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
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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.
Jillaroos on special mission at World Cup
BRAD Donald believes he has the team to win the upcoming World Cup while helping women’s rugby league establish itself as the newest player in the battle for the hearts and minds of sports fans.
Not man enough: Kiwis captain roasts Taumalolo
SHOCK World Cup defector Jason Taumalolo has just copped a massive spray that could simmer beyond the tournament, while another rebel Kiwis star has also been called out.
Cronk slams Fifita over Tonga switch
COOPER Cronk has slammed Andrew Fifita for the way he went about ditching Australia to play with Tonga at the World Cup, labelling it “disappointing” and “poor”.
Papalii joins Samoa for World Cup
KANGAROOS discard Josh Papalii will play for Samoa in the Rugby League World Cup joining a host of former Australian players turning out for other nations
NRL stars react to World Cup bombshell
JASON Taumalolo’s Tongan bombshell has lit a fire underneath the upcoming Rugby League World Cup. Here is some of what the game’s stars are saying about it.
Mansour called into Kangaroos squad
DARIUS Boyd has been forced to withdraw from the World Cup with an hamstring injury as Panthers winger Josh Mansour is called in as his replacement.
PNG stars hunt NRL spots at World Cup
THE PNG Hunters will put Sunday’s Intrust Super Championship loss behind them, as they prepare to prove their worth to NRL teams through the World Cup.
PM’s XIII team: Meninga unleashes rookies
AUSTRALIA will unleash six debutants in the Prime Minister’s XIII against Papua New Guinea – a team unusually stacked with big names ahead of the World Cup.
Jillaroos to take World Cup in their stride
DEFENDING World Cup champions the Jillaroos feel no pressure of expectation on them heading in to this year’s tournament, despite being the world leaders in women’s rugby league these days.
Jillaroos fitter, faster than ever before
JILLAROOS coach Brad Donald says he has opted for a broad 40-strong squad to ensure every position is covered in case of injury leading into the women’s rugby league World Cup.
Jillaroos squad has healthy Maroons flavour
SIXTEEN Queenslanders have made their first steps towards playing in the women’s rugby league World Cup, after Jillaroos coach Brad Donald unveiled his 40-player train-on squad.
Women’s World Cup gets boost
IF Katie Page needed any validation for throwing her support behind women’s rugby league it came from her husband Gerry Harvey on Friday night.
Hunters’ Amean shines for Kumuls
THE inclusion of the Hunters in the Queensland Cup is reaping rewards with PNG earning their second straight Pacific Test victory with a win over the Cook Islands.
NRL stars deliver for Bennett’s England
CANTERBURY’S James Graham and Canberra hooker Josh Hodgson were best on field as England escaped with a 30-10 win over Samoa.
Sims shines in courageous Jillaroos win
RUAN Sims produced a powerhouse performance to inspire the Jillaroos to a courageous 16-4 victory over the Kiwi Ferns.
Devils coach earns World Cup role
A LONG-DISTANCE phone call has catapulted North Devils coach Mark Gliddon into the USA’s rugby league World Cup campaign.
Push to bring back league’s Lions
RUGBY League International Federation chairman Nigel Wood will head to Sydney this week on a mission to bring back the Lions.
Will Jillaroos test young guns?
AUSTRALIA could blood as many as four debutants when the Jillaroos take on the Kiwi Ferns in Friday’s Anzac Test double header.
Women’s Rugby League World Cup tickets on sale
THEY are one of Australia’s top women’s sporting teams and now tickets to watch the Jillaroos and their rivals at the women’s Rugby League World Cup are on sale.
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