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 · 2h ago
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
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
'No regrets': why Kangaroos prop made switch from Tonga Australia prop Keaon Koloamatangi is comfortable with his decision to play as a Kangaroo at this World Cup after he lined up for Tonga in 2022. AAP · Oct 22
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
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Saab sets sights on Tonga after emotional Cedars debut Two of the most passionate fanbases in international rugby league will go head to head when Lebanon take on Tonga in the World Cup. 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
'Redemption': Katoa's drive to keep firing for Tonga Tonga are ready to be considered a World Cup heavyweight after a stunning victory over England, but two stars need to overcome injuries to take on Lebanon. AAP · Oct 20
Fab four debut for Australia against Fiji in World Cup Australia will field four debutants against Fiji, with David Fifita to play his first game for the Kangaroos after previously representing Tonga. AAP · Oct 20
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 17
England stunned as Tonga tonking leaves Rugby League World Cup hopes in shreds England men’s prospects of reaching the knockout stages of the Rugby League World Cup are hanging by a thread already after a 30-12 loss to Tonga The Guardian - UK · Oct 17
Tonga crush England in World Cup game of death Cheered on by their King, Tonga have taken a giant stride towards securing a World Cup semi-final berth after crushing England in front of a sell-out crowd. AAP · Oct 17
England’s Rugby League World Cup hopes already hang by a thread after brutal Tonga defeat England 12-30 Tonga: Chances of reaching the semi-finals already look slim after a comprehensive defeat in the World Cup opener The Independent UK · Oct 17
The Independent UK · Oct 17 England suffer early blow to Rugby League World Cup hopes with loss to Tonga Brian McDermott’s men were undone by the brilliance of Dolphins half-back Isaiya Katoa.
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 Independent UK · Oct 16 The ‘difficult’ memory driving England ahead of Rugby League World Cup opener against Tonga Captain George Williams is drawing on the painful memories of the 2022 semi-final loss to Samoa
AAP · Oct 16 Tonga gets royal boost ahead of World Cup game of death Tonga coach Kristian Woolf says having the nation's King watching their World Cup match against England will be a significant boost for the players.
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 Taumalolo hungry like the Woolf for Tonga's big test Jason Taumalolo will play his fourth World Cup for Tonga after a strong season and with an aura that has coach Kristian Woolf confident he is ready to unleash.
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
AAP · Oct 13 Tonga settle on spine for World Cup 'Game of Death' Tonga have named one of the most explosive benches at the World Cup, headed by Leka Halasima, as they prepare to take on England in a blockbuster.
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 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.