League star flees to PNG after rape charge
An extradition process is underway to locate the rugby league star, who has fled the UK after being hit with a series of charges.
World Cup
Jillaroos sweat as star sent for scans ahead of Pacific Champs final
The Jillaroos are managing injuries to two key stars ahead of the Pacific Championships final, with one sent for scans as her team scrambles to find a replacement.
Shock World Cup host contender emerges
One of the richest countries on the planet has put its hand up to play host to another World Cup, months after its last tournament.
‘Crisis’: Rugby League World Cup host quits
Rugby league has been tossed into disarray with the sport rocked by the sudden news the host country for the World Cup has pulled out.
Star issues emotional statement after wild KO
Angus Crichton has been slapped with a ban after his ugly hit on Chanel Harris-Tavita during the Rugby League World Cup final.
Munster’s forbidden dressing room act
Storm playmaker Cameron Munster was spotted smoking while celebrating the Kangaroos’ Rugby League World Cup triumph.
Cleary’s haters silenced by incredible act
Nathan Cleary has declared he is “just scratching the surface” after the Kangaroos halfback silenced his critics in the World Cup final.
‘That was unbelievable’: Jillaroos win World Cup
Australia has destroyed New Zealand in a ruthless display in the final of the Rugby League World Cup on Sunday morning.
‘Weak’ response to NRL star’s KO slammed
Samoa’s coach has branded the referee’s decision to send Angus Crichton to the sin bin in the Rugby League World Cup final as “weak”.
Ref torched for ‘awful’ call anyone could see
Australia won the Rugby League World Cup but it could have been a different story if it wasn’t for a shocking referee call.
‘Unstoppable’ Aussies crowned world champs
The Kangaroos proved they are still the dominant force in rugby league, claiming victory over Samoa in the Rugby League World Cup final.
Too old? Jillaroo’s whack for doubters in WC demolition
Ali Brigginshaw heard all the talk in the lead up to the World Cup. Now she has a message for those who questioned her after leading the Jillaroos to glory.
Video sparks major World Cup safety concern
NRL great Paul Gallen has revealed he has serious concerns for the welfare of players in the Rugby League World Cup final.
The Rock declares war on Australia
Dwayne Johnson has delivered an epic speech in a message sent to the Samoan team ahead of the Rugby League World Cup final.
NRL star facing sanction over wild Cup fight
Dramatic details have emerged about Victor Radley’s physical altercation with a World Cup rival at England’s team hotel.
Coach ‘fights back tears’ as England shattered
England coach Shaun Wane did not hold back his emotions after his side was bundled out of the Rugby League World Cup by Samoa.
Insane scenes as Samoa stuns the world
Fans witnessed pure chaos at the end of Samoa’s historic, golden-point semi-final win at the Rugby League World Cup.
Star left ‘distraught’, blunder saves Aussies
Australia has been saved from a Rugby League World Cup disaster after a Kiwi star’s inexplicable blunder that will “hurt for a long time”.
Stars’ ultimate show of respect during epic haka
World Cup rivals and former teammates have delivered a classy moment of respect after New Zealand’s haka towards Australian players.
Samoa was on cusp of imploding after coach coup
Samoan stars have performed a backflip on coach Matt Parish at the Rugby League World Cup — just 18 months after calling for his axing.
Tedesco reveals his big captaincy mistake
James Tedesco says he will never make this costly captaincy mistake again and has learned his lesson this World Cup.
Kiwis rage over ‘disrespectful’ Cup act
New Zealand are ready to prove the world wrong after RLWC organisers put their money on rugby league’s No. 1 team would lose.
‘Best Indigenous player ever’: Latrell‘s huge call
Kangaroos centre Latrell Mitchell has declared he wants to be the greatest Indigenous rugby league player of all time.
Big guns return for Jillaroos’ toughest challenge
They’ve been an unstoppable force in the opening two rounds, but the Jillaroos now face their toughest test with everything on the line.
‘Better off on tools’: Star’s brutal NRL swipe
Harry Grant has fired a shot at the NRL over the pay dispute that’s tearing the game apart – declaring many players would be better off quitting.
Aussies ‘way off’ in World Cup massacre
Australia has booked its place in the Rugby League World Cup semi-finals on the back of one of the great performances from a winger.
‘Really dangerous’: NRL star must be stopped
Roosters coach Trent Robinson has been warned he must sit down with boom talent Joseph Suaalii before somebody gets seriously hurt
Jillaroos smash World Cup record
There was no complacency from the Jillaroos as they racked up their highest ever World Cup score, but things are about to get a lot more difficult.
