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...
Australia target forward-pack dominance before finals
Australia will use a reshaped spine against the Cook Islands in Townsville on Saturday night, with Reece Walsh returning to join Cameron Munster, Tom Dearden and Harry Grant. Captain Isaah...
Samoa weigh Payne Haas World Cup inclusion
Payne Haas may yet join Samoa's World Cup squad, despite not appearing in its shadow squad, according to a report by The Daily Telegraph. The report says a player included...
Kangaroos' Munster seeks World Cup revival
The Cook Islands led New Zealand 16-12 midway through the first half last week, and Cameron Munster expects another demanding contest on Saturday night in Townsville. Munster said the Kangaroos...
Australia call-up cuts Strange's holiday short
Former NRL player Jimmy Smith argued that Panthers winger Tom Jenkins should have replaced Ethan Strange in Australia's World Cup squad. Strange, a Canberra Raiders five-eighth, was initially named as...
NRL's Alexandria fan hub takes shape
An indoor NRL fan venue planned for Alexandria would use artificial intelligence to support interactive experiences, watch parties and other activities. The project, described as "NRL World", is an ambitious...
Samoa consider Haas World Cup call-up
Deine Mariner is Samoa's only player ruled out for the rest of the Rugby League World Cup after injuring his hamstring on debut. Payne Haas withdrew from Samoa's 40-man squad...
Australia's Jillaroos eye Wales rout
Julia Robinson will miss the rest of the World Cup after dislocating her wrist against England, with scans later revealing ligament damage but no fracture. The injury has brought Canberra...
Australia's Halfback Race Faces Walker Question
Fiji were still in contention to defeat Australia with 10 minutes remaining at Suncorp Stadium, and had performed better for much of the match. That contest offered a counterpoint to...
England face daunting semi-final hurdle
After missing England's opening defeat by Tonga, Mikey Lewis scored twice in a 21-minute cameo during the 82-0 win over France. The Hull KR half-back, Super League's 2025 Man of...
Tonga's Wong credits Leniu's support
Siua Wong will face Spencer Leniu on Sunday for the first time since the pair spent three years as Roosters teammates. The 23-year-old Tonga back-rower is looking forward to the...
Walker contract row shadows Kangaroos selection
Latrell Mitchell's absence from Australia's team to face the Cook Islands has prompted questions about the Kangaroos' left-edge and centre selections. Coach Kevin Walters named Kotoni Staggs and Bradman Best,...
Fiji's Prest faces World Cup exit
Mitchell Prest is set to leave Australia for a two-year deal with Warrington Wolves in the Super League next season, having played in the Queensland Cup for the Mackey Cutters....
New Zealand's bond faces World Cup pressure
New Zealand's leaders are urging the squad to stick together when tournament pressure rises, forward Tanner Stowers-Smith says. Reflecting on the Kiwis' performance against the Cook Islands, the 22-year-old pointed...
Australia's World Cup focus amid contract talk
Tom Dearden, rather than Sam Walker, was selected to partner Cameron Munster in Australia's halves for Saturday's match against the Cook Islands. Walker was named in the No.20 jersey when...
Australia name Walsh, bench Tedesco
New Zealand have recalled several experienced players for Saturday's World Cup pool match against Fiji on the Gold Coast. Dane Gagai returns at centre after missing the 82-16 win over...
Injuries shorten Macdonald's St Helens stint
Nene Macdonald will line up at centre for Papua New Guinea against England in Wollongong on Friday, the Kumuls' final pool match before next week's semi-finals. He has represented PNG...
Tonga-Samoa clash bigger than final
Speculation that a Pacific team is preparing a bid to become the NRL's 20th club, possibly playing home games in Hawaii, has emerged before Tonga's World Cup match against Samoa....
Australia's focus amid contract turmoil
Eleven Kangaroos players are set to become free agents on November 1, including Cameron Munster, Harry Grant, Latrell Mitchell, Bradman Best, Jack Bostock, Isaah Yeo and Liam Martin. Contract uncertainty...
Australia omit Sam Walker
Victor Radley has been named on the bench as England targets a substantial win to keep its semi-final hopes alive. The listed side includes Hull KR hooker Jez Litten in...
Tonga seek redemption against Samoa
A Pacific bid for the NRL's 20th club could include home games in Hawaii, Tonga prop Demitric Vaimauga said. "That's the first I've heard of it, but playing in Hawaii...
Rhyse Martin's emotional PNG farewell
Rhyse Martin holds the world record for consecutive goals kicked, with 41 in a row. The 33-year-old is retiring at the end of the year after announcing his decision in...
Australia kicking delays prompt rule-change calls
Some supporters want Rugby League officials to impose a penalty when kickers exceed the allotted time, rather than simply allowing play to continue. One social media user suggested: "30 seconds...
Australia urged to recall Mitchell, bolster pack
Former premiership coach Shane Flanagan said Australia's forwards should be Kevin Walters' priority after the Kangaroos struggled physically against Fiji. Australia beat Fiji 36-22 on Sunday, but its reshuffled pack...