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“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.”

“Legal action is continuing from a number of living former rugby union and league players who have been diagnosed with Traumatic Encephalopathy Syndrome (TES), including the England World Cup winner Steve Thompson.”

“- 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.”

“Football | Cristiano Ronaldo has announced that he will not play for Portugal any more, ending an international career that spanned six World Cups and included a European title and the men’s all-time scoring record.”

“- Published With blow out wins and a convoluted format, the men's group stage at the 2026 Rugby League World Cup did little to dissuade cynics about the unhealthy state of the international game.”

“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…”

“Peter Lowing, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea Small world As a regular viewer of rugby league and a loyal Rabbitohs supporter, it pains me to point out the deficiencies of the current World Cup competition (“Walters mulls spinal tap as pressure on players…”

“…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…”

“They come across as humble, hard-working and completely committed to climbing the mountain that lies ahead as they build to next year’s home World Cup.”

“I had a brief dabble with rugby league before realising I possessed a neck, which seemed to rule out that particular code.”

“- 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.”

“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…”

“…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…”

“…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 → As Tonga's World Cup campaign prepares to hit fever pitch, Tui Lolohea cannot stop smiling even when the young bulls give him…”

“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.”

“Fifita chat everything Rugby League in twice-weekly episodes. - The People Versus: Chaser co-founder Julian Morrow helps consumers get better deals by isolating bad practices in "big business", featuring real stories each episode. - Straight to Tape: The team…”

“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.”

“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.”

“The islands’ gross domestic production per capita soared as a result, from about £2,000 in 1982 to £85,000 in 2025, putting the islands sixth in the world league table, just behind Norway.”

“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.”