Men’s Rugby League World Cup 2026: group-by-group preview Australia and New Zealand are the main contenders on home soil while the pressure is on England straight away in new format The Guardian - UK · Oct 13
How NRL's Super League bid could revive a fallen giant Trent Robinson is the architect of France's quest for international rugby league relevance and believes the NRL can play a major role in its renaissance. AAP · Oct 13
‘I want to show you can rise above the hate’: Junior Nsemba on racism and his Rugby League World Cup dream The Wigan forward, one of England’s brightest hopes for the World Cup, wants to ‘inspire young black people’, he tells Aaron Bower The Guardian - UK · Oct 12
Hughes chasing redemption for Kiwis against Australia Jahrome Hughes is channelling the lingering anguish of New Zealand's 2022 World Cup semi-final heartbreak into their opener against their trans-Tasman rivals. AAP · Oct 11
Gagai eyes second World Cup title, with his second team Nine years after winning the Rugby League World Cup with Australia, Dane Gagai is chasing a second title but this time wearing New Zealand's black and white. AAP · Oct 11
Paulo to use past heartbreak to fuel World Cup charge Samoa's co-captain Junior Paulo has offered a helping hand to four Newcastle players ahead of the Rugby League World Cup. AAP · Oct 10
'Pioneers': Fiji women set to inspire at World Cup Fiji are looking to make a splash at the upcoming Women's Rugby League World Cup but also want to keep building pathway programs in the Pacific nation. AAP · Oct 10
Over before it began: Perth Bears chief executive quits Inaugural Perth Bears chief executive Anthony De Ceglie has quit less than 18 months into his tenure at the fledgling rugby league club. AAP · Oct 9
'Tears in their eyes': Ponga proud to represent family Kalyn Ponga is preparing for the international rugby league arena, grateful for a rule change that allows him to chase glory with New Zealand at the World Cup. AAP · Oct 9
Aussie coach reignites stand-alone World Cup talk The coach for Australia's women's rugby league team wants a stand-alone Women's Rugby League World Cup, something that hasn't occurred in 23 years. AAP · Oct 9
Tonga half cleared for World Cup as Titans prop culled Tonga have received official clearance to play Junior Amone in the World Cup with Gold Coast prop Moeaki Fotuaika dropping out of the squad. AAP · Oct 9
London Broncos graded below Barrow but still set for Super League place Runaway Championship winners London Broncos have been graded only 16th for 2027 behind Barrow Raiders The Guardian - UK · Oct 8
Matildas coach backs Fowler's absence from friendlies Matildas coach Joe Montemurro supports Mary Fowler missing upcoming friendlies, and goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold understands it too. AAP · Oct 8
'One of the greats': Tupou signs off on Roosters career The Sydney Roosters will be without dependable winger Daniel Tupou next season, after he confirmed he will retire with immediate effect. AAP · Oct 7
AAP · Oct 7 Sidelined Eel earns Lebanon World Cup call-up Mitchell Moses and Adam Doueihi's withdrawal from the Lebanon squad has led to Mohamed Alameddine earning a call-up for the Cedars' World Cup campaign.
AAP · Oct 6 Why sons of PNG legends were forced to skip World Cup Cooper Bai and Lachlan Lam headline a depleted 23-man Papua New Guinea squad assembled by coach Jason Demetriou.
AAP · Oct 6 'I do it for him': Wanderers recruit on drive in ALW With one eye on the Matildas, Western Sydney recruit Isabella Chidiac is seeing her looming A-League Women debut as a chance to pay tribute to her late dad.
AAP · Oct 6 Knights stars to make Kiwis debuts in squad of brutes New Zealand have named four newcomers in their Rugby League World Cup squad, including two Queensland greats who have pledged their allegiance to the Kiwis.
AAP · Oct 6 Amone named for Tonga as big halves call looms Tonga have named one of their strongest ever national teams for the World Cup with the imminent return of rare talent Junior Amone a focal point.
AAP · Oct 5 Uncapped NRL trio picked in England World Cup squad Ben Talty, Hugo Savala and Max King headline a new-look England squad for the Rugby League World Cup.
AAP · Oct 5 Paulo to lead stacked Samoa, nears Eels resolution Ben Gardiner has been denied the chance to call up Payne Haas, but Samoa's Rugby League World Cup squad remains filled with NRL talent.
AAP · Oct 5 Knights return to fanfare in Newcastle despite loss The Knights have taken one final lap around their home stadium in front of thousands of fans who cheered on the team after a tough grand final loss.
AAP · Oct 5 'Coach' Watson savours Robinson's ring gift Trent Robinson has rewarded Connor Watson with a premiership ring, despite the utility missing the grand final with concussion.
AAP · Oct 5 'Upset': Brigginshaw denied Jillaroos farewell Coach Jess Skinner says the decision to drop Ali Brigginshaw from the Jillaroos squad is one of the hardest of her career.
AAP · Oct 5 Roosters party with fans after grand final double Sydney Roosters fans rejoiced at the SCG as the men's and women's teams celebrated a historic dual premiership win before parading on an open-top bus.