Rugby League World Cup
Ukraine calls for Australian reinforcements as it launches bid to take on the world
Having shown its fight and grit on the battlefield, Ukraine is now turning its attention to the sports field.
- by Rob Harris
Latest
Adam Hills turned down King Charles’ birthday party to go to footy training
The comedian will be the first Australian to take on a prestigious rugby league role in the United Kingdom.
- by Adam Pengilly
De Belin to play for Papua New Guinea in end-of-year Tests
The Dragons forward has decided to play for the Kumuls despite last year appearing to close the door on ever representing PNG, saying he would “feel like a bit of a fraud”.
- by Scott Bailey
Last throw of the dice: Move that could stamp Waerea-Hargreaves’ Vegas ticket
Veteran Kiwi prop was set to miss the Roosters’ season opener in the USA next year after being banned for seven games - but a new development may yet see him board the plane.
- by Adam Pengilly
After rebuilding a ‘tuck shop operation’, International Rugby League boss set to quit
Days after announcing a significant boost for rugby league’s global growth, former NSW deputy premier Troy Grant is poised to walk away from his role.
- by Adam Pengilly
League World Cup pushed back, Kangaroos tours to return
The Kangaroos will need to wait until 2026 to defend the World Cup, while the women will soon have a FIFA-style stand-alone tournament.
- by Adrian Proszenko
Opinion
Folau controversy
Flagging a lack of logic in coach’s response to Folau backlash
Hey, Steve Hansen. When your actions have caused the problem, you don’t get to boast about how great the reaction is.
- by Peter FitzSimons
World Cup blowouts about to end with minnows removed from the pool
After France pulled out of hosting rugby league’s showpiece in 2025, the next tournament shapes as a slimmed-down version with no room for minnow nations.
- by Adam Pengilly and Adrian Proszenko
World Cup relocation too early to call, says Abdo
NRL CEO Andrew Abdo said the governing body was working on a “mitigation plan” after France pulled out hosting the 2025 Rugby League World Cup.
- by Jasper Bruce
Rugby League World Cup 2025 in disarray after hosts France pull out
The organising committee said it could not guarantee the financial viability of the event and had therefore decided to forgo its hosting rights.
Analysis
NRL 2023
Why NRL can finally break through in US with its great Vegas gamble
Despite a chequered history in the US, the NRL believes rugby league can finally hit the jackpot in Sin City.
- by Adrian Proszenko
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