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.
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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.
Green light for Kiwi job
THE Queensland Rugby League have given their backing for Cowboys coach Paul Green to help New Zealand in their World Cup revenge mission.
‘Fitter and quicker’ Jillaroos for Nines
LEAGUE star Kezie Apps believes the time is right and players primed for the Jillaroos to end their losing run at the Auckland Nines
Jillaroos’ World Cup rivals revealed
THE Jillaroos will tackle the Cook Islands, England and Canada in their opening matches of the historic women’s rugby league World Cup next year
Cronk still hurting from grand final loss
COOPER Cronk is the current Dally M medallist and has just won the Four Nations. But the 32-year old is still hurting from Melbourne’s grand final loss.
Key battles that will decide Perth Test
AUSTRALIA collide with New Zealand in a historic Test in Perth tonight. Nick Campton breaks down the key match-ups that will go a long way to deciding the result.
RLWC 2017 ticket prices revealed
ORGANISERS of the 2017 Rugby League World Cup 2017 have announced ticket prices for the tournament in Australia and New Zealand next year.
Kangaroos squad: Moylan added to PM’s XIII
PENRITH skipper Matt Moylan has been added to the star-studded Prime Minister’s XIII team to play against Papua New Guinea. See the full squad here!
World Cup CEO quits after Panthers row
RLWC CEO Michael Brown has quit after he admitted to bullying Panthers boss Corey Payne — we can reveal what was said in the furious voice message.
Rugby League World Cup 2017: Every game, every venue
THE draw for the 2017 Rugby League World Cup has been officially released with the Kangaroos to take on England, France and Lebanon in the pool stages.
Kangaroos to revive war cry after 50 years
THE Kangaroos are a strong chance of introducing a war dance for the first time in 50 years when Australia hosts the 2017 World Cup.
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