2026 IIJL Commonwealth Cup - Day 1 Recap

Photo Luke Hanna 

Day one of the 2026 IIJL Commonwealth Cup opens with two exciting games at Altona Lacrosse Club on the beautiful open-air Alan Lewer Box Court.  

Eastern Rage/Kings vs New Zealand Storm

In a last minute change due to logistics, the Eastern Rage pivoted to wearing the double-blue of the Kings from the Victoria Box Lacrosse League—known moving forward as the Raging Kings! 

[PHOTO: #90 Adam Harper (Eastern Rage/Kings) chasing down #24 Jackson Sampare (New Zealand Storm).]

The last minute wardrobe change did not phase the Storm, a mix of Australians, Canadians, and New Zealanders "Kiwis". 

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Western Thunder vs Canada

'Friday Night Lights' as Canada opened against the Western Thunder at 8:00 PM local time—Canada will play all games at 8 PM for new-found box lacrosse fans to come together for international action. 

[PHOTO: #83 Orlando Kernaghan (Western Thunder) lets a shot rip against Canada.]

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Every game of the 2026 IIJL Commonwealth Cup can be watched live here on the CLL website and COMCUP YouTube channel.