Tom Trbojevic's RLWC Hat-Trick and 2026 League Heroes Cards
Down 16-12 in the second half against a Fiji side winning the physical battle, Australia needed a match-winner. Tom Trbojevic delivered: three tries in 15 minutes at Suncorp Stadium on 25 October 2026, turning a losing position into a 36-22 win and sealing the Kangaroos' RLWC semi-final spot. His 2026 NRL League Heroes set covers every tier from a retail base to a hobby-only on-card auto.
How did Australia turn a four-point deficit into a 14-point win?
Australia led 12-10 at half-time, then fell behind 16-12 shortly after the break as Semi Valemei crossed for his second try. Fiji utility Kurt Donoghoe kept finding space on Australia's right edge and set up three tries across the match. He was rightly named player of the match.
Trbojevic replied three times (47', 57', 62'), with James Tedesco involved in each build-up. A Sam Walker penalty goal at the 54th minute flipped the lead, and 15 minutes later the hat-trick was done. Both wingmen scored hat-tricks: Valemei finished with three for Fiji. Jacob Preston sealed it late; Walker kicked four conversions. Final: Australia 36, Fiji 22, before 41,108 fans.
What retail inserts does Trbojevic have in 2026 NRL League Heroes?
Select's 2026 NRL League Heroes is the brand's first NRL product since around 2012. Retail packs carry nine cards. Trbojevic's base card is #91, plus nine retail inserts across standard and store-exclusive formats.
- L84 Luminous: silver PET board, 1 per pack, unnumbered
- LH56 League Heads: 1:3 packs, unnumbered
- GB56 Game Breakers: acetate board, 1:4 packs, unnumbered
- B42 Bang: reflective foil board, 1:6 packs, unnumbered
- CD91 Colours Die Cut: 1:8 packs, unnumbered
- TR40 TRYumph Red: 1:18 packs, unnumbered
- BG35 Bang Gold: Blaster and Locker exclusive, unnumbered
- LHS35 League Heads Stars: Retail Starter Pack exclusive
- GBP28 Game Breakers Pink: Rebel Starter Pack exclusive
Which Trbojevic cards are serial-numbered?
Four retail inserts carry print runs. TRYumph Red (TR40) is unnumbered at 1:18 packs; TRYumph Gold (TG40) is a separate insert, serial-numbered to 80, pulling at roughly 1:432 packs. Log any numbered pull in CardLoft to keep track of it.
- G63 Gladiators: #/599, 1:36 packs
- M84 Mercury: #/450, 1:36 packs
- DPG34 Dally M Predictor Gold: #/270
- TG40 TRYumph Gold: #/80, 1:432 packs
Are there hobby-exclusive Trbojevic cards?
PM35 Playmakers (#/110) is hobby-only and not available in retail boxes, blasters, or starter packs. The Luminous Gold Back (L84, #/725) is also a hobby-exclusive, a numbered upgrade on the standard Luminous insert. Both are confirmed in the official checklist.
The standout chase card is the TRYumph Black Signature, a hobby-only on-card autograph confirmed via Beckett's checklist and Select's pre-order information. It is Trbojevic's only signed card in the product. A TRYumph Black parallel is also confirmed as hobby-exclusive. Specific card codes for both are not yet verified against the official checklist. Note: GT7 Golden Treasure (#/80) is a redemption for an eight-card Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles team set, not a solo Trbojevic card.
Frequently asked questions
Did Tom Trbojevic play at the 2022 Rugby League World Cup?
No. He dislocated his shoulder in Round 11 of the 2022 NRL season and missed the tournament. Only his brother Jake was in Australia's 2022 squad.
What is the difference between TR40 TRYumph Red and TG40 TRYumph Gold?
Two separate inserts. TRYumph Red (TR40) is unnumbered at 1:18 packs. TRYumph Gold (TG40) is serial-numbered to 80 and pulls at roughly 1:432 packs.
Is there an autographed Trbojevic card in 2026 League Heroes?
Yes. A TRYumph Black Signature exists as a hobby-only on-card autograph, confirmed by Beckett and Select's pre-order page. It is his only signed card in the set. The specific card code is not yet verified in the official checklist.
What is the GT7 Golden Treasure card?
GT7 is a redemption for an eight-card Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles team set, serial-numbered to 80. It is not a solo Trbojevic card.
What position does Trbojevic play for Australia at the 2026 RLWC?
Wing. He plays fullback for Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles at club level, but coach Kevin Walters has him on the wing for Australia's 2026 campaign.
