LeagueNews.co | Jess Malloy
Canada will be hosting the inaugural World Series in order to determine the final spot in the IRL Women's Rugby League World Cup 2026.
The tournament will be held simultaneously with the Men's and Wheelchair World Cups.
The highest-ranked nation, Ireland, will face Nigeria, while Canada will take on Fiji.
The semi-finals will be held on October 21 at Terry Fox Stadium in Brampton, with the final set to take place on October 26 at Lamport Stadium in Toronto.
The World Series winner will secure the eighth and final spot at the 2026 World Cup, which will be hosted by the ARLC and held in Australia and Papua Guinea.
Australia, England, New Zealand, and Papua New Guinea have already qualified as semi-finalists from the last World Cup in England in 2022.
France, Samoa, and Wales earned their spots after qualifying tournaments last year.
Samoa emerged victorious in last year's Pacific Bowl, defeating Tonga in Suva before narrowly overcoming Fiji in a thrilling finals match in Auckland.
The upcoming World Series is sure to be a highly competitive event, with each team aiming to secure their place in the prestigious World Cup.
Ireland in particular will be looking to settle some "unfinished business" after falling short in previous competitions.