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152 articles about 126 events for “Rugby League World Cup” in Sports. Events are ordered by how widely they were covered, how many readers opened them, and how recent they are.
“Winger Jaime Chapman collected a hat-trick as Australia crushed New Zealand 34-10 on Sunday with an emphatic first-half performance to clinch their fourth consecutive Women’s Rugby League World Cup title.”
“BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Jack Bostock scored two tries, including the last to put the result beyond any doubt, as Australia beat New Zealand 32-12 on Sunday to claim a fourth consecutive Rugby League World Cup title.”
“…22 →Sun, 4 Oct, 7:30 pm, Final score, Roosters 19, Knights 18 19 18 → Sport is awash with stories of players battling injury to return to the field, but at the Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup, competitors take that courage and determination to another…”
“Because rugby league is looking to steal union’s thunder by hosting part of the 2030 Rugby League World Cup in the United States.”
“… 27 Sept, 4:00 pm, Final score, Panthers 14, Knights 22 14 22 →Sun, 4 Oct, 7:30 pm, Final score, Roosters 19, Knights 18 19 18 → In the lead up to the World Cup final, the match seemed to have all the makings of a classic but nobody must have told New…”
“Changed eligibility rules have thrown up multiple challenges, including threats to the future of the Kangaroos, who play the Kiwis in the World Cup final on Sunday.”
“Left-handed Western Australian rookie Corey Wasley, another of the talent-packed 2024 under-19 World Cup team, responded with 179 not out from 337 deliveries, patience being of valuable virtue.”
“- Published Immanuel Feyi-Waboso, England's prolific but injury-prone wing, is the 2026 team's equivalent of Rugby World Cup winner Jason Robinson says assistant coach Kevin Sinfield.”
“There were mitigating circumstances behind England's early departures from the Men's and Women's Rugby League World Cups.”
“This is what the Rugby League World Cup is all about.”
“Glassie Glassie Coach: Karmichael Hunt Hello and welcome to our live coverage of tonight’s Rugby League World Cup clash between Australia and the Cook Islands in Townsville.”
“…, 7:30 pm, Final score, Roosters 19, Knights 18 Replacement rugby league wheelchair delivered by Irish tourist in time for World Cup game In short: Irish national wheelchair rugby league player Oran Spain broke his wheelchair at training in Wollongong while…”
“Now, he has his work cut out containing the playmaker’s influence as the Kangaroos attempt to maintain a 72-year World Cup record.”
““The Foxx” would have been an almost certain selection for the Kangaroos’ World Cup campaign, given he was an incumbent Test star and the lack of specialist wing options in coach Kevin Walters’ side.”
“- Published Decorated defence guru Shaun Edwards says his offer to work for England at next year's Rugby World Cup was turned down by head coach Steve Borthwick.”
“…nea (0) 12 Tries: Dotoi, Voro Goals: Martin 2 England edged towards a World Cup exit after their points chase against Papua New Guinea descended into a chaotic and error-strewn 34-12 victory that will almost certainly prove insufficient in the final…”
“The Queensland State of Origin star was instrumental to the club’s deep finals run in 2026, deploying his electric running and lethal try-scoring skills, which also earned him a call-up to Samoa’s Rugby League World Cup squad.”
“…Church 2, Southwell, Sergis 4, Apps, Paki, Joseph 2, Upton 2, Nizza Goals: Southwell 20 Wales (0) 6 Tries: Travis Goals: Preston Rampant Australia racked up the biggest score in international history as they hammered Wales in a Rugby League World Cup…”
“…, 4 Oct, 7:30 pm, Final score, Roosters 19, Knights 18 live Rugby League World Cup live: Jillaroos vs Wales, Samoa vs Tonga — blog and scores Australia has already qualified for the semifinals of the women's Rugby League World Cup, and will be keen to…”
“…it easily in the end, smashing their own record for biggest World Cup win, with Jamie Chapman's sixth try in the shadows of the full-time siren eclipsing France's 116-0 victory over Serbia in 2023 in the most lopsided result in women's international rugby…”
“… 36 20 36 →Sun, 27 Sept, 4:00 pm, Final score, Panthers 14, Knights 22 14 22 →Sun, 4 Oct, 7:30 pm, Final score, Roosters 19, Knights 18 19 18 → The group stage of the Rugby League World Cup is in the books after a remarkable double-header to finish things…”
“The two island nations met in the most eagerly anticipated clash of the Rugby League World Cup and in the end it was Tonga who claimed the honours with a 20-18 victory.”
