Rugby League World Cup
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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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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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