Ponga back for NZ as Walsh wins Aussie fullback role Australian coach Kevin Walters has shown his hand with a big fullback call as New Zealand superstar Kayln Ponga returns for the Rugby League World Cup semis. AAP · 19h ago
England’s exit from Rugby League World Cup was a disaster years in the making English rugby league needs systemic change and the national side must be a higher priority after their early exit in Australia The Guardian - UK · Nov 2
Send off mars Kiwis' thumping Fiji win to secure semi Both teams had a player sent off but New Zealand were far too strong for Fiji in a fierce Rugby League World Cup clash, scoring 13 tries. AAP · Oct 31
England rugby league reaches defining moment after men face early World Cup exit England’s Rugby League World Cup campaign is all but over despite victory over Papua New Guinea in their final group stage game The Guardian - UK · Oct 30
England's World Cup all but over despite win over PNG England have beaten Papua New Guinea in a do-or-die encounter but seemingly not by nearly enough to keep their Rugby League World Cup hopes alive. AAP · Oct 30
What do England need to avoid early exit from Rugby League World Cup? Permutations for Samoa vs Tonga explained Brian McDermott’s side face an anxious wait after their final pool game The Independent UK · Oct 26
McDermott blames Rugby League World Cup format as England face exit Brian McDermott has conceded England’s hopes of reaching the Rugby League World Cup semi-finals may already be over, blaming the tournament’s format and their opening loss to Tonga The Guardian - UK · Oct 22
'Remember the words': Olakau'atu's proud first Sipi Tau Chosen by co-captains for the Tongan Sipi Tau, Haumole Olakau'atu led the pre-game performance before starring with two tries in the win over England. AAP · Oct 21
Brian McDermott remaining positive after England loss in Rugby League World Cup The defeat leaves England in a precarious position in the tournament The Independent UK · Oct 17
Morning Mail: Men allege abuse at ACT youth detention centre; renters eye housing drop; Trump cancels US livestream Our investigation hears allegations of systematic assaults on boys by guard Brett Dennis The Guardian - AU · Oct 15
Australia survive a scare as New Zealand light fuse on Rugby League World Cup The Kangaroos overrun the Kiwis in the dying stages for a 24-22 victory as Jack Bostock scores three tries including the match-winner in Sydney The Guardian - AU · Oct 15
Mikey Lewis left out of England side for Rugby League World Cup opener Lewis was chosen ahead of Jake Connor in Brian McDermott’s squad for the tournament The Independent UK · 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
AAP · Aug 17 'World-class': Cheika set for Waratahs coaching return Michael Cheika, the only man to lead the NSW Waratahs to a Super Rugby title, is firming to be named as the franchise's next mentor, possibly even this week.
AAP · Jul 12 Human highlights reel open to rugby league exit party Mark Nawaqanitawase is still open to featuring in this year's Rugby League World Cup, despite agreeing to switch codes at the end of the season.
The Independent UK · Apr 23 Super League’s most successful coach takes charge of England before Rugby League World Cup IN FULL
The Independent UK · Apr 23 Brian McDermott named as England’s new rugby league head coach Former Leeds boss will lead World Cup challenge later this year.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 27, 2024 George Williams dazzles as England gain a measure of revenge over Samoa The England captain set up two tries and scored another during a 34-18 victory over Samoa in a Rugby League World Cup semi-final rematch
The Guardian - UK · Feb 28, 2023 Shaun Wane stays on as England coach after RFL review with senior players Shaun Wane will continue as head coach of the England men’s rugby league team through to the next Rugby League World Cup in 2025
AAP · Nov 19, 2022 Samoa bemoan lack of RLWC send-off Matt Parish described the officiating of referee Ashley Klein "weak" after he failed to send Angus Crichton off in the Rugby League World Cup final.
Daily Mirror · Nov 19, 2022 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
The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2022 ‘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 · Nov 14, 2022 Brave England beaten by New Zealand in Rugby League World Cup semi-finals England 6-20 New Zealand: Fran Goldthorpe’s try had given the hosts an early lead before the visitors took control
AAP · Nov 14, 2022 Jillaroos smash PNG to book WC final spot Australia have obliterated Papua New Guinea 82-0 to book their place in the Rugby League World Cup final.