“The Australians have only been beaten once in the past decade and are the raging favourites to win a fourth straight Rugby League World Cup title.”
“There’s a new ‘Volk’ in town, and Samoan coach Ben Gardiner has backed rising five-eighth Ronald Volkman to step up to the plate for next Sunday’s World Cup semi-final showdown against the Kangaroos.”
“The Kangaroos head into Sunday’s World Cup semi-final with a forgotten trump card – a fit Latrell Mitchell.”
“It’s hard to do while you’re in here because the task at hand is winning the World Cup.”
“…n players rally around Mohamed Alameddine, sidelined over gang war safety concerns In short: Lebanon's rugby league World Cup players have praised a junior winger in their ranks who is sidelined from his NRL dreams over familial links to a Sydney crime…”
“…e, Roosters 19, Knights 18 Two players sent off as New Zealand Kiwis thrash Fiji Bati in Rugby League World Cup In short: New Zealand's Ronaldo Mulitalo was sent off for a nasty high tackle, followed by Fiji's Brandon Wakeham for punching Mulitalo in the…”
“Tigers and Fiji flier Api Koroisau was ruled out of the remainder of Fiji's Rugby League World Cup match against the Kiwis after suffering a suspected broken jaw in the first half.”
“… pm, Final score, Roosters 19, Knights 18 19 18 → England's World Cup campaign may well be over but throwing themselves at the feet of the rugby league gods and praying for mercy is a fitting fate for a tournament that has seemed beyond their control from the…”
“- Published As Mikey Lewis darted over for a late try in a desperate - and almost certainly fruitless - points chase against Papua New Guinea, the obituaries were already being written for England's Men's Rugby League World Cup campaign.”
“…al score, Panthers 14, Knights 22 14 22 →Sun, 4 Oct, 7:30 pm, Final score, Roosters 19, Knights 18 19 18 → The only things that stay the same about the Rugby League World Cup are that it never stops changing and it continually has to justify its own…”
“…score, Panthers 14, Knights 22 14 22 →Sun, 4 Oct, 7:30 pm, Final score, Roosters 19, Knights 18 19 18 → As it enters its second round of matches, just about every game of the Rugby League World Cup has become a battleground between true believers and…”
“…6 →Sun, 27 Sept, 4:00 pm, Final score, Panthers 14, Knights 22 14 22 →Sun, 4 Oct, 7:30 pm, Final score, Roosters 19, Knights 18 19 18 → The first week of the Rugby League World Cup is in the books with stars new and old making statements across the…”
“The players get updates, so they’re not really talking directly with clubs or coaches, and even if they are, it’s all part and parcel of being a rugby league player.”
“…l score, Roosters 19, Knights 18 Australia names Kangaroos, Jillaroos teams for Rugby League World Cup to face Cook Islands, Wales In short: Reece Walsh's return at fullback was the headline as the Kangaroos team was named to take on Cook Islands this…”
“Fainu, 28, is set to be released on parole on Friday after spending almost four years behind bars, and will spend his first few days of freedom watching his younger brother, Latu, and his former Tongan teammates play in the World Cup against Samoa on Sunday.”
“…anthers 14, Knights 22 14 22 →Sun, 4 Oct, 7:30 pm, Final score, Roosters 19, Knights 18 19 18 → Australian wheelchair rugby league is poised for a breakthrough moment this week, with Wollongong, south of Sydney, hosting the nation's first World Cup since…”
“… 14, Knights 22 Sun, 4 Oct, 7:30 pm, Final score, Roosters 19, Knights 18 live Rugby League World Cup live: Kangaroos face Fiji at Lang Park A weekend of Rugby League World Cup blowouts ends in Brisbane, where the Kangaroos are hoping to put Fiji to the…”
“- Published Australia edged to a 36-22 victory in a pulsating match against Fiji to book their place in the Rugby League World Cup semi-finals.”
