LeagueNews.co | Jason Patrick
Travis and Kelleher support a change in World Cup eligibility rules for England, as reported by roosters.com.au.
NSW Origin player Jocelyn Kelleher, eager to represent her English heritage, endorses the idea of removing the international tiering system in women's rugby until other nations can compete more effectively with the Jillaroos.
This amendment would allow players like Kelleher, her Roosters teammate Jasmin Strange, and Bulldogs co-captain Tayla Preston to compete for England, fostering a more competitive landscape for the 2026 World Cup.
Following a significant loss to the Jillaroos in March, England coach Stuart Barrow expressed his willingness to consider heritage players.
International Rugby League Chair Troy Grant plans to propose ensuring that the best available talent can represent England.
Currently, under existing eligibility rules, players cannot switch between tier 1 nations, including Australia, England, and New Zealand, which means Kelleher and others would have to relinquish their chances of representing Australia to switch to England.