‘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”.
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‘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.
TV times for Jillaroos, Kangaroos final
THE Jillaroos and the Kangaroos will be fighting for world supremacy when they take on New Zealand and England respectively in Saturday’s finale of the rugby league World Cup.
Jillaroos shelve sentiment for Cup final
THE end is nigh for retiring Jillaroos leaders Steph Hancock and Renae Kunst but Australia have had little time for sentiment as they prepare to face New Zealand.
Roos: We must protect Cronk
AFTER England put the hurt on Cooper Cronk in the tournament opener, Australian forward Aaron Woods says the Kangaroos won’t allow the Poms to repeat the dose in the final.
World Cup Final teams: Who replaces Hodgson?
THE rugby league year is set to come to a close with the World Cup final between Australia and England on Saturday night. Here are the full team lists for both sides.
Man who could turn England’s RLWC hopes
ENGLAND might have lost star hooker Josh Hodgson to a horror ACL injury but don’t give the RLWC final away to the Kangaroos just yet.
Cecchin overlooked as RLWC final referee
MATT Cecchin has been overlooked as referee for the Rugby League World Cup final with Gerard Sutton getting the nod.
Jillaroos brace for physical World Cup final
STEPH Hancock has warned that the hard work has only just begun after the Jillaroos smashed their way into a World Cup final showdown with New Zealand.
Red-hot Jillaroos join Kiwi Ferns in World Cup final
AUSTRALIA will face New Zealand in the women’s Rugby League World Cup final after both sides recorded thumping wins today.
Referees boss Archer defends Fifita call
WORLD Cup referees boss Tony Archer has defended the Andrew Fifita ‘no try’ decision in Tonga’s heartbreaking loss to England.
World Cup Guide: Jillaroos ready to rumble
IT’S the biggest show in town and it’s where the Jillaroos are showcasing their skills against the best female rugby league players in the world.
England end Tonga fairytale in dramatic finish
ENGLAND coach Wayne Bennett has booked an explosive World Cup final clash with Mal Meninga’s Australia after the Poms broke Tonga’s hearts.
Watch: Was Tonga denied matchwinner?
TONGA’S charge to the World Cup final was ended with a contentious knock-on call. WATCH THE VIDEO AND CHECK OUT ALL THE REACTION
Tonga’s astonishing response to heartbreak
TONGA was on the wrong end of one of rugby league’s greatest controversies. They’re classy response was unforgettable.
‘Can’t believe it’: Tonga robbed
RUGBY League’s greatest fairytale comeback was ruined in a crazy moment of high drama and referee controversy.
RLWC final down to Australia v England
FROM 14 nations down to two, a thrilling finish to the last RLWC semi final means England will face Australia in a battle for the world title. This is what you need to know ahead of the big dance.
Jillaroos blow as star ruled out of semi-final
AUSTRALIA’S star fullback, who is often dubbed the female Billy Slater, will miss the semi-final clash against Canada.
Potter on Hayne: ‘I don’t want to be told any lies’
FIJI coach Mick Potter says he has purposely kept a wide berth of discussing Jarryd Hayne’s future because he doesn’t want to be lied to.
Holmes hits six as Roos run riot
VALENTINE Holmes scored six tries to propel Australia into the World Cup final with a 54-6 flogging of Fiji.
Player ratings: How did six-star superstar rate?
VALENTINE Holmes scored six tries for the Kangaroos against Fiji. But did he top our player ratings? We run the eye over every player from the first World Cup semi-final.
LIVE: Holmes hits six in Roos rout
AFTER scoring five tries last week, Valentine Holmes has croosed for SIX and the Kangaroos are out to a big lead against Fiji. Follow all the action live!
Storm stars in running for Golden Boot
KANGAROOS and Storm skipper Cameron Smith is in the race to win his second Golden Boot award, and he’s battling a fellow Melbourne star.
‘Twin’ threats lift Jillaroos’ World Cup campaign
THEY smash through their opponents in the same way, while wearing the same boots and with the same braided blonde hair.
Canadian banned for biting Jillaroo
CANADA’S Janai Haupapa has been rubbed out of the World Cup after pleading guilty to a biting charge on a Jillaroo.
Meninga annoyed by Kangaroos preparations
KANGAROOS coach Mal Meninga has demanded improvement from his playing group after their “worst” training session of the World Cup.
Women’s RLWC hits final round
THE pool matches women’s RLWC have been finalised after a triple header at Shark Park. See all the results here!
World Cup semi-final teams
WE’RE down to the business end of the tournament with Australia, Fiji, England and Tonga the last teams standing in the Rugby League World Cup. Here’s all the teams for the semi-finals.
Fiji star detained in New Zealand
VILIAME Kikau almost had his World Cup semi-final dreams dashed after being detained in New Zealand for the past two days.
Tragic story behind NRL star’s RLWC heroics
KEVIN Naiqama’s tears of joy have been one of the most enduring images of the Rugby League World Cup, but a tragic story has emerged involving the Fiji captain.
Jillaroos ace cleared of biting allegation
AUSTRALIAN centre Isabelle Kelly has been cleared to take part in the rest of the women’s Rugby League World Cup after being exonerated of biting.
NZ winger stuns with six tries in World Cup smashing
ENGLAND have booked a RLWC semi-finals berth and eneded PNG’s tournament, while a Kiwi Ferns winger ran riot — see how all the action unfolded!