“James Tedesco made a pretty decent case to keep the Kangaroos’ No. 1 jersey after he played a pivotal role in saving Australia from a World Cup embarrassment against Fiji.”
“- Published With under a year to go until the 2027 Rugby World Cup, the countdown is on, with just nine competitive matches for the home nations until the tournament starts in Australia next October.”
“Springboks stun All Blacks Host France didn’t get to the 2023 Rugby World Cup final, leaving powerhouses New Zealand and South Africa to battle it out for a record fourth world crown.”
“…0 Sun, 4 Oct, 4:00 pm, Final score, Roosters 30, Broncos 6 live Rugby League World Cup live: Jillaroos vs England in Perth Australia's women's team is expected to continue a second round of lopsided scores as they take on England at the Rugby League World…”
“It has also argued players should get a cut of the $100m fee coming to RA for co-hosting the men’s World Cup next year.”
“…rs 14, Knights 22 Sun, 4 Oct, 7:30 pm, Final score, Roosters 19, Knights 18 Bradman Best to realise childhood dream with Rugby League World Cup debut In short: NRL star Bradman Best is about to realise his childhood dream of playing rugby league for…”
“For Brian McDermott's side to reach the semi-finals of the Rugby League World Cup, a specific series of events needs to happen next weekend.”
“…is 2, Ashton, Williams, Radley, Litten, Welsby, Brimson Goals: Savala 13 France (0) 0 After losing their opener, then watching Tonga and Samoa rack up huge victories, England knew only a massive win over France in Perth would keep alive their World Cup…”
“Dual international Lote Tuqiri says rugby officials have erred by leaving Zac Lomax out of Australia A’s side to play the United States and believes fellow code-hopper Mark Nawaqanitawase has shown courage by considering a switch to Italy or Fiji for the…”
“It was meant to be the beginning of a regular Women's Ashes competition between two historic rivals and form a large part of world rugby league's charm offensive in the US.”
“The PNG Chiefs approached All Blacks star Damian McKenzie about a shock code switch after the 2027 Rugby World Cup.”
“At the Rugby League World Cup, the Fiji Bati’s pre-match performance before their opening game – an a cappella hymn, then their anthem – combined soaring vocal harmonies with a raw display of faith and national pride.”
“- Published England were left exhausted and with little preparation time for the start of their Rugby League World Cup campaign because of a travel schedule straight out of the film Planes, Trains and Automobiles, head coach Brian McDermott says.”
“But he insists he is in no rush to cement his future while in camp for the World Cup.”
“PERTH, Australia (AP) — Tonga pulled off a stunner at the Rugby League World Cup on Saturday by beating England 30-12.”
“They had passed up plenty of chances to win their 2026 Rugby League World Cup opener and had arguably been the better side for the opening 20 minutes of both halves.”
“- Published England (0) 12 Try: Brimson, Young Goal: Savala 2 Tonga (10) 30 Tries: Olakau'atu 2, Utoikamanu, Koula Goals: Katoa 3 Penalties: Katoa 4 Four years ago, England were left shocked and shattered by Samoa in the Rugby League World Cup semi-finals.”
“The headline item was the 2003 Rugby World Cup winner’s medal belonging to former England captain Lawrence Dallaglio.”
“That’s the motivation driving Mark Nawaqanitawase’s decision regarding his international availability 12 months out from next year’s Rugby World Cup on Australian soil.”
“Bai was ruled out of the PNG Kumuls’ World Cup squad due to a hamstring injury, but has arrived in Port Moresby on Wednesday to discuss the prospect of becoming the Chiefs’ eighth signing.”
“- Published England coach Brian McDermott has named an unchanged 19-man squad for Saturday's Rugby League World Cup match against France.”
“The Wallabies’ Bledisloe Cup drought might have stretched to 24 years, but dual international Michael O’Connor believes Mark Nawaqanitawase’s extraordinary two-year stint in rugby league proves the 15-a-side game in Australia still produces world-class talent.”
“Fresh from celebrating the NRL premiership with the Sydney Roosters, where he was an assistant to Trent Robinson, Cheika will finish up in rugby league at the end of the World Cup.”
“It has been three years since James Tedesco last donned the Kangaroos colours – an absence that has not deterred him from clinching the highest accolades rugby league has to offer.”
