Johnson says Samoa denied a fair shot
Australia received eight penalties to Samoa's four and had one more set restart, 4-3, in their 44-12 win. World Cup-winning halfback Shaun Johnson criticised the officiating on Channel 7, while...
Australia's Samoa rout sets up Kiwis
New Zealand's 34-20 win over Australia in the 2008 World Cup final, inspired by Benji Marshall, remains one of the tournament's major upsets. The rivals will meet again in Brisbane...
International Rugby League Hall to honour 30 legends
Players will qualify for the International Rugby League Hall of Legends through their international achievements, peer recognition and contribution to the game while representing their country. The first group is...
Australia book World Cup final against Kiwis
New Zealand beat Australia 34-20 in the 2008 World Cup final, one of the tournament's major upsets. The teams will meet again in the final in Brisbane, after Australia defeated...
Waaka hat-trick powers New Zealand ટીમ
Samoa made 15 errors in Saturday's semi-final, as New Zealand secured a place in the women's Rugby League World Cup final with a 32-0 win. Stacey Waaka scored three tries...
New Zealand captain faces ban risk
James Fisher-Harris will be available for New Zealand's World Cup final after receiving a warning over a dangerous-contact charge. The captain was placed on report for raising his knee into...
Australia's Fiji scare exposes final flaws
Abbi Church scored four tries as Australia overcame a physical Fiji side 30-14 to reach the Women's Rugby League World Cup final. The Jillaroos will face the Kiwi Ferns on...
Australia Jillaroos Survive Fiji World Cup Scare
Fiji took an 8-0 lead against Australia, the first time since the 2013 World Cup Final that the Jillaroos had failed to score first in a Test. On their World...
Penrith faces Round One stadium race
Penrith may have to wait until round four of the 2027 NRL season, at the earliest, to play at Helloworld Stadium. The Panthers could move one of their opening home...
Tonga's Woolf won't rush coaching call
More than half of Tonga's players at this World Cup were representing the nation at their first tournament. Only Jason Taumalolo and Tui Lolohea remain from the 2017 squad. Taumalolo...
Burton set for Perth Bears visit
The Perth Bears may use the NRL's 20 per cent salary-cap exemption to offer Matt Burton a starting salary of $1.2 million in 2028. The extra $200,000 would not count...
Ponga return bolsters New Zealand's title bid
Tonga's campaign ended with a 34-10 semi-final defeat to New Zealand at Newcastle's McDonald Jones Stadium on Saturday. The Kiwis will play their first World Cup final in 13 years...
Warriors' Nicoll-Klokstad eyed by St Helens
The Warriors have strengthened their outside-back depth after losing Roger Tuivasa-Sheck to injury and a move to Super League. In the past two seasons, they signed Alofiana Khan-Pereira, Grant Anderson...
Bondi Roosters' Walker weighs union switch
Sam Walker may consider a switch to rugby union, with Rugby Australia reportedly prepared to offer him $800,000 a season. The Courier Mail reported the Roosters halfback is open to...
New Zealand Kiwis sweat on Whyte
Stacey Jones will wait for scans before determining whether Naufahu Whyte can play in next Sunday's World Cup final. The New Zealand forward injured his ankle during Saturday night's 34-10...
Dolphins and Penrith split top predictions
With pre-season underway in November and the fixture schedule due in just over a week, three forecasts offered markedly different ladder predictions. Penrith placed first in two predictions and second...
US Hawks face 2030 World Cup hurdle
The United States national team, known as the 'Hawks', could receive an automatic place at the 2030 Rugby League World Cup, but first the country's governing body must gain full...
Parramatta's 2027 tactical intrigue
Samoa's World Cup matches have offered Parramatta a glimpse of a possible 2027 combination involving Jarome Luai, Spencer Leniu and Junior Paulo. Their contrasting styles could pose a tactical challenge,...
USA's 2030 Rugby League hosting awaits approval
The 2030 Rugby League World Cup could use up to five venues across the United States and Pacific, including Hawaii and Utah. News Corp reports the US has secured hosting...
Ponga's return lifts New Zealand hopes
Tonga's hopes of reaching a World Cup final ended for the third consecutive tournament, with New Zealand claiming a 34-10 semi-final victory. "It's a disappointing way to finish, we've had...
Australia drop Tedesco for Walker
Kevin Walters backed starting centre Kotoni Staggs and described Latrell Mitchell as a potential game-changer for Australia against Samoa. "I expect Kotoni to be really strong and great," the coach...
New Zealand answer Tonga's first-half lead
Gusts exceeding 60km/h complicated play as New Zealand beat Tonga 34-10 in Newcastle on Saturday night to reach the World Cup final. Kalyn Ponga returned from a broken arm and...
New Zealand answer Tonga's first-half lead
Casey McLean and Jahrome Hughes scored five minutes apart after the break as New Zealand pulled clear of Tonga and secured a World Cup final place. The Kiwis won 34-10...
New Zealand faces Tonga's 65-second stare-down
Kalyn Ponga returned less than four weeks after breaking his left arm in the tournament opener, and now looms as a major threat in the World Cup final. He and...