Tonga's Sipi Tau fuels pre-match adrenaline
Tongan halfback Isaiya Katoa says performing the Sipi Tau connects him with his family and heritage before a match. "When you're doing the Sipi Tau it goes by in a...
New Zealand sweat on Mulitalo ban
New Zealand secured a place in the World Cup semi-finals with a 78-0 defeat of Fiji, but winger Ronaldo Mulitalo may have played his last match of the tournament. Early...
Samoa's Fa'alogo thrives on wing
Samoa and Tonga will meet in a sold-out Parramatta clash on Sunday night, with the winner avoiding Australia in the World Cup semi-finals. Both sides have already qualified; the result...
Lebanon's World Cup future in doubt
Lebanon played only one Test between the 2022 and 2026 Rugby League World Cups, facing Italy in Sydney. Head coach Michael Cheika has selected no players from Lebanon's domestic competition,...
Fiji's Koroisau suffers suspected jaw break
New Zealand had scored six first-half tries with 13 minutes still to play, as Fiji Bati suffered another setback. Apisai Koroisau was removed from the field after an opposition defender...
Lebanon's World Cup future in doubt
The International Rugby League reduced Lebanon from full member to affiliate status in 2024, putting its future World Cup eligibility in doubt. Only full members that meet governance and domestic...
Manase Fainu's wary life behind bars
A jury found former NRL player Manase Fainu guilty of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm after a 2019 stabbing in Sydney's south-west. Fainu was sentenced to eight...
England errors threaten World Cup hopes
England's place in the Rugby League World Cup semi-finals now depends on Tonga beating Samoa by more than 46 points. Their 34-12 victory over Papua New Guinea in Wollongong fell...
Australia rest Murray against Cook Islands
Esom Ioka scored a rapid hat-trick against New Zealand last week, but the Cook Islands have lost to both the Kiwis and Fiji. Australia forward Cameron Murray was ruled out...
England win but semi-final hopes fade
George Williams said England's chances of reaching the Rugby League World Cup semi-finals were "Pretty rubbish, to be honest," despite a 34-12 win over Papua New Guinea on Friday. England...
Samoa's Crichton shines amid ankle scare
England's defeat ended Jodie Cunningham's international career, while Samoa advanced to the women's Rugby League World Cup semi-finals for the first time. "This is really special and it's been an...
Cook Islands captain's choice changed career
The Cook Islands will face Australia for the first time on Saturday night in Townsville, a historic occasion captain KL Iro says makes him proud. "The population of Australia is...
Stowers-Smith's Kiwis debut represents Christchurch
A sell-out Christchurch crowd watched New Zealand beat the Cook Islands 82-16 in an electric, pride-filled Rugby League World Cup match. The game marked Tanner Stowers-Smith's Kiwis debut in his...
England's second-half stall limits margin
England completed only 60 per cent of their sets while chasing points in the second half against Papua New Guinea on Friday. Coach Brian McDermott blamed the lack of flow...
Australia's World Cup halves remain unsettled
Kevin Walters wants Australia to shore up its right-edge defence against Cook Islands after conceding several tries there in last week's 36-22 win over Fiji. For Saturday night's match, Cameron...
Wheelaroos captain flags brutal World Cup
Bayley McKenna was introduced to wheelchair rugby league by his father, Darren, who became an amputee in 2006, when McKenna was six. Now 26, McKenna was named captain of the...
Run Nation's Return Faces Legal Hurdle
Organisers have scheduled Run Nation Championship for November 28 at Sydney's Royal Randwick Racecourse, after the NSW Supreme Court halted its September edition. Justice Andrew Coleman ruled it a combat...
Nations Resent World Cup Box Fees
ARL Commission executive chairman Peter V'landys has hosted guests in premium facilities at both Kangaroos matches played so far. The first was against New Zealand at Allianz Stadium; the second...
Fiji forward Kautoga credits Maguire's support
Fiji beat New Zealand 4-2 in their 2017 World Cup quarter-final, a result Kitione Kautoga watched at home with his parents. The teams meet again on the Gold Coast on...
Sydney's Talkin' Sport axed without farewell
2GB's Continuous Call Team will be substantially reduced in 2027, with Saturday broadcasts moving from a 1pm start to 5pm and Sunday coverage beginning at 4pm. The schedule change emerged...
Illawarra's Holmes eyes post-2027 career
The Dragons have re-signed seven young forwards and recruited six elite players for 2027 as they reshape a squad that finished with the wooden spoon. Valentine Holmes says he hopes...
Australia's Right Edge Faces Fiji Blueprint
Tom Trbojevic scored three tries against Fiji last Sunday night, taking his total to 10 tries in nine Tests. Despite the hat-trick, the makeshift Australian winger was dissatisfied with his...
Australia's Walsh-Tedesco call signals settled spine
Australia remain unbeaten after two pool matches, although their performances have left key selection decisions in focus before the knockout rounds. Reece Walsh is set to start at fullback against...
Samoa chase historic semi-final berth
Annetta Nu'uausala has played in two Women's Rugby League World Cups for the Kiwi Ferns and is now representing Samoa at her third. The Warriors prop says choosing Samoa was...