“The Ferns are one of the most successful teams in women's rugby league history – they have reached the final of all six World Cups, winning the first three before finishing runners up to Australia in the previous three years.”
“They will be at full volume this month when the island's capital Port Moresby is the venue for four Rugby League World Cup matches, as PNG co-hosts the tournament with Australia and New Zealand.”
“The Eddie Jones appointment and the World Cup disaster, the Joe Schmidt repair job and the somewhat awkward handover to Les Kiss – three coaches in four years in a turbulent period whose origins can be easily traced back to the decision to sack Dave Rennie.”
“Beukeboom played in four Rugby World Cups over her career, winning silver on two occasions.”
“Throw in some matches from Spain, or European Champions Cup rugby, and Premier Sports has to be added to the list.”
“…core, Roosters 19, Knights 18 Coach Kristian Woolf praises Tongan defence after Rugby League World Cup win over England In short: Tonga coach Kristian Woolf has praised his team's defence for setting up a crucial win over England at the Rugby League World…”
“…ore, Roosters 30, Broncos 6 Mitchell Moses calf injury ends Rugby League World Cup for Kangaroos halfback as PNG begins tournament with wins In short: Mitchell Moses will miss the remainder of the Rugby League World Cup after being ruled out of the Kangaroos'…”
“Intensity catches up with Wales It was always going to be a difficult Rugby League World Cup debut for Wales, who had lost their previous two games against England by a combined score of 144-0.”
“As the Rugby League World Cup kicks off in spectacular fashion with the Kangaroos taking on the Kiwis on Thursday night, we run our eye over the contenders for the biggest prize on the international stage.”
“…ie says there was a cultural divide between the Wallabies and Rugby Australia before his sacking as Australian coach in 2023, and that he felt sorry for the players while watching a potentially promising Rugby World Cup campaign turn to dust later in the…”
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“The 2031 Rugby World Cup final is seen as an ideal showpiece event.”
“… score, Panthers 14, Knights 22 Sun, 4 Oct, 7:30 pm, Final score, Roosters 19, Knights 18 live Rugby League World Cup live: Australia vs Fetu Samoa, blog and scores The all-conquering Jillaroos begin their women's Rugby League World Cup campaign against…”
“Walsh sought game-changing plays in his country’s 24-22 triumph to launch the Rugby League World Cup – and there were faults, including a drop-out that soared out on the full and was penalised.”
“…score, Roosters 19, Knights 18 Kalyn Ponga remaining in Kiwi Rugby League World Cup camp after surgery on broken arm In short: Kalyn Ponga is having surgery after breaking his arm in New Zealand's 24-22 loss to Australia to kick off the Rugby League World…”
“- Published Harry Smith has been named alongside captain George Williams in England's half-back roles for their Rugby League World Cup opening match against Tonga - with Mikey Lewis left out.”
“A fortnight ago, RUPA’s chief executive Adrian Turner went public with his unhappiness with Rugby Australia over a new pay deal, and in particular the issue of the World Cup windfall.”
“There was an error Australia beat New Zealand 24-22 in a dramatic Rugby League World Cup opener in Sydney, with debutant Jack Bostock scoring a hat-trick to see the hosts snatch victory late on.”
“Jillaroos star Jessica Sergis said a fourth-straight world cup triumph, on Aussie soil, would be the "cherry on top" for a squad she conceded is "getting a bit older".”
“- Published Kallum Watkins has been called up to England's Rugby League World Cup squad as a late replacement after Morgan Smithies was forced to withdraw through injury.”
“More than half a dozen All Blacks – including Will Jordan, Quinn Tupaea and Cam Roigard – were on hand during the Kiwis’ captain’s run on Wednesday ahead of their tournament-opening Rugby League World Cup clash against the Kangaroos.”
““I’m pretty good at only worrying about what’s going on in my life and my circle, and we know in rugby league how things can change quickly in 12 months,””
“The return was also driven by Nawaqanitawase’s desire to play at the Rugby World Cup next year in Australia.”
“Kiss said the Wallabies would try to be at Allianz Stadium on Thursday, where 40,000 fans are expected to watch the Rugby League World Cup opener between the Kangaroos and New Zealand, before the Wallabies take on the All Blacks on Saturday.”
