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Holders Australia overcome early scare to thrash Fiji in World Cup opener

The Kangaroos are looking for a third successive world title.

The Independent UK

Halfback poser lingers as rusty 'Roos win

Australia began their Rugby League World Cup title defence with a 42-8 win over Fiji in Leeds, with unused players set to get their chance against Scotland.

AAP

Rugby League World Cup: Australia beats Fiji 42-8 – as it happened

Australia overcame an early scare to run away with their first game of the Rugby League World Cup

The Guardian - AU

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Australia begins men's Rugby League World Cup title defence with a 42-8 win over Fiji

Mal Meninga's Kangaroos end their hiatus with a win against the dangerous Fiji at Headingley in Leeds.

ABC News

Kearney sparks Roos' AFLW win over Port

Jasmine Garner produced a classy first half before captain Emma Kearney's move into the middle helped the finals-bound Kangaroos switch off the Power's surge.

AAP

The Rugby League World Cup is starting. How do I watch and when is Australia playing?

The Rugby League World Cup starts this weekend, with the men's sides kicking off on Saturday night, a few weeks before the women's and wheelchair sides join the fray. Here's what you need to know.

ABC News

Manly duo take refuge in Kangaroos set-up

Mal Meninga says Manly's Daly Cherry-Evans and Jake Trbojevic must focus on Australia's World Cup opener after a turbulent week for the Sea Eagles.

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Australia coach Mal Meninga hoping to push ‘new frontier’ at World Cup

This year’s tournament is billed as the widest open yet, with perennial contenders Australia, New Zealand and England facing powerhouse teams from Tonga and Samoa

The Independent UK

Samoa out to write final chapter of rugby league’s Pacific Revolution

In a bubble away from contract negotiations and negative media, culture is blending this team of stars into a star team

The Guardian - AU

Maroons power Meninga's will to thrill

Harry Grant and Ben Hunt inflicted misery on NSW in State of Origin and will be gunning for a repeat performance with Australia at the Rugby League World Cup.

AAP

World Cup to challenge league's status quo

The delayed Rugby League World Cup begins with the international game at a significant crossroads, and multiple challengers emerging to Australia's dominance.

AAP

I wasn't perfect at North: Horne-Francis

Prized Port Adelaide recruit Jason Horne-Francis believes being back home around family and friends will help him become the best player he can be.

AAP

Meninga banks on youth for RLWC repeat

Mal Meninga will hand out seven new Kangaroos jerseys in their Rugby League World Cup opener against Fiji, the most of any Australian side in 15 years.

AAP

Addo-Carr calls for Kangaroos war dance

Winger Josh Addo-Carr says he would love the Kangaroos to become the first Australian national side to adopt their own version of the pre-match haka.

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Kangaroos defend AFL draft, trade strategy

North Melbourne list boss Brady Rawlings says the Kangaroos never saw signs of potential homesickness in Jason Horne-Francis before drafting the teenager.

ABC News

Jason Horne-Francis, Junior Rioli move to Port Adelaide as part of four-club AFL trade

Jason Horne-Francis — last year's number-one draft pick — and Junior Rioli will wear Port Adelaide colours next season after the AFL approves a mega four-way trade deal.

Daily Mirror

Australia boss tells his stars club rugby league in England is "something to behold"

Rugby league legend, 62, in the UK as Kanagaroos begin defence of their World Cup - and he reveals he always encourages fellow Australians to take any opportunity to experience the same

AAP

Svarc magic in Lions' AFLW win over Kangas

Ally Anderson starred with 22 disposals and Ruby Svarc kicked a brilliant goal as AFLW ladder leaders Brisbane toppled North Melbourne by seven points.

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Bali bombing survivor and AFL hero Jason McCartney on life and recovery in the spotlight

The former AFL star bears the scars of that fateful night when a suicide bomber entered Paddy's Bar in Kuta. As Australians approach the 20th anniversary of the tragedy, he has some advice.

AAP

Penrith Panthers aren't arrogant: Cleary

Penrith halfback Nathan Cleary has dismissed claims the Panthers are arrogant in light of their buoyant premiership celebrations.

AAP

Kangaroos not fussed by RLWC defectors

Australia's players claim they remain in the best position to defend their World Cup crown despite a State of Origin-calibre 17 opting to play elsewhere.

AAP

Why new Kangaroo Taulagi turned down Samoa

Murray Taulagi agonised over whether to represent Australia or Samoa last week, with a phone call from Mal Meninga persuading him to play for the Kangaroos.

ABC News

As a World Cup reckoning approaches, Mal Meninga's Kangaroos can rebuild a green and gold legacy

It has been a long time since the prestige of the Australian jersey needed saving but with Mal Meninga at the helm, this current Kangaroos team might be able to do it.

AAP

Tedesco named new Kangaroos captain

James Tedesco will be Australia's new captain as they aim to seal a third-straight Rugby League World Cup title.

AAP

North to play hardball on Horne-Francis

North Melbourne are prepared to hold Jason Horne-Francis to his contract and will field offers from Port Adelaide and Adelaide for the homesick No.1 draft pick.

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