'Bigger than a final': Tonga set for Samoa blockbuster Tonga and Samoa are ready to clash in a rugby league World Cup showdown the Pacific Islanders are treating as bigger than the final itself. AAP · 22h ago
What do England need to avoid early exit from Rugby League World Cup? Brian McDermott’s side could face an anxious wait after their final pool game The Independent UK · Oct 26
'They wanted my undies': Chiefs embrace PNG welcome Jarome Luai and Brian To'o were given a warm reception by their future home fans as they led Samoa to heavy thrashing of Papua New Guinea. AAP · Oct 24
The greatest: Jillaroos earn high praise after 78-0 win The Jillaroos have followed up their 40-0 win over Samoa with a 78-0 thumping of England to further cement their status as World Cup favourites. AAP · Oct 24
England crush France 82-0 to keep Rugby League World Cup hopes alive England needed to rack up the points following last week’s damaging defeat to Tonga and hit 14 tries in a clinical display The Independent UK · Oct 24
'Enormous' win over France keeps England alive in Cup Dolphins star Herbie Farnworth and Knights winger Dominic Young have scored hat-tricks to lead England to a 14-tries-to-zero demolition of France at HBF Park. AAP · Oct 24
Future Chiefs star in PNG as Samoa slaughter Kumuls Samoa have issued a World Cup statement by hammering Papua New Guinea 64-6 on home soil. AAP · Oct 24
PNG seek to level playing field in sapping Samoa test PNG might be rank outsiders in Saturday's home international against Samoa, but their record at home tells a different story. AAP · Oct 23
Matty Ashton expects improved France defensive effort in crucial World Cup match England need a big points win to keep their semi-final dream alive in Australia The Independent UK · Oct 23
Hall powers Fetu Samoa to record World Cup win Sydney Roosters star Amber Hall unstoppable as Samoa's women record their largest-ever win by demolishing hapless Wales. AAP · Oct 23
Australian accents stand out in Wales World Cup squad A born-and-bred Queenslander is relishing the chance to make her international debut and help Wales pull off a World Cup boilover against Samoa. AAP · Oct 22
'People love him': Luai out to defy critics on PNG soil Future PNG Chiefs star Jarome Luai has the eyes of 11 million Papua New Guineans on him as he prepares to play for Samoa against the Kumuls. AAP · Oct 22
England are heavy favourites against France but must avoid ‘tripping up’ in pursuit of World Cup lifeline After defeat to Tonga in their opening match, England must win both their remaining group games to keep their hopes of reaching the semi-finals alive The Independent UK · Oct 22
Who Is U.S. Teen Sensation Following in Erling Haaland’s World Cup Footsteps? The U-17 U.S. women’s national team thrashed Samoa 17–0 on Monday in the World Cup opener. Sports Illustrated · Oct 20
The Guardian - US · Oct 20 US under-17 women beat Samoa 17-0 for biggest win in World Cup history Maddie DiMaria became the first player since Erling Haaland to score six goals at any age-level World Cup as the Americans opened the tournament with a rout
The Independent UK · Oct 20 ‘There was this real fear when I was pregnant’: Monica Galetti on motherhood, MasterChef and her Samoan roots When Monica Galetti became pregnant, she feared she might have to give up her career in professional kitchens. The MasterChef judge tells Lauren Taylor how she made motherhood work, why her Samoan roots still shape her cooking and shares three recipes from her new book
AAP · Oct 17 No disrespect: England's World Cup hopes on the brink England's 30-12 loss to Tonga in Perth has left the world No.3 nation on the brink of being eliminated from the World Cup.
AAP · Oct 16 Samoa embrace 'chaos' as Luai, To'o head to PNG Samoa have hammered France to open their World Cup bid but they'll face a much more daunting task as Chiefs recruits Jarome Luai and Brian To'o head to PNG.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 16 England’s World Cup test against Tonga will show where power really lies in rugby league England begin their tournament on Saturday with a must-win fixture in Perth that can inject some optimism into the European game
The Guardian - AU · Oct 16 Australia cruise past Samoa in women’s Rugby League World Cup opener Jillaroos defeat Fetu Samoa 40-0 in Sydney as Jocelyn Kelleher kicks six conversions on her debut
AAP · Oct 16 French fried as Samoa sizzle in World Cup opener Samoa's talent-laden squad barely worked up a sweat on the way to battering France 78-4 in their World Cup opener in Sydney.
The Guardian - AU · Oct 16 Australia 40-0 Samoa: women’s Rugby League World Cup – as it happened The Jillaroos got their title defence off to a good start with a convincing win at CommBank Stadium
AAP · Oct 15 England eye World Cup redemption as Tonga clash looms England will start as underdogs against Tonga on Saturday, and the World Cup's cut-throat pool structure means the loser will be on the brink of elimination.
AAP · Oct 14 'So many teams can win': closest league World Cup yet New Zealand coach Stacey Jones believes up to five teams, including England, Samoa and Tonga, can challenge Australia for rugby league World Cup glory.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 13 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