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.
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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.
Kiwis captain hopes RTS stays in league
ADAM Blair has called on his New Zealand teammate Roger Tuivasa- Sheck to stick with rugby league after reports surfaced on Friday of his desire to code-hop to rugby.
Hayne plane soars in opening encounter
JARRYD Hayne was the catalyst behind an emphatic Fiji victory in their opening Rugby League World Cup encounter against the USA.
Fiji flies high against USA
THERE was action aplenty as the Rugby League World Cup heated up with its first triple-header – check out how all the action unfolded!
Biting allegations mar PNG’s huge win over Wales
PAPUA New Guinea routed Wales 50-6, but their historic Rugby League World Cup victory was marred by biting allegations.
Burgess boost for England’s Cup campaign
AFTER initial fears Sam Burgess may not play again until the Rugby League World Cup final, the England star has offered a brighter outlook on his knee injury.
Super Slater sparks Roos past England
BILLY Slater showcased every bit of his speed, class and creativity as he marked his Kangaroos return with a dominant display to help sink England.
‘Chills’ after incredible war dance
THE Kangaroos have stunned Australian sport by executing a historic Indigenous Australian cultural celebration.
JT leads indigenous tribute at World Cup
SIDELINED star Johnathan Thurston left his mark on Australia’s Rugby League World Cup campaign by leading a historic pre-game ceremony in Melbourne.
Roos roll England in World Cup opener
THE Kangaroos have kicked off their World Cup defence with a tough 18-4 win over England in Melbourne — check out how it unfolded.
World Cup squads: Every team, every country
CHECK all 14 squads for the 2017 Rugby League World Cup, which kicks off in Melbourne on October 27th.
Aussies wary of clearing ‘big hurdle’
ENGLAND is a “big hurdle” in the Rugby League World Cup opener, but Storm legend Cameron Smith doesn’t think emotion around the ‘Big Three’ will be a factor.
Fifita makes Konnie cack his dacks
VIDEO: Konrad Hurrell could not have looked more nervous when he came face-to-face with a snake in Cairns yesterday. Enter teammate Andrew Fifita …
Podcast: Do Kangaroos have full backing of fans?
THE Rugby League World Cup starts Friday, but are Australians fully backing the Kangaroos, or are they throwing support to minnow nations? PREVIEW PODCAST
The 118kg weapon NZ is banking on
MELBOURNE Storm big man Nelson Asofa-Solomona could be the Kiwis not-so-secret weapon when he debuts for NZ against Samoa in their world cup opener.
Triple treat as Mal bloods new Roos
BILLY Slater is back and Michael Morgan has won the race for the No.6 jersey. Check out all the World Cup teams for the first round of matches here.
Kangaroos don’t scare us: Bennett
ENGLAND coach Wayne Bennett says he’s got the talent in his team to upset Australia in the Rugby League World Cup opener provided his players handle the pressure.
Will NZ defectors ever play for Kiwis again?
JASON Taumalolo and other stars who defected from the New Zealand side to Tonga for the Rugby League World Cup might never be welcome back, coach David Kidwell has revealed.
‘Always fun’: Klemmer ready for fired-up Pom
KANGAROOS firebrand David Klemmer admits he’ll be on high alert for his fired-up former Canterbury teammate when they do battle on Friday in the World Cup opener.
Bennett’s beefy gamble pays off
ENGLAND routed a Combined Affiliated States team in Perth in their final World Cup warm-up as Wayne Bennett revealed the tactics he is set to employ against Australia on Friday.
Rugby League World Cup Ultimate Guide
FROM teams, fixtures, odds and the rules — we have everything you need to know about this year’s Rugby League World Cup in our Ultimate Guide.
Jillaroos for rugby league World Cup
THE victors have taken the spoils with NSW players involved in winning the interstate challenge dominating the Jillaroos team named Sunday for the upcoming World Cup.
Where has the ‘real’ Wayne Bennett gone?
ENGLAND star Jermaine McGillvary claims his World Cup team have seen a side of Wayne Bennett that few would believe.
Tonga hit out at Fifita, Taumalolo critics
TONGA coach Kristian Woolf has slammed critics of Jason Taumalolo and Andrew Fifita for choosing to play for the minnow nation at the Rugby League World Cup.
Taumalolo: I’ll do my talking on the field
JASON Taumalolo has refused to bite back at criticism of his World Cup defection from New Zealand to Tonga.
Dugan: Wild ways are behind me
JOSH Dugan has vowed to ‘steer away’ from excessive alcohol consumption during Australia’s World Cup tilt after an ‘up and down’ year.
Bennett leaves stars at home
ENGLAND have named their squad for the 2017 World Cup and several big names have been left out by coach Wayne Bennett.
England drop Hardaker after failed drugs test
ENGLAND star and former Penrith fullback Zak Hardaker will miss the Rugby League World Cup after failing a drugs test.
Smith: World Cup Fifita’s ‘year off’
CAMERON Smith was shocked by Andrew Fifita’s defection to Tonga but believes he may yet return to the Kangaroos fold.
Johns’ radical fix for Test footy controversy
MATTY Johns has revealed players at a junior level are being coaxed into nominating Australia and New Zealand rather than their birth country but he has a radical plan to fix it.
Whistle blower’s shot at World Cup history
BELINDA Sleeman’s bid to become the first female NRL referee has been boosted by her selection to officiate at the World Cup.
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