Veteran Martin leads from front in final PNG campaign
A stylish 14 points from veteran Papua New Guinea forward Rhyse Martin has highlighted the Kumuls' opening World Cup win over Lebanon.
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Fantastic four for flying winger headlines PNG win
A four-try haul to PNG winger Naomi Kelly set up the Orchids for a perfect start to their Women's Rugby League World Cup campaign.
Kangaroos suffer setback with Cup over for star half
Luckless Kangaroos halfback Mitchell Moses will miss the remainder of the Rugby League World Cup after scans revealed a muscle tear in his lower leg.
Grassroots work leads Fiji to a historic World Cup spot
Fiji's fullback Cassie Staples and assistant coach Tony Herman have spoken about the country's growing pathways ahead of their World Cup debut.
Kelleher stars as Jillaroos run riot in World Cup
Debut-maker Jocelyn Kelleher best-on-ground as Australia kick-start their Women's Rugby League World Cup defence with a 40-point win over Samoa.
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.
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.
Judge sides with NRL over NZ Rugby on Chiefs name
Rugby league has struck the first blow in the Chief name wars, with New Zealand Rugby's urgent injunction denied ahead of the new PNG NRL club's jersey reveal.
Jets look to NRL neighbours for inspiration
Newcastle captain James Delianov says last season's A-League Men premiers are drawing inspiration from their NRL neighbours in their search for more silverware.
‘Chucker’ Walsh throws up statement Kangaroos display
Reece Walsh was so exhausted by his efforts in Australia's thrilling World Cup win that he was physically sick.
England take Phileas Fogg ‘death route’ to Perth
England were forced to take the "death route" to get to Australia, but coach Brian McDermott is confident it won't stop them making a World Cup impact.
Kiwis cling to hope of Ponga playing on at World Cup
There are fears Kalyn Ponga's World Cup campaign could be in jeopardy with the star New Zealand fullback requiring surgery on his broken forearm.
Jack comes up trumps as Kangaroos clinch Cup thriller
Jack Bostock has scored a hat-trick on debut for Australia in a stunning 24-22 World Cup win over New Zealand at a packed-out Allianz Stadium in Sydney.
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.
One Raider locked in, another out as November 1 looms
Canberra have made a big off-season halfback move while Parramatta have locked down a star forward for another season.
‘Lot to re-learn’: Kiss’s shock take on code-hopper
In a development that will be music to Peter V'landys's ears, Wallabies coach Les Kiss isn't rolling out the red carpet for returning star Mark Nawaqanitawase.
‘Backing herself’: Kelleher readies for Jillaroos debut
Jess Sergis has spoken about her Sydney Roosters and now Jillaroos teammate Jocelyn Kelleher as she prepares to fill some big shoes for Australia.
World Cup blow for England as injury scuppers NRL star
England have suffered a blow to their rugby league World Cup hopes after Canberra forward Morgan Smithies suffered a tournament-ending injury.
No Moses but Conti can lead Lebanon to promised land
Lebanon are without Mitchell Moses and Adam Doueihi for this World Cup but impressive Canterbury young gun Alex Conti gets his chance at No.7.
‘All love’: the All Blacks inspiring NZ’s league aces
The All Blacks have ditched the cross-code rivalry to throw their support behind New Zealand's rugby league World Cup side ahead of a showdown with Australia.
40,000 reasons Kaufusi wants World Cup pay equality
Australian players earn $40,000 for the World Cup while players from other teams get $850 per match. RLPA General President Felise Kaufusi says that isn't fair.
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.
‘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.
‘Prove people wrong’: Luai warning after Tigers exit
Samoan teammate Stephen Crichton is keen to see Jarome Luai silence the haters after his PNG Chiefs move was widely blamed for derailing Wests Tigers season.
‘I will look at it’: Bai ready for PNG Chiefs approach
Gold Coast forward Cooper Bai has joined Jarome Luai in inking a sponsorship deal with a PNG-based company as he faces a huge call on his future. .
Kangaroos coach makes Tedesco vow, explains Walsh pick
The door remains open for James Tedesco to dislodge Reece Walsh as Australia's first-choice fullback, Kangaroos coach Kevin Walters says.
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.
Walsh wins Kangaroos nod as Kiwis reveal stacked pack
Reece Walsh has edged out James Tedesco for Australia's fullback role as he goes head to head with New Zealand debutant Kalyn Ponga.
How NRL’s Super League bid could revive a fallen giant
Trent Robinson is the architect of France's quest for international rugby league relevance and believes the NRL can play a major role in its renaissance.
Kids kept Kiwi Clark going through dark NRL days
Dual lock of the year Erin Clark opens up to AAP on how his children inspired a career revival from bench player to New Zealand World Cup forward.
Passion play: Twal captains Lebanon under dream team
Lebanon have assembled a cross-code coaching dream team that includes Michael Cheika, Matt King, Nick Davis, Will Genia and Robbie Farah for the World Cup.