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The 2021 Rugby League World Cup ‘shows where the international game is going’

Qualification for the next edition has already started.

The Independent UK

‘This is only the beginning’: Mal Meninga predicts more to come from dominant Australia

The Kangaroos secured a third straight World Cup title with a 30-10 win over Samoa

The Independent UK

Australia retain Rugby League World Cup with victory over Samoa to extend record

The Kangaroos have claimed a record-extending 12th title with an impressive 30-10 win over Samoa in front of packed Old Trafford crowd

Daily Mirror

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Australia boss Mal Meninga laughs off Samoa's "massive" underdogs status

There is pressure on the Kangaroos to win another Rugby League World Cup and coach Mal Meninga believes Samoa have been under-sold at 9/1 odds for Old Trafford decider

Daily Mirror

‘Underdogs’ Samoa ready for Rugby League World Cup final against ‘top team’ Australia

The Kangaroos have won seven of the last eight editions, while it’s a first-ever appearance in the final for Stephen Crichton and his nation

The Independent UK

Bozo's lessons fuel Meninga's reborn Roos

Australia have aimed to restore their global reputation by referencing their passion when it has been questioned.

AAP

Australia will be better for tough semi-final test, says Mal Meninga

The two-time defending champions edged out New Zealand 16-14.

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Australia 16-14 New Zealand: Rugby League World Cup semi-final – as it happened

Favourites Australia overcame a spirited New Zealand to reach the rugby league world cup final

The Guardian - AU

Meninga warns Kangaroos of NZ ambush

Mal Meninga says the Kangaroos will be facing a greatly-improved New Zealand side when they meet in the World Cup semi-finals.

AAP

RCG, Hunt return for Kangaroos-Kiwis clash

Reagan Campbell-Gillard will be charged with leading Australia from the front in their Rugby League World Cup semi-final clash with New Zealand.

AAP

Australia head for World Cup semi-final with half-back conundrum

Mal Meninga faces a dilemma in whether to pick Nathan Cleary or Daly Cherry-Evans to partner Cam Munster

The Guardian - AU

Australia 48-4 Lebanon: Rugby League World Cup quarter-final – as it happened

Australia cruised into the semi-finals of the rugby league world cup with a routine victory over Lebanon

The Guardian - AU

Nathan Cleary beat Daly Cherry-Evans to be the Kangaroos halfback at the Rugby League World Cup. Here's how it changes things

After weeks of speculation, Mal Meninga has made a decision on his halfback battle. Find out how it will change the game for Australia in the knockout rounds.

ABC News

Penrith link sways Meninga's Cleary call

Mal Meninga says Nathan Cleary's connection with his Penrith teammates was the catalyst for him winning the Kangaroos' World Cup halfback race.

AAP

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Cleary leads No.7 race as Roos team named

Nathan Cleary appears to have won the nod to play halfback in Australia's World Cup team after Mal Meninga named his side to face Lebanon in the quarter-final.

ABC News

As the Rugby League World Cup heats up, there's a hidden danger in Australia's pointscoring romps

Australia has waltzed through the group stages of the World Cup in dominant fashion but its dominance could come back to bite it when it matters most, writes Nick Campton.

Daily Mirror

6 talking points from RLWC as Lebanon chase away thieves and England star turns heads

The Rugby League World cup has completed its group stage fixtures as the eight quarter-finalists look forward to the knockout stage of the tournament

The Guardian - UK

Australia romp home against Italy but questions remain for Mal Meninga

Australia wrapped up their pool matches at the Rugby League World Cup with a 66-6 win over Italy but it will not fill coach Mal Meninga with confidence

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AAP

Halfback headache a dream scenario for Mal

Australia have thrashed Italy 66-6 in St Helens to book themselves a spot in the Rugby League World Cup quarter-finals and give Mal Meninga more to think about.

ABC News

The World Cup halfback battle between Nathan Cleary and Daly Cherry-Evans is like something from another time

With Mal Meninga waiting until the last possible second to decide between Daly Cherry-Evans and Nathan Cleary, the battle for the Australian halfback spot takes on a retro feeling.

AAP

Meninga braces for brutal Kangaroos calls

Mal Meninga knows a decision on his first-choice halfback is looming as Australia prepare for their final World Cup group game.

AAP

Mitchell stands in the shadows of Meninga

Latrell Mitchell knows he is some way off reaching Mal Meninga's status - but with the aim of conquering the World Cup, he hopes he can get there.

AAP

Why Tedesco refused to sit out Italy clash

James Tedesco said the lure of captaining Kangaroos for their final Rugby League World Cup group game against Italy was too good to refuse.

AAP

Cleary, DCE side by side for the Kangaroos

Mal Meninga will unite Daly Cherry-Evans and new Kangaroo Nathan Cleary for the first time for Australia, with the pair sharing organising duties against Italy.

AAP

Munster revels in Cleary combination

Cameron Munster has enjoyed playing with Nathan Cleary for the first time as the Kangaroos duo gave head coach Mal Meninga food for thought against Scotland.

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