Aussies rocked by World Cup carnage
The Kangaroos have been hit hard on the eve of the side’s first knockout match of the tournament with the coach admitting “sleepless” nights.
Jillaroos dish out World Cup warning
The Jillaroos hadn’t played a Test in three years, but you wouldn’t have know it as a returning veteran lit it up in their opening World Cup game.
Huge training clue reveals Mal’s halfback call
Both Nathan Cleary and Daly Cherry-Evans have been named in Australia’s squad to face Lebanon – but now we know who’ll be starting at halfback.
‘Have a beer’: Kangaroos headache only worsens
Daly Cherry-Evans has given a telling interview as Australia’s selection dramas only intensified following a thumping win over Italy.
NRL star in hot water over ‘dog shot’
Jared Waerea-Hargreaves has been slammed for a “dog shot” in New Zealand’s win over Ireland at the Rugby League World Cup.
Fresh blow for ‘team who should be sent home’
Things have gone from bad to worse for a Samoan side humiliated by England in their first match of the World Cup.
‘Send them home’: Voss blasts ‘insipid’ Samoans
If Matt Parish wasn’t feeling the heat before, he will now after the Samoan coach and his players were torn to shreds by Andrew Voss
Care worker’s amazing journey to World Cup
The Kangaroos better take note because there’s a young Aussie called Jake Maizen ready to help Italy produce the biggest upset of the World Cup.
‘Fastest man on the planet’ goes viral
The Kangaroos started their Rugby League World Cup campaign in dominant fashion but it was an effort by the referee that stole the show.
Cameraman’s cheeky national anthem ploy
The camera operator was seemingly well aware of the off-field drama surrounding Victor Radley ahead of his England debut.
Australia’s brutal World Cup demolition
Josh Addo-Carr scored two tries to help Australia kick off the defence of their Rugby League World Cup title with a huge win.
Shambolic Rugby League World Cup ‘failure’
The opening match of the Rugby League World Cup was delayed by 10 minutes after an embarrassing mishap at the venue.
‘Awful’: Ruthless World Cup thrashing
England has started their Rugby League World Cup campaign with a brutal thrashing of Samoa, who boasted six Panthers players.
Coach blasts own team’s ‘hated’ change
The Kangaroos coach has laid the blame over a controversial decision that’s infuriated both players and fans.
Why a cult hero is tipping the Kiwis
Australia will head into the Rugby League World Cup as clear favourites, but a Warriors legend is tipping New Zealand.
‘Cannot believe it’: Johns blasts Kangaroos
Matthew Johns has accused the Kangaroos of tampering with history by devising their own system for numbering jerseys.
Latrell Mitchell fumes at shocking NRL snub
Latrell Mitchell was disappointed no NRL scouts attended a popular competition to spot the next generation of rugby league talent.
Grand final hero’s World Cup snub
Both the Clive Churchill Medal winner and the Dally M player of the year will be watching the World Cup from their couches.
More good news for grand final winners
There’s another trophy now in the sights of a trio of premiership winning Penrith Panthers stars after getting a national call-up.
Footy boss apologises for ‘shocking’ remark
Rugby league boss Ralph Rimmer has apologised to the Fijian squad after a “throwaway remark” prompted calls for his resignation.
NRL star wants to ‘prove everyone wrong’
Josh Addo-Carr was overlooked for State of Origin this year but he’s determined to represent Australia at the Rugby League World Cup.
Kangaroos World Cup blow
A season full of more downs than ups has ended with more bad news for NRL star Kalyn Ponga.
‘I love it’: Another star defects from Australia
Yet another star turn away from Australia ahead of the season-ending World Cup as a Queensland firebrand is the latest in the exodus.
Origin coaches quit new roles immediately
The ARLC has been forced into an embarrassing backflip after Billy Slater and Brad Fittler reportedly withdrew as selectors.
‘Now or never’: Star turns back on Australia
The 2022 World Cup should be an absolute belter as another NRL star and Origin hopeful has pledged his allegiance overseas.
Australia’s big blow as Origin star defects
NSW Blues Origin star Brian To’o has dropped a bombshell which will deliver a massive blow to Australia’s World Cup chances.
Cherry-Evans ‘confident’ in halfback race
Nathan Cleary had a stellar season last year, but Daly Cherry-Evans is confident he can keep the Panther out of the Australian side.
Kingpin’s cheeky ’convict’ jab over canned Cup
Australia and New Zealand both elected to withdraw from this year’s Rugby League World Cup, and now organisers have pulled the plug.
