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Tonga turn focus to Samoa showdown after Lebanon win
Mate Ma'a Tonga have turned their attention to an enticing showdown with Toa Sam...
Jack Brady (AAP) 26 Oct 2026
Fiji star playmaker gives Dolphins a good No.6 headache
Fiji five-eighth Kurt Donoghoe says he is willing to play in the No. 6 position...
Joel Gould (AAP) 26 Oct 2026
Future Chiefs star in PNG as Samoa slaughter Kumuls
Jarome Luai and Brian To'o were showered with gifts in their first match in Papu...
George Clarke (AAP) 26 Oct 2026
'Come a long way': how Fifita won over Kangaroos coach
Kevin Walters says that when David Fifita is smiling then "good things happen" a...
Joel Gould (AAP) 26 Oct 2026
Fiji claim record win with World Cup thrashing of PNG
Fiji are on the cusp of claiming a Women's Rugby League World Cup semi-final ber...
George Clarke (AAP) 26 Oct 2026
Kiwis crush Cook Islands, send World Cup warning

Competition heavyweights New Zealand have survived an early Cook Islands surge to demolish the Kukis 82-16 for their first win of the Rugby League World Cup.

Stilt-village kid aims to upstage Luai on PNG arrival

When Papua New Guinea face Samoa in the Rugby League World Cup, a five-eighth with flowing locks wearing headgear and boasting a wicked sidestep will be the centre of attention.

After brutal KO, Samoa star wants World Cup to remember

Chanel Harris-Tavita can't remember much of the last World Cup final he played in, which is why he is desperate to ensure he gets back there with Samoa.

'No regrets': why Kangaroos prop made switch from Tonga

Keaon Koloamatangi has revealed why he couldn't knock back the opportunity to represent Australia at the World Cup after previously doing the same with Tonga.

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Joel Gould (AAP) Oct 23, 2026
Best gives big contract hint before Kangaroos debut

Australia debutant Bradman Best hopes he can get an extension at Newcastle sorted as he declared that money would not be the driving factor in determining his next deal.

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Joel Gould (AAP) Oct 23, 2026
Best and Fifita to make Kangaroos debuts, Dodd back for Jillaroos as teams look to continue winning ways at World Cup

David Fifita and Bradman Best's wait for a first cap in an Australian jumper is over, with the pair amongst four debutants to run out against Fiji on Sunday night.

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'Toughest man alive' leads PNG towards World Cup dream

When injured Papua New Guinea international Cooper Bai was asked which current Kumul would have the biggest influence on the World Cup the answer was on the tip of his tongue."That's easy ...

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Joel Gould (AAP) Oct 21, 2026
'Redemption': Katoa's drive to keep firing for Tonga

Isaiya Katoa has revealed it felt like "redemption" for Tonga to knock off England, as the island nation puts its hand up for consideration as a true heavyweight of the World Cup.

Roosters star Paki to make Jillaroos World Cup debut

Sydney Roosters premiership winner Sariah Paki will become a dual international as one of two new faces making their Jillaroos debuts In Saturday night's World Cup clash against England.

Young Fijian flyer is developing a flair for tries

It's been a whirlwind ride for young Fijian centre Solomone Saukuru but he's developing a certain pattern with his rugby league. After nearly a full season in NSW Cup for Western Suburbs this year, th...

Local hero makes a successful return for fantastic Fiji

Fiji prop Jacob Saifiti has enjoyed some football redemption at his home ground, scoring a try in the Bati's 40-12 win over the Cook Islands in their opening World Cup Pool A game.

Tonga crush England in World Cup game of death

England's hopes of reaching the World Cup semi-finals are already on life support after suffering a 30-12 loss to world No.5 Tonga in their blockbuster showdown in Perth.

Veteran Martin leads from front in final PNG campaign

Playing his farewell World Cup campaign for Papua New Guinea, Rhyse Martin has helped steer the Kumuls to a gritty 42-18 win over Lebanon. Martin scored a try and didn't miss with the boot in seven co...

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