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.
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Thailand to Kangaroos: Strange days indeed for debutant
Australia debutant Ethan Strange has shut down talk of an early move to the Sydney Roosters, stating he is enjoying being mentored by coach Ricky Stuart.
‘Fresh start’: Frizell opens up on move to Wests Tigers
Wests Tigers recruit Tyson Frizell has opened up on what it means to play for Benji Marshall and his hopes to help Tonga create rugby league World Cup history.
Kiwis crush Cook Islands, send World Cup warning
New Zealand have shown why they are still one of the men's World Cup favourites, thrashing the Cook Islands 82-16 in Christchurch.
Jillaroos star injured during World Cup bloodbath
The Jillaroos have locked in a semi-final berth at the Rugby League World Cup, but their 15-try romp against England came at a big cost.
‘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.
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.
‘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.
Local hero makes a successful return for fantastic Fiji
Jacob Saifiti has made a winning comeback after a month-long suspension to be among Fiji's tryscorers in big World Cup victory over the Cook Islands.
‘Not here to make up the numbers’: Fiji coach
Fiji have given New Zealand a real scare in their World Cup opener, going scoreless in the second half while losing by just six points in Newcastle.
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.
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.
Jillaroos on notice as England crush Wales at World Cup
England winger Amelia Brown has produced a stunning length-of-the-field try during her team's 13-tries-to-one demolition of Wales in Perth.
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.
Matildas coach backs Fowler’s absence from friendlies
Matildas coach Joe Montemurro supports Mary Fowler missing upcoming friendlies, and goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold understands it too.
Sidelined Eel earns Lebanon World Cup call-up
Mitchell Moses and Adam Doueihi's withdrawal from the Lebanon squad has led to Mohamed Alameddine earning a call-up for the Cedars' World Cup campaign.
Cleary injury could lead to more World Cup tugs-of-war
Mitch Moses is one of several NRL stars named in multiple nations' World Cup squads, with Nathan Cleary's injury to potentially impact Lebanon's campaign.
Matilda’s move breaks A-League Women transfer record
Melbourne City playmaker Leticia McKenna has moved overseas in a deal that breaks the A-League Women transfer fee record.
Yeo reveals World Cup stance, contract timeline
Isaah Yeo is nearing a return to full fitness for Penrith, and hopes to lock in a new deal and play in the World Cup.
Star Socceroo seals money-spinning move to Benfica
Alessandro Circati is the latest Socceroo to move clubs in the post-World Cup money-go-round, after Portuguese giants Benfica confirmed his transfer from Parma.
Socceroo Herrington in a league of his own at Hull
Socceroos teenager Lucas Herrington has signed with the English Premier League's Hull City for what's understood to be a record transfer fee for an Australian.
‘Full support’ for FIFA president as pressure mounts
FIFA has acknowledged that it made mistakes in its failed attempt to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors, but backs their under-fire president.
Fresh blackmail calls as pressure builds on FIFA boss
FIFA president Gianni Infantino is fighting to stay head of soccer's governing body as opposition to him builds following his failed World Cup sell-off plan.
FIFA scraps controversial World Cup investment plan
FIFA has decided to abandon its divisive plan to sell World Cup profits to private equity after receiving pushback from all corners of the soccer world.
Spain reign after sub’s strike in World Cup final
Spain are World Cup champions for the second time after defeating defending champions Argentina 1-0 in the final following an extra-time goal.
England stun ‘gutted’ France in 10-goal bronze battle
Thomas Tuchel's side scored four times before halftime and then had to hold on to win the World Cup bronze medal match 6-4 against France.
Messi’s men sink England, title defence one win away
England have fallen at the semi-final stage for the fifth time at a major tournament, conceding two late goals to lose their World Cup clash with Argentina 2-1.
France flop, Euro champs Spain seal Cup final spot
Didier Deschamps' hopes of leading France to a third successive World Cup decider have been dashed, his world No.1 side beaten 2-0 in the first semi by Spain.
European giants set for Texas semi-final shootout
Dallas is all set to play host to the first World Cup semi-final between the top-ranked France and third seeds Spain in a clash of two former champions.
Brilliant semi-final matchups and player battles ahead
It's a World Cup semi-final lineup for the ages, with the four top-ranked teams and some of the most prolific individual players chasing ultimate glory.
‘Not happy’: Tuchel’s comment irks England’s hero
Two-goal star Jude Bellingham says "sometimes you have to win dirty" and that's what England did against Norway to progress to the World Cup semi-finals.