NRL clubs’ fear amid World Cup chaos
The 16 NRL clubs are standing by Australia and New Zealand’s decision to withdraw from the Rugby League World Cup over Covid concerns.
Stars hope for ’once in a lifetime opportunity’
A number of NRL stars have spoken glowingly over the prospect of an Indigenous team to compete in the Rugby League World Cup later this year.
Gus goes postal over World Cup ‘cr*p’
Phil Gould has added fuel to the fiery debate over Australia and New Zealand’s move to pull out of the rugby league World Cup.
‘I’ll go’: Raiders star hopes World Cup goes on
Josh Hodgson wants to represent England in the Rugby League World Cup and fears what the withdrawal of Australia and New Zealand means.
‘Disappointing’: Footy kingpin lashes Australia
IRL Chair Troy Grant has called Australia and New Zealand’s decision to withdraw from the 2021 World Cup a “disappointment”.
‘Absolute insanity’: Johns brothers rejected
Andrew and Matty Johns’ offer to coach Samoa has fallen on deaf ears, despite the fact the move could unlock a team to rival Australia.
Bennett to coach England in Nines
Wayne Bennett will coach England at the Rugby League World Cup Nines in Sydney in October.
Promoter may not be able to bankroll Rugby League World Cup
THE Sydney-based promoter who made history by taking the England-New Zealand Test to Denver, may not be in a position to finance the 2025 World Cup.
All the teams for rep weekend
FROM Campbelltown to North Sydney to Denver, here’s your one stop shop for all the teams who will take the field for the representative weekend. SEE ALL THE TEAMS HERE.
Daley lands plum job as chief Roos selector
JUST nine months after he was sacked as Origin coach, Laurie Daley has been endorsed by the NSWRL board as a chief selector for Mal Meninga’s Kangaroos. He will join Darren Lockyer in the top role.
Fiji to boycott Tests over RLWC pay dispute
FIJI Bati players have threatened to boycott future Tests after claiming they have not been paid for making last year’s Rugby League World Cup semi-final.
Jillaroo Kezie Apps goes under knife again
ALMOST a year after she broke her leg, Jillaroos star Kezie Apps has undergone surgery to remove the six screws and plate inserted in her leg so she could play at the rugby league World Cup.
The most successful athlete of 2017
WORLD Cup glory capped off arguably the most successful year by an athlete in any sport in 2017 for Cameron Smith.
World Cup Team of the Tournament
AUSTRALIA earned five selections in this collection of the best talent at the Rugby League World Cup — although none in the forward pack.
Graham not sorry for ‘cheating c***’ spray
FIERY forward James Graham says he won’t apologise for calling an Australian player a ‘cheating c***’ and if people don’t like it then ‘turn off the ref mics’.
REVEALED: Why Cronk wore bronze number
WHILE his Kangaroos teammates had their usual golden numbers on their backs for the World Cup final against England, Cooper Cronk’s was bronze. Coach Mal Meninga revealed the reason why.
Smith: We need to play more international games
KANGAROOS skipper Cameron Smith says the success of the Rugby League World Cup has whet the appetite for more Test matches, but he admits the only way it’ll happen is to shorten the NRL season.
Roos remain on top of world after epic final
MAL Meninga has become the first man to captain and coach Australia to World Cup glory as the Kangaroos summoned every ounce of courage to break England’s hearts.
Kangaroos down England in brutal World Cup final
AUSTRALIA are world champions again after edging England 6-0 in an epic Rugby League World Cup final — check out how it all unfolded.
World Champs! Aussies edge Kiwis in classic
AUSTRALIAN greats Renae Kunst and Steph Hancock have been handed their fairytale farewell, after the Jillaroos retained the World Cup trophy with a stunning 23-16 victory over the Kiwi Ferns.
Australia win women’s World Cup
THE Jillaroos are back-to-back world champions after Caitlin Moran sealed the final with a field goal with seconds to go to beat New Zealand 23-16.
Who’s who in the Jillaroos
THE Jillaroos are desperate for back-to-back World Cups after breaking the Kiwi Ferns’ dominance last tournament. Here’s what you need to know about the players tasked with the job of winning.
England skipper out of World Cup final
ENGLAND have suffered a serious blow with captain Sean O’Loughlin ruled out of tomorrow night’s World Cup final against Australia.
Jillaroos star’s huge World Cup blow
JILLAROOS sensation Sam Bremner’s hopes of a fairytale comeback in the World Cup final have been dashed.
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