New Zealand weather Cook Islands surge
Jamayne Isaako led New Zealand's attack in Christchurch, scoring a hat-trick and kicking 13 of 14 conversions in an 82-16 win over the Cook Islands. The 30-point haul helped the...
Christchurch Kiwis rally after early scare
Jamayne Isaako scored 38 points as New Zealand beat the Cook Islands 82-16 in Christchurch, setting a new Kiwis record. The 14-try victory revived New Zealand's campaign after a narrow...
Scotland questions World Cup after blowouts
England's 82-0 victory over France prompted criticism of the 2026 Rugby League World Cup's format. The tournament has 10 teams, down from 16 in 2022; Wales, Scotland, Italy, Greece, Jamaica...
London Broncos loom as NRL funding talks stall
The London Broncos' position remains unsettled, while questions about the Super League's scheduling and title sponsor also remain open. Talks over NRL investment in the Betfred Super League have continued...
Stowers-Smith's Kiwis debut resonates in Christchurch
Jamayne Isaako scored a Kiwis-record 38 points as New Zealand beat the Cook Islands in Christchurch, putting their Rugby League World Cup campaign back on track. The match was also...
New Zealand respond after Fiji scare
New Zealand ran for 1,782 metres in Christchurch, compared with France's 314, as the Kiwi Ferns recorded a 92-0 Women's World Cup victory. The result was New Zealand's biggest win...
St George Illawarra sign Eels hooker
St George Illawarra need a long-term hooker, while Jacob Liddle is contracted only through 2028. Liddle turns 31 next year and has sustained several injuries during his career. Fox Sports...
Australia's halfback race exposes selection headache
CODE Sports reporter Peter Badel judged Sam Walker to be the leading contender for Australia's halfback role alongside Cameron Munster. Munster appeared likely to wear the No. 6 jersey, but...
Fiji's Donoghoe targets Kiwis upset
Fiji need to defeat New Zealand on the Gold Coast on Saturday to reach the World Cup semi-finals, following a 40-12 win over Cook Islands and a 36-22 loss to...
Jillaroos await Robinson wrist scans
Australia beat England 78-0 to top their group, with Jillaroos coach Jess Skinner saying the side had played their style. "I'm happy with the win," Skinner said. "I said at...
England's World Cup scorelines raise questions
Saturday's four World Cup matches ended with an aggregate score of 264-10, renewing questions about the gulf between competing nations. Samoa scored 50 second-half points to beat Papua New Guinea...
Australia's Fiji scare raises selection questions
Australia's right edge looked vulnerable against Fiji, leaving the Broncos centre's place at right centre in doubt after the Kangaroos were given a major scare. He ran an excellent line...
New Zealand Warriors fuel Kiwi try spree
The Kiwi Ferns recorded the biggest victory in their history, defeating France 92-0 in a Rugby League World Cup match at Christchurch's One NZ Stadium on Sunday. Four Warriors scored...
Fiji test Kangaroos' World Cup resolve
Jacob Preston scored his first try for Australia to secure a 36-22 victory over Fiji and send the Kangaroos into the World Cup semi-finals. The match, played before 41,108 spectators...
New Zealand weather Cook Islands surge
Cook Islands winger Esom Ioka scored three tries, putting his team ahead 16-12 after New Zealand opened with two quick scores. The Kiwis recovered to win 82-16 in Christchurch on...
England, Jillaroos fuel Perth World Cup carnage
Sunday's Rugby League World Cup fixtures were expected to bring further lopsided results, with New Zealand meeting the Cook Islands in Christchurch and Australia facing Fiji at Suncorp Stadium. That...
New Zealand's historic World Cup bounce-back
New Zealand beat France 92-0 in Christchurch, recording their biggest win in women's Rugby League. The victory put them in position to top Group B before Saturday's final against Papua...
Australia's dominance comes at a cost
Jillaroos centre Julia Robinson may miss the rest of the World Cup after being taken to hospital with a suspected broken wrist. Her injury came during Australia's 78-0 victory over...
Manly duo explore moves elsewhere
Jake Tago has attracted interest from Manly Sea Eagles and could be offered a supplementary contract. The 27-year-old former Parramatta Eels player did not feature in the NRL this season,...
Cronulla's Nikora faces uncertain future
Cronulla's 2027 roster is facing its biggest changes since the club's 2021 overhaul, with several players able to test the market from November 1. Back-rower Briton Nikora, along with long-serving...
Melbourne Storm's Munster keeps Sydney move open
Cameron Munster has not ruled out joining a Sydney NRL club as he considers his options for 2028. Before the 2026 Rugby League World Cup, he described Melbourne's latest two-year...
Parramatta's plan to bring Talagi home
Peter Gentle's appointment as Parramatta's head of academy has helped launch the club's effort to bring Blaize Talagi back, The Daily Telegraph reported. Gentle replaced James Shepherd after resigning as...
Australia shine amid Robinson injury scare
Olivia Kernick was named player of the match after helping Australia's Jillaroos overpower England 78-0 in Perth. The forward's ballplaying complemented the work of Jocelyn Kelleher, Tarryn Aiken and Tamika...
Hutchison joins Christchurch NRL bid
Sports Entertainment Group acquired New Zealand audio business MediaWorks this year. The Daily Telegraph reports that chief executive Craig Hutchison joined a Christchurch-based bid for a second NRL team in...