Serbia Rugby League has announced its 19-man squad for the 2026 European Championship Group B, with Head Coach Darren Fisher selecting a combination of promising young players and experienced internationals as Serbia prepare to defend their European Group B title on home soil.
The European Championship Group B will take place in Belgrade from 18 to 24 October, featuring Serbia, Ukraine and the Netherlands. All three matches will be played at FK Zemun Stadium, with kick-off scheduled for 14:00.
Following their Euro B triumph in 2025, Serbia enter the competition determined to retain their title while continuing to develop the next generation of international rugby league players.
Fisher’s selection includes several promising players from the U19, U21 and U23 age groups, alongside established senior internationals. The squad features players competing in Serbia, Australia and France, reflecting the international reach of Serbian rugby league and the importance of bringing together domestic talent and players from the Serbian diaspora.
The inclusion of younger players represents an important step in the long-term development of the national team, providing them with an opportunity to gain valuable experience at senior international level.
Serbia Squad – Euro B 2026
Lachlan Ditchmen (Carina), Sasha Popovic (Glebe Dirty Reds), Damian Vuković (Montpellier XIII), Aleksandar Pavlović, Dzavid Jašari, Strahinja Stoiljković (Partizan 1953), Jason Muranka (Radnicki New Belgrade), Luka Illic (Radnički Niš), Andrej Mora, Boško Todorović, Illja Čotrić, Marko Jankovic, Mateja Nedeljković, Rajko Trifunović, Vojislav Dedić, Vuk Štrbac (Red Star), Tyson Walker (St George Illawarra), Daniel Marjanovic (Villeneuve Leopards), Zaric Saban (West Brisbane Panthers).
Head Coach Darren Fisher: Building for the Future While Defending Our Title
Commenting on the squad selection, Serbia Head Coach Darren Fisher said:
“This year’s Euro B competition gives us a great opportunity to call up some of our youth players and help them on their development journey. We have rewarded some of our U19, U21 and U23 players with selection in the squad.
We’re excited to see how the mix of youth and experience across the squad comes together, and as title holders, we want to make sure we give our all on the field.”
European Championship Group B – Fixtures
Sunday, 18 October 2026
Serbia vs Ukraine – 14:00
Wednesday, 21 October 2026
Netherlands vs Ukraine – 14:00
Saturday, 24 October 2026
Serbia vs Netherlands – 14:00
Venue: FK Zemun Stadium, Belgrade, Serbia.
Serbia Ready to Defend Their Title
The 2026 European Championship Group B represents another important opportunity for Serbian rugby league to demonstrate its competitiveness on the international stage.
Playing in front of their home supporters, Serbia will aim to build on their previous success while providing the next generation of players with valuable international experience.
The combination of established internationals and emerging talent reflects the national team’s commitment to maintaining competitive standards while investing in its long-term future.
With two important matches against Ukraine and the Netherlands, Serbia will look to deliver strong performances and continue its successful run in European rugby league.
Serbia enter Euro B 2026 as defending champions, determined to give their all in pursuit of another European Group B title.
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