Unlikely winner emerges from luckless Samoan blow
Ronald Volkman is set to go from Dragons discard to starting in a World Cup semi-final against Australia in the space of 12 months.
rugby league
‘I’ll be back’: Cheika won’t rule out league return
Michael Cheika is making an eagerly-awaited return as the NSW head coach in Super Rugby, but says he would love to come back to rugby league again.
Tonga learn semi-final fate after pipping Samoa
A late try to Addin Fonua-Blake has helped Tonga beat Samoa 20-18 and secure a World Cup semi-final against New Zealand.
Lebanon edge France in crazy World Cup golden point win
Abbas Miski has scored an 85th minute golden-point try to help Lebanon pip France 24-20 in the Rugby League World Cup.
Aussies in world record romp over Wales
The Jillaroos have cemented a place in the semi-finals of the Women's Rugby League World Cup with the biggest win in the history of international football.
Mulitalo learns World Cup fate after shoulder charge
Ronaldo Mulitalo will be eligible to feature for NZ in the Rugby League World Cup final, but won't play in their semi-final after making dangerous contact.
‘Not set in stone’: Bostock’s Dolphins future in limbo
Dolphins and Australia star Jack Bostock says he is yet to decide where he will be in 2028 as the outside back becomes a free agent with clubs circling.
Hunt wants new rule to expand Cook Islands player pool
Karmichael Hunt has hailed Cook Islands veteran Brad Takairangi after his final Test and called for a change to the international eligibility rules.
No bull: Walters makes Kangaroos selection policy clear
Kevin Walters says he has not settled on his team for next week's World Cup semi-final, refusing to guarantee Reece Walsh and Tom Dearden starting spots.
Walsh stars in big Kangaroos win to put claim on No.1
Australia have beaten the Cook Islands 66-6 in their World Cup clash in Townsville as the starting spine made a claim to stay together for the semi-final.
Kiwi Ferns too good for PNG in World Cup
New Zealand have warmed up for the Women's Rugby League World Cup semi-finals with a 40-12 win over Papua New Guinea on the Gold Coast.
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.
‘Like no-one else’: Samoa whiz shines on and off field
Samoa winger Sua Fa'alogo and rampaging forward Francis Manuleleua have been backed to continue their World Cup blitz in the blockbuster clash with Tonga.
Why this World Cup could be Lebanon’s last for a while
Lebanon play France in their final World Cup group game but their involvement in future tournaments is up in the air.
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.
‘It’s done’: Walker certain to part ways with Roosters
Four-time premiership-winning coach Trent Robinson has declared there's no way back to the Sydney Roosters beyond 2027 for star halfback Sam Walker.
‘Pretty cool’: Samoa women into World Cup semi-finals
Samoa have reached the women's Rugby League World Cup semi-finals for the first time with a comfortable 24-6 win over England in Sydney.
Kangaroos halves still in flux before World Cup semi
Australia coach Kevin Walters has not put a line through halfback Sam Walker for the knockout phase of the World Cup despite omitting him against Cook Islands.
‘Happiest ever’: Cook Islands changed life of KL Iro
Cook Islands captain KL Iro will make history against Australia in the World Cup after starring in the 2022 tournament and kicking on with Cronulla.
‘Zero chance’: Dearden opens up on Walker swap circus
Tom Dearden is in pole position to keep the No.7 jersey for the rest of the World Cup as he talks about how special that would be, fatherhood and contracts.
Run-it-straight return heralds new era of brutal sport
After a bruising court loss, one of Australia's newest and most brutal sporting contests is back despite grave warnings of the dangers it poses to young people.
How ex-Kiwis coach kept Fijian tough nut’s career alive
As his country prepares to face New Zealand, Fiji forward Kitione Kautoga says he has ex-Kiwis coach Michael Maguire to thank for rescuing his NRL career.
Samoa’s generation next take pride from parades
Francis Manuleleua is part of a new generation of players who have grown up knowing the Samoa-Tonga rivalry as a main event on the rugby league calendar.
‘Earn it’: Holmes is Cooking to get next Dragons deal
Valentine Holmes will play for Cook Islands against old team Australia with a love of his culture and a desire to be part of a Red V renaissance beyond 2027.
‘Love this club’: DCE open to coaching Roosters one day
He may have ruled out playing for the Sydney Roosters again, but champion playmaker Daly Cherry-Evans says he's open about returning to Bondi to coach one day.
Marked for No.1: Karmichael backs Roosters’ next Teddy
Mark Nawaqanitawase idolised James Tedesco in his teens and Karmichael Hunt insists he has the game to replace 'Teddy' at the Sydney Roosters in future.
Titans beat Chiefs to punch and extend half until 2029
Gold Coast have secured rising playmaker Zane Harrison to an extension before the November 1 deadline, keeping him out of the clutches of the PNG Chiefs.
Samoa ready to make history with English conquest
Samoa's women's rugby league team are one win away from a historic World Cup semi-final berth ahead of Friday's do-or-die game against England.
Yeo wants Kangaroos forwards to shut the front door
Australia are yet to find their best in the World Cup and captain Isaah Yeo says the forward pack can tighten up as the sudden death World Cup phase looms.
Jillaroos tipped to pile on the points against Wales
A former World Cup winner is predicting the Jillaroos to put on 100 points in Sunday's pool clash with struggling Wales in Sydney.
Cook Islands star set for Broncos pre-season tilt
Cook Islands coach Karmichael Hunt says Aitu winger Esom Ioka will shine when he gets his chance on a train and trial opportunity with Brisbane.