Rugby League World Cup

Holmes Explored Changing International Allegiance Before Injury

LeagueNews.co18:06, August 18, 202518:06, August 18, 2025

LeagueNews.co | Jess Malloy In recent months, the topic of international eligibility has garnered significant attention due to several high-profile players with dual nationality. Notably, AJ Brimson and Billy Smith...

Pacific Rivalry Draws Star Players

LeagueNews.co10:36, August 18, 202510:36, August 18, 2025

LeagueNews.co | Cooper McEnroe 'the Origin': Samoa-Tonga rivalry a lure for stars Toa Samoa's coach, Ben Gardiner, believes that the intense rivalry with Tonga, reminiscent of the State of Origin,...

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Haas Bolsters Samoa's Championship Prospects

LeagueNews.co11:23, August 17, 202511:23, August 17, 2025

LeagueNews.co | Robbie Hamilton Haas commits to Samoa in massive boost for Pacific nation Payne Haas has significantly strengthened Samoa's participation in the upcoming Pacific Championships and World Cup by...

Brisbane Broncos Rugby League World Cup

Payne Haas to Represent Samoa in Pacific Championships

LeagueNews.co10:21, August 17, 202510:21, August 17, 2025

LeagueNews.co | Cooper McEnroe Payne Haas, a standout player for the Brisbane Broncos and New South Wales Blues, has announced his decision to represent Samoa in this year's Pacific Championships....

Rugby League World Cup State of Origin

Matty Johns and Meninga Address Haas' Defection

Robbie Hamilton12:44, August 15, 202512:44, August 15, 2025

LeagueNews.co | Cooper McEnroe Matty Johns and former Kangaroos coach Mal Meninga have reacted to reports of Payne Haas' decision to play for Samoa, viewing it as a positive development...

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Meninga Reflects on Haas' Samoa Decision

Robbie Hamilton14:08, August 14, 202514:08, August 14, 2025

LeagueNews.co | Jess Malloy Mal Meninga Evaluates Payne Haas' Switch to Samoa Outgoing coach of Australia, Mal Meninga, acknowledges both positive and negative aspects regarding Payne Haas' decision to switch...

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From Pub Dare to NRLW Stardom: Paige Travis

LeagueNews.co10:38, August 13, 202510:38, August 13, 2025

LeagueNews.co | Nick Loken 'Not tough enough': The pub dare that launched Travis' NRLW career What began as a daring challenge in a pub has evolved into an impressive journey...

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Carter Gordon Ready for Rugby League Return

Robbie Hamilton15:36, August 12, 202515:36, August 12, 2025

LeagueNews.co | Jess Malloy Former Wallabies fly-half Carter Gordon is poised to make his rugby league comeback after 357 days, following a remarkable recovery from surgery due to a spinal...

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England Wheelchair Squad Announced for Ashes

LeagueNews.co17:34, August 8, 202517:34, August 8, 2025

LeagueNews.co | Nick Loken England Wheelchair squad named for Ashes tour Luis Domingos, an international wheelchair basketball player from Portugal, is among the three new additions to the England squad...

Melbourne Storm Rugby League World Cup State of Origin

Cameron Smith Inducted into Hall of Fame

LeagueNews.co17:15, August 7, 202517:15, August 7, 2025

LeagueNews.co | Jess Malloy Cameron Smith, the former captain of the Melbourne Storm, Queensland Maroons, and Australian Kangaroos, is set to be inducted into the Sport Australia Hall of Fame...

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World Cup Qualifier: South Africans Eye NRL Contracts

LeagueNews.co16:13, August 7, 202516:13, August 7, 2025

LeagueNews.co | Nick Loken World Cup qualifier to showcase South African talent to NRL clubs South Africa Rhinos coach Darryl Fisher sees the upcoming World Cup qualifier against the Cook...

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Fetu Samoa Aims for Pacific Cup Success

LeagueNews.co6:11, August 7, 20256:11, August 7, 2025

LeagueNews.co | Robbie Hamilton Luai and co inspiring Fetu Samoa's journey to new frontier Fetu Samoa is eager to replicate the achievements of the men's national team as they gear...

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Stars and Talent Reinforce Kumuls for Championships

LeagueNews.co11:47, August 6, 202511:47, August 6, 2025

LeagueNews.co | Jason Patrick Returning stars and young talent to boost Kumuls stocks Kumuls coach Jason Demetriou has expressed enthusiasm about the return of notable players Alex Johnston and Edwin...

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Trbojevic Teases Possible Club Move

LeagueNews.co13:00, July 31, 202513:00, July 31, 2025

LeagueNews.co | Jess Malloy Trbojevic Hints at Possible Future Club Move Jake Trbojevic has recently shared insights about his loyalty as he approaches the final stages of his NRL career,...

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Wallaroos Star Aims for NRLW Contract at Magic Round

LeagueNews.co12:04, July 30, 202512:04, July 30, 2025

LeagueNews.co | Nick Loken Wallaroos Star Aims for NRLW Contract at Magic Round Samantha Treherne, a standout player for the Wallaroos, is eyeing an NRLW contract following her selection for...

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NRLW's Growth Highlighted by First Magic Round

LeagueNews.co19:41, July 28, 202519:41, July 28, 2025

LeagueNews.co | Jason Patrick From Seven-Match Season to Magic Round: NRLW Growth on Full Display Captains of rival NRLW teams believe that the inaugural Magic Round in Newcastle this weekend...

Rugby League World Cup Sydney Roosters

Forward dreams of Tongan jersey rebirth

LeagueNews.co13:49, July 24, 202513:49, July 24, 2025

LeagueNews.co | Cooper McEnroe Siosiua Taukeiaho is enjoying a significant career revival in 2025, making a seamless return to the NRL. His impressive performance as a veteran player has garnered...

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Taukeiaho's Tongan call beckons, a warrior's wish

LeagueNews.co10:55, July 24, 202510:55, July 24, 2025

LeagueNews.co | Nick Loken Taukeiaho Eyes Tongan Recall Veteran prop Siosiua Taukeiaho has expressed his desire to return to the Tongan national team for the upcoming Pacific Championships against Samoa...

Rugby League World Cup State of Origin

Walters faces star exodus as Kangaroos risk

Robbie Hamilton10:10, July 24, 202510:10, July 24, 2025

LeagueNews.co | Cooper McEnroe Kevin Walters, recently appointed as coach of the Kangaroos, faces the challenge of convincing star players Payne Haas, Tino Fa'asuamaleaui, and Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow to represent Australia...

Brisbane Broncos Rugby League World Cup State of Origin

Broncos bonds may keep Haas in green gold

LeagueNews.co10:01, July 24, 2025

LeagueNews.co | Cooper McEnroe Kevin Walters has officially taken on the role of head coach for the Australia Kangaroos as of Wednesday. He has already initiated efforts to retain star...