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Dream team: James Graham and Sam Burgess embrace after an NRL game.

Bennett backs Burgess, Graham as World Cup coaching duo; Brigginshaw retires from Origin

Shaun Wane is gone as England coach – now Wayne Bennett has nominated his dream team to lead the Poms into the World Cup.

  • Christian Nicolussi

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Harry Grant (right) has backed Eli Katoa (left) to make an emphatic comeback in 2027.

Golden Boot winner issues Katoa update, as Walters reveals Kangaroos position

As a Queensland star gave an update on his teammate’s tragic situation, his Kangaroos coach revealed he was yet to start extension talks ahead of the World Cup.

  • Nick Wright
Queensland State of Origin star Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow.

Tabuai-Fidow makes huge call on 2026 World Cup

Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow has told a throng of Samoan fans he will play for them rather than Australia at next year’s World Cup.

  • Joel Gould and Scott Bailey
James Tedesco skippered Australia to a World Cup win at the end of last year.

Channel Seven splashes $12 million for Rugby League World Cup

Channel Seven has signalled its intention to be at the NRL broadcast table by committing itself to the largest broadcast deal in international rugby league history.

  • Michael Chammas
Ukrainian national rugby league team players Jonah Ngaronoa and Tom Mencinsky.

Ukraine calls for Australian reinforcements as it launches bid to take on the world

Having shown its fight and grit on the battlefield, Ukraine is now turning its attention to the sports field.

  • Rob Harris
Adam Hills of Australia looks for a pass during the Physical Disability Rugby League World Cup match between England and Australia  at Victoria Park on October 23, 2022 in Warrington, England. (Photo by Ashley Allen/Getty Images for RLWC) WARRINGTON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 23: Adam Hills of Australia looks for a pass during the Physical Disability Rugby League World Cup match between England and Australia at Victoria Park on October 23, 2022 in Warrington, England. (Photo by Ashley Allen/Getty Images for RLWC)

Adam Hills turned down King Charles’ birthday party to go to footy training

The comedian will be the first Australian to take on a prestigious rugby league role in the United Kingdom.

  • Adam Pengilly
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Jack de Belin will play for Papua New Guinea in the Pacific Championships.

De Belin to play for Papua New Guinea in end-of-year Tests

The Dragons forward has decided to play for the Kumuls despite last year appearing to close the door on ever representing PNG, saying he would “feel like a bit of a fraud”.

  • Scott Bailey
Roosters prop Jared Waerea-Hargreaves.

Last throw of the dice: Move that could stamp Waerea-Hargreaves’ Vegas ticket

Veteran Kiwi prop was set to miss the Roosters’ season opener in the USA next year after being banned for seven games - but a new development may yet see him board the plane.

  • Adam Pengilly
International Rugby League chairman Troy Grant.

After rebuilding a ‘tuck shop operation’, International Rugby League boss set to quit

Days after announcing a significant boost for rugby league’s global growth, former NSW deputy premier Troy Grant is poised to walk away from his role.

  • Adam Pengilly
The Kangaroos will have to wait until 2026 to defend the World Cup.

League World Cup pushed back, Kangaroos tours to return

The Kangaroos will need to wait until 2026 to defend the World Cup, while the women will soon have a FIFA-style stand-alone tournament.

  • Adrian Proszenko