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.
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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,
No end in sight for Slater, Cronk and Smith
MICHAEL Morgan might be the next man up but the Cowboys star admits he can’t see the end of the line for Cooper Cronk, Billy Slater or Cameron Smith.
Jillaroos join up for big show
IT has been a long and challenging 12 months for the Jillaroos as they race towards their World Cup goals, but the time has come to put their hard work into action.
Orchid set to bloom in World Cup second chance
TWO years ago Jazmyn Taumafai’s representative dreams were in tatters after she tore her ACL. In 10 days she will reignite her international career.
Alleged biter to front World Cup judiciary
ENGLAND winger Jermaine McGillvary will front the judiciary after he was charged with contrary conduct following a biting allegation made by Robbie Farah.
Tongan fans turn sour as wild brawl erupts
VICTORY turned into a vicious onslaught as jubilant Tongans armed with poles turned on each other, felling victims with brutal head butts. SEE THE VIDEO:
Fiji crush Wales; Italy, PNG on winners’ list
LEAD by James Tedesco, Italy have belted the USA. In PNG, the Kumuls have scraped home against Ireland, while Fiji run up a cricket score against Wales.
Italy dodge punches to ground Hawks
ITALY rebounded from a horror week that saw James Tedesco embroiled in a punch up with teammate Shannon Wakeman to put a cricket score on the Hawks.
Video: Kumuls chaos after thrilling win
PAPUA New Guinea have taken a massive step towards a Rugby League World Cup quarter-final spot after their win over Ireland sent the home crowd wild.
Hayne Plane soars as Fiji thrash Wales
DESPITE some pre-match turbulence, the Hayne Plane has taken flight to help Fiji thrash Wales 72-6 in Townsville on Sunday night.
Trio sacked from Scotland World Cup side
THREE Scottish players, including captain Danny Brough, have been sacked from the Rugby League World Cup side for misconduct.
England notch first win of World Cup
ENGLAND were too strong for Lebanon in a tough clash that featured a claim of biting. Relive all the World Cup action from Saturday’s triple-header
Tonga down Samoa to set up NZ blockbuster
TONGA have outmuscled Samoa 32-18, setting up a winner-takes-all Rugby League World Cup clash with New Zealand next week.
Watch: Samoa and Tonga’s epic face-off
TONGA and Samoa players provided the best moment of the Rugby League World Cup so far with a spine-tingling pre-game ritual that left fans in raptures.
SJ sets record as Kiwis crush Scotland
SHAUN Johnson scored 22 points to become New Zealand’s all-time highest pointscorer in the Kiwis’ 74-6 obliteration of Scotland.
NRL stars and partners celebrate Hunt’s wedding
A WHO’S who of NRL stars have gathered on the NSW north coast to celebrate Kangaroos star Ben Hunt’s wedding to fiancee Bridget Hagan.
Kangaroos pile on points against France
THE Kangaroos have piled on 10 tries in a commanding performance against France — follow all the action in our live blog.
Fans brawl ahead of World Cup clash
A SERIES of street brawls have erupted between Samoan and Tongan fans this week in the lead-up to a crucial Rugby League World Cup game.
Italy turmoil spells trouble for USA
PODCAST: Expectation is for Italy to shake off in camp drama and be too strong for USA in the second round of World Cup action. Tune in for a full tournament wrap and preview.
Tedesco king-hit by Italian teammate
STAR fullback James Tedesco was king-hit by Italian teammate Shannon Wakeman in a Cairns bar that sparked an ugly melee among players.
TEAMS: Week two World Cup teams
TEAMS: MAL Meninga has named four debutants in his 17-man squad to take on France — Week two Rugby League World Cup teams here!
Tedesco king-hit by Italian teammate
STAR fullback James Tedesco was king-hit by Italian teammate Shannon Wakeman in a Cairns bar that sparked an ugly melee among players.
Video: Tonga fans’ wild 2am celebrations
TONGA fans lined the streets of Cairns and partied late into the early hours after their memorable Rugby League World Cup win over Scotland. Watch the video.
Casualty Ward: Havoc as stars ruled out of RLWC
THREE teams have been hit with tournament-ending injuries to key players on a wild opening weekend of the Rugby League World Cup.
Video: Inside the Tongan team celebrations
THE Tongans were in full voice as they celebrated their big World Cup win over Scotland — first in the sheds, and then again on the team bus.
Horror start for Matty Johns’ lad, Jack
IRELAND have caused the first boilover of the World Cup with an upset win over Italy with Jack Johns suffering a suspected broken arm in his international debut.
Tonga thrills Cairns crowd
ROLLING COVERAGE: MORE than 9000 fans have been treated to a thrilling day of Rugby League World Cup action but not everything went as expected.
Moses steps up to create Lebanese history
MITCHELL Moses has scored a clutch seven points in three minutes to give Lebanon their first Rugby League World Cup win with a 29-18 victory over France.
Giant Tongans swat Scotland away
LEBANON has notched its first win of the World Cup, Ireland has caused a boilover in Cairns and Tonga have crushed Scotland.
Fijians flex muscles with USA rout
THE Americans were outmatched by the Bati, who were boosted by a host of NRL players including Jarryd Hayne, Suliasi Vunivalu and Taane Milne.
Classy Kiwis too strong for Samoa
NEW Zealand have kicked off their Rugby League World Cup campaign with a bang, blitzing Samoa 38-8 in Auckland.
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