Get ready for an explosive start to the 2026 Rugby League calendar! The highly anticipated Harvey Norman All Stars event is back in Aotearoa New Zealand, marking its 15th edition and promising an unforgettable cultural showcase. But here's where it gets controversial... the Indigenous All Stars legends, including the dynamic Josh Addo-Carr, will face off against the mighty Warriors captain, James Fisher-Harris, and his talented teammates. It's a battle of legends and rising stars!
In the men's fixtures, the Indigenous All Stars will showcase their skills against the Māori All Stars, led by the charismatic James Fisher-Harris. Imagine the electric atmosphere as these two teams collide! And this is the part most people miss... the women's fixtures will also steal the show, with Titans superstar Jaime Chapman leading the Indigenous Women's All Stars against the formidable Māori Women's team, featuring the powerful Kennedy Cherrington.
The event will feature an exciting clash between the Indigenous and Māori Touch Football teams, adding an extra layer of competition and camaraderie. Get your tickets now and be part of this historic event!
Here's a sneak peek at the squads, listed alphabetically:
Indigenous All Stars (Men):
- Josh Addo-Carr
- Jayden Campbell
- Tallis Duncan
- Jamal Fogarty
- Trai Fuller
- Nicholas Hynes
- Alofiana Khan-Pereira
- Josh Kerr
- Kaiden Lahrs
- Shaquai Mitchell
- Oliver Pascoe
- Joshua Patston
- Hohepa Puru
- Jesse Ramien
- Ethan Roberts
- Blake Steep
- Braydon Trindall
- Connor Watson
- Jack Wighton
- Brent Woolf
Coach: Ronald Griffiths
Māori All Stars (Men):
- Jesse Arthars
- Joe Chan
- Zach Dockar-Clay
- JoJo Fifita
- James Fisher-Harris
- Mawene Hiroti
- Royce Hunt
- Keano Kini
- Jacob Laban
- Casey McLean
- Te Maire Martin
- Trey Mooney
- Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad
- Briton Nikora
- Adam Pompey
- Leo Thompson
- Trent Toelau
- Manaia Waitere
- Dallin Watene-Zelezniak
Coach: Adam Blair
Indigenous All Stars (Women):
- Essay Banu
- Shaylee Bent
- Krystal Blackwell
- Rhiannon Byers
- Jaime Chapman
- Bree Chester
- Kirra Dibb
- Quincy Dodd
- Taliah Fuimaono
- Tallisha Harden
- Caitlan Johnston-Green
- Keilee Joseph
- Grace Kemp
- Ella Koster
- Lailani Montgomery
- Mahalia Murphy
- Jasmine Peters
- Phoenix-Raine Hippi
- Jada Taylor
- Caitlin Turnbull
Coach: Jess Skinner
Māori All Stars (Women):
- Shakira Baker
- Corban Baxter
- Gayle Broughton
- Harata Butler
- Rima Butler
- Kennedy Cherrington
- Rueben Cherrington
- Laikha Clarke
- Zali Fay
- Fane Finau
- Matekino Gray
- Mya Hill-Moana
- Raecene McGregor
- Shanice Parker
- Ash Quinlan
- Jasmin Strange
- Payton Takimoana
- Chante Temara
- Zahara Temara
- Tenika Willison
Coach: John Strange
Tickets are available at nrl.com/tickets, starting at just $19 for adults and $59 for families. Don't miss out on this incredible sporting and cultural experience! The All Stars matches will be broadcast live on Nine Network, Fox League, SKY New Zealand, and Watch NRL, so even if you can't make it in person, you can still be part of the action.
The Harvey Norman All Stars event is proudly supported by the New Zealand Government through the Major Event Fund and Hamilton City Council. Get ready for an unforgettable celebration of rugby league and cultural pride!
So, who do you think will emerge victorious in this year's All Stars showdown? Share your predictions and thoughts in the comments below! Let's spark some friendly debate and celebrate the spirit of rugby league!
