semi-final from the first minute without crossing himself: 3 try assists and 6 from 8 conversions in a 44-12 Kangaroo stroll. The Storm five-eighth and Queensland Origin captain has one of the deepest checklists in the entire 2026 Select NRL League Heroes set.
- TG45 TRYumph Gold /80: retail case hit at 1:432 packs (headline card)
- GT8 Golden Treasure /80: Storm team redemption face card
- Numbered mid-tier: G70 Gladiators /599, M92 Mercury /450, DPG38 Dally M Predictor Gold /270, SPG34 State of Origin Predictor Gold /115
- Hobby: TRYumph Black and TRYumph Black Sig both confirmed at set level; individual codes not published
Which New Zealand Kiwis cards should collectors target?
Nikora opened the scoring for the Kiwis at 3 minutes against Tonga, the Sharks edge forward now with a World Cup Final on a 180-plus game NRL CV. His headline card: TG21 TRYumph Gold /80, confirmed at 1:432 packs, alongside Base #49, Gladiators G34 /599, Mercury M45 /450, League Heads LH31, and TRYumph Red TR21.
Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad sealed the semi-final at the 79th minute for the Kiwis. The Warriors fullback carries TG93 TRYumph Gold /80 as his headline card, with Game Breakers GB128, Bang B95, Bang Gold BG79, and Dally M Predictor Gold DPG78 /270 filling out the numbered tier.
What about Tom Dearden and other cards to know?
Dearden scored the opening try in the semi-final and starts at halfback for the Final. His headline card is GT10 Golden Treasure /80, the Cowboys team redemption face card. There is no TRYumph Red or Gold for Dearden in this set: Cowboys TRYumph inserts cover Cotter, Drinkwater, Nanai, and Taulagi only.
One aside for Warriors collectors: Roger Tuivasa-Sheck is at the RLWC as a TV commentator after an ACL injury, not a player. His TG94 TRYumph Gold /80 may be his last major numbered NRL insert before he heads to Wakefield Trinity (Super League) in 2027. Track all of these in CardLoft with a photo scan and trade privately with your circle.
Frequently asked questions
When and where is the RLWC 2026 Final?
Sunday 15 November 2026, Suncorp Stadium (Lang Park), Brisbane. Kick-off is 7:35pm AEDT (6:35pm Brisbane time, as Queensland does not observe daylight saving). The match is sold out.
Does Cameron Munster have a State of Origin card in this set?
Yes. SPG34 is a State of Origin Predictor Gold /115, numbered to 115 and reflecting his Queensland Origin captain status. It is a predictor card, not an award confirmation.
Does Briton Nikora have a Game Breakers or Bang card in the 2026 Select set?
No. Nikora's confirmed checklist does not include Game Breakers or Bang inserts. His rarest confirmed card in the set is TG21 TRYumph Gold /80.
Is Roger Tuivasa-Sheck playing in the RLWC 2026 Final?
No. He tore his ACL in May 2026 and is at the tournament as a TV analyst, not a player. TG94 TRYumph Gold /80 is a real card in the set and may be one of his last major numbered NRL inserts before he moves to Wakefield Trinity in 2027.