“Australian captain Isaah Yeo speaks as the Kangaroos keep people guessing as to whether Reece Walsh or James Tedesco will play at fullback in the team's World Cup opener.”
“It is difficult not to get excited about the collision coming on Thursday night in the World Cup opener.”
“Having been inspired by Nathan Cayless’s world championship-winning side in 2008, the Melbourne Storm halfback is hoping his 2026 class can build on rugby league’s wave of momentum running through the Shaky Isles by toppling Australia.”
“… be without star centre Len Ikitau for the second Bledisloe Cup clash in Sydney on Saturday, but a three-week delay in World Rugby outlawing hip drop tackles is set to help key backrower Rob Valetini avoid a potential suspension that could have even stretched…”
“… Final score, Roosters 19, Knights 18 Samoa looking to find power in grand final pain ahead of Rugby League World Cup In short: The Rugby League World Cup was officially launched on Saturday with representatives from all 10 men's teams and eight women's…”
“The Bears have also struggled to assemble a top-shelf playing squad and there has been continuing speculation of friction between Meninga and Gardiner, who is coaching Samoa at the World Cup and appears regularly on Sydney radio.”
“Instead, he’s the best part of 200 kilometres south at Coogee Beach with the Kiwi squad for the Rugby League World Cup, and there’s nowhere else the New Zealand-raised fullback would rather be.”
“He is the uncapped attacking livewire who boasts one of rugby league’s most enviable try-scoring records.”
“The All Blacks have lost at other home venues, of course, but never at Eden Park; including winning the Rugby World Cup final in 2011.”
“- Published Jake Connor has been left out of England's Rugby League World Cup squad, with Mikey Lewis beating him to a place.”
“After leaving Saracens in 2011, Venter, who won the Rugby World Cup as a player with South Africa in 1995, worked in roles with Durban-based club side the Sharks, as well as with Italy and South Africa.”
“…4, Knights 22 14 22 →Sun, 4 Oct, 7:30 pm, Final score, Roosters 19, Knights 18 19 18 → The depths of Australia's star power means the Kangaroos will always name squads oozing with class and Kevin Walters's combination for this year's World Cup is no…”
“Walsh refused to give up on his World Cup dream despite initially suffering what was thought to be a season-ending injury.”
“The Rugby League World Cup is expected to be the last time Kangaroos players are paid $40,000 – and the rest of the nations $850 a Test – with the pay gap to be addressed in the next collective bargaining agreement.”
“All of the weapons that have made Brigginshaw great — her skill, her guile, her cunning and class as a playmaker, which she has carried through her 17 years at the top of women's rugby league — were blunted before she even got a chance to use them.”
“The Roosters will just have to live with the fact that most of the rugby league community don’t believe they, already premiership contenders, were able to recruit Cherry-Evans and Reece Robson and remain under the salary cap.”
“…nthers 14, Knights 22 Sun, 4 Oct, 7:30 pm, Final score, Roosters 19, Knights 18 Kangaroos Rugby League World Cup squad named with Roosters' Sam Walker among six debutants In short: Australia has named a 23-strong Kangaroos squad for the Rugby League World…”
“Ellis and Powell has been a near-perfect partnership; with promotion back to Super League, Wembley success in the 1895 Cup, and back-to-back play-off appearances in Super League all culminating in the glorious win at Old Trafford.”
“If Kangaroos coach Kevin Walters hasn't settled on his squad for this month's Rugby League World Cup, several players put their hands up.”
“World Rugby has a year to sort out this mess before the Rugby World Cup in Australia.”
“Before his two-season sojourn in Japanese rugby, and a likely tilt with the Wallabies at next year’s Rugby World Cup, Nawaqanitawase has one rather significant piece of business left in rugby league.”
“They were concerned he might finish his career with “just” two NRL premierships, and whether that was enough for a man who had done everything in rugby league and so much for the Tricolours.”
“Ferguson’s touch football background has seeped into her rugby league career – finishing third for dummy-half runs in 2026 (52) and equal-first across the past three seasons (148) – and has cast her eye towards an Aiken reunion for Australia at this year’s…”
““He creates like no one else can,” says McKinnon, who believes the 22-year-old should be picked for Australia’s World Cup campaign.”