England down PNG to secure World Cup semis berth
DESPITE a 36-6 victory over PNG to book a final four showdown with Tonga, England’s performance was far from convincing.
Fiji stunner sets up shock RLWC semi-finals draw
FIJI’s shock defeat of New Zealand has turned the RLWC semi-finals schedule on its head. Check out who faces whom, and when, as the tournament gets down to the serious stuff.
Tonga escape Lebanon in thriller
TONGA have survived an almighty scare against a gallant Lebanon side to score a 24-22 victory in one of the matches of the tournament.
Fiji beat NZ in tryless miracle
FIJI have pulled off a massive upset to down New Zealand 4-2 in a tryless game in Wellington to move onto the World Cup semi finals.
Fiji pull off famous win
FIJI are off to the World Cup semi-finals after knocking off New Zealand 4-2 in a tryless game in Wellington.
Legend rips ‘woeful’ Cup disgrace
AUSSIE NRL legend Mark Geyer has accused officials of hurting the game with a call that’s created a “bored” slaughter.
Green and gold wall can’t be broken
AUSTRALIA have rampaged through the World Cup but their rock solid defence will be the highlight for coach Mal Meninga ahead of the semi-finals.
Holmes racks up record as Roos run riot
VALENTINE Holmes scored FIVE tries as the Kangaroos racked up a score in their quarter-final against Samoa — see how the action unfolded!
Red-hot England join winner’s list
AUSTRALIA, New Zealand and England kicked off their Women’s Rugby League World Cup campaigns with big wins – see how the action unfolded!
No half measures as Jillaroos kick off in style
PLAYMAKER Ali Brigginshaw has warned that her halves combination with Caitlin Moran can only get better, after the Jillaroos’ stunning World Cup start.
Jillaroo dreams come true in World Cup thumping
ON a day to remember for women’s rugby league, Australia’s title defence was launched in devastating fashion at Cronulla’s Southern Cross Group Stadium.
Australia wary of surging Tongans
TONGA announced their arrival as a rugby league super power last week and Australia see them as a genuine threat to their World Cup chances.
NZ forwards must deliver
AS New Zealand look to rebound from their shock loss to Tonga, they’re preparing to launch an all-out frontal assault on the Fijians.
Burgess needs to be selfish: Bennett
WAYNE Bennett says the key for the returning Sam Burgess is to focus on himself, not on carrying England to victory single-handedly.
Women’s game ready to take its place
RUGBY League World Cup CEO Andrew Hill says he hopes the women’s tournament will show the world the female game is ready to stand on its own.
Morgan to start, Kiwis demote playmaker
RLWC TEAMS: Michael Morgan has won the race to the Kangaroos no. 6 jumper, Kiwis coach David Kidwell demotes a playmaker after his side’s shock loss to Tonga.
Rugby star’s hilarious Tinder date fail
BEN Hellewell had planned a nice night out on the town but as he rocked up to his Tinder date, he received the shock of his life.
Why World Cup has been great for the game
BLOG WITH BUZZ: No-one could have predicted the interest in the 2017 Rugby League World Cup. It’s popularity has been off the charts. Here’s why.
RLWC finals draw turned on head
AN upset in the final round of pool matches has shaken up the RLWC quarter finals draw. See who faces whom, and when, as the tournament gets down to the serious stuff.
PNG, England book a spot in finals
THE group stage of the World Cup is done and dusted with eight nations progressing into the knockout phase of the tournament. Re-live Sunday’s action here!
Lebanon make Kangaroos work
IT was billed as a mismatch, but plucky Lebanon are proving far from a pushover for the Kangaroos at Allianz Stadium.
Shock result in Barlow Park showdown
SAMOA will go into the Rugby League World Cup quarter finals without a win after a thrilling draw against a gallant Scotland side at Barlow Park in Cairns.
Taumalolo: I was too drunk to take Kidwell’s calls
JASON Taumalolo says he was too drunk to answer desperate calls from Kiwis coach David Kidwell after he made the shock decision to switch allegiances for the Rugby League World Cup.
Fiji win bitter battle over Italy
IN one of the most charged matches of the World Cup so far, Jarryd Hayne was sinbinned as Fiji have survived a scare against Italy to win 38-10 in Canberra.
Hayne sideline stoush mars Fiji win
FIJI have advanced to the Rugby League World Cup quarter-finals, but their 38-10 win over Italy was overshadowed by an ugly incident involving Jarryd Hayne.
Fiji finish strongly in fiery Italy battle
AT one stage a mammoth upset was on the cards, but Fiji took control late to score World Cup victory over the feisty Italians.
How Tonga ‘punishes’ out-of-line players
ANDREW Fifita has given fans a glimpse inside the Tongan camp, showing off his pranks and how ill-disciplined players are “punished” by teammates.
Blair stands by Taumalolo betrayal criticism
ADAM Blair has stood by his previous remarks on defector Jason Taumalolo, maintaining the star had betrayed the Kiwi jumper by switching allegiances to Tonga for the World Cup.
Jillaroos in final battle for positions
JILLAROOS teammates Zahara Temara and Maddie Studdon will be thrown into a battle for the side’s utility role, with Ali Brigginshaw and Caitlin Moran to be the first-choice halves pairing.
New look Roos, Kiwis fully loaded
AUSTRALIAN coach Mal Meninga has reworked his squad for Saturday’s clash with Lebanon while Kiwis coach David Kidwell has named a fully loaded line-up,
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