“Then there is the most prized acquisition of the Roosters’ class of ’26 – wing sensation Mark Nawaqanitawase, who was lured to the club after the Wallabies’ disastrous World Cup campaign in 2023 in an effective switch with rugby-bound Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii.”
“…s in the UK in elite women's sport - such as England's football team winning back-to-back European Championships, or England's Red Roses rugby union side claiming the World Cup at Twickenham - the old spectre of sport being seen as a male domain still…”
“…Kiss has questioned the severity of a four-game ban imposed on centre Hunter Paisami, while stressing in-form Roosters winger Mark Nawaqanitawase and rugby-bound teammate Angus Crichton will have to earn their spots in the Wallabies’ World Cup squad next…”
“Crossland’s suspension will be completed during the pool stage of the World Cup if New Zealand notifies the International Rugby League that he would have been selected.”
“Papenhuyzen has landed a gig with Channel Seven for the Rugby League World Cup, starting next month.”
“And as he lines up alongside one of his closest friends for one last grand-final hurrah, before making that long-coming return to rugby with the 2027 World Cup in mind, he can point to a wonderful memento that neatly sums up his Roosters career in two photos.”
“Injuries to fellow Panthers stars Dylan Edwards and Isaah Yeo could mean bad news for Australia at next month's Rugby League World Cup.”
“Choosing the 80,000-capacity stadium in Cardiff, which has hosted the Champions League and FA Cup finals, as well as Wales national team matches in football and rugby, allows both fighters to finally start their preparations for the eagerly anticipated clash.”
“Best has put off a wedding date in the hope he will be called up for the Kangaroos squad for the season-ending Rugby League World Cup.”
“Cleary said it was too early to determine whether Nathan would be fit for Australia selection for the season-ending Rugby League World Cup.”
“Even in 2019, an attendance of 4,674 at the Women's Six Nations game against France set a new record for a standalone Red Roses game away from a Rugby World Cup.”
“A change in the international eligibility rules will allow him to represent the Kiwis for the first time at the season-ending Rugby League World Cup.”
“He’ll get his first look next month when he tours with Samoa for the Rugby League World Cup.”
“If not for a bold gamble to venture into the unknown and away from rugby league’s most dominant juggernaut, Isaiya Katoa’s meteoric rise may never have eventuated.”
“However, the boxing promoter's valuation was never likely to be met at Northampton or elsewhere in the Prem, given Saints' star-studded line-up, the league's £6.4m squad salary cap and rules over players moving between clubs.”
“…4:00 pm, Game not started, Panthers versus Knights - - →Sun, 4 Oct, 7:30 pm, Game not started, versus - - → Marking Herbie Farnworth is just about the hardest job any centre can have in rugby league, but Roosters flyer Robert Toia will not have to do it…”
“Isaah Yeo feared his season was over after he ruptured his pectoral muscle but wants to delay surgery to lead Australia in the World Cup, and is hopeful of closing in on a multi-year contract extension with the Panthers.”
“The Nations League games mark the Republic of Ireland's first competitive action since their World Cup play-off semi-final heartbreak against the Czech Republic in March.”
“Crichton has a two-year Rugby Australia contract and potentially the 2027 World Cup on the horizon, but he’ll still be calling Allianz Stadium home throughout the year with the Waratahs, most likely as a hard-running, sky-blue No.12.”
“- Published It is nearly a year since Canada lost the Women's Rugby World Cup final to England - but time has not been a healer for everyone.”
“That last line means rugby competitions in New Zealand are still more watched than the NRL despite Warriors-mania (and the viewing figures exclude All Blacks Tests), but you get the point: rugby league is a big thing across the ditch.”
“Chanel Harris-Tavita One of the best young halves New Zealand has produced in years, Harris-Tavita shocked rugby league when he quit at the end of 2022 to go travelling.”
“In short: Adam Walton is set to make his Davis Cup Australian team debut in the World Group I tie against Poland in Brisbane.”
“One can assume that, at some point, it would show WNBA or NWSL or Women's World Cup games on its screens.”
“The 31-year-old was selected in the Kangaroos train-on squad for the Rugby League World Cup, but it’s unclear if and when he will play professionally again.”