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“…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…”

“…rs 14, Knights 22 14 22 →Sun, 4 Oct, 7:30 pm, Final score, Roosters 19, Knights 18 19 18 → The Sydney Football Stadium is as modern a football temple as you'll find, but Australia's opening match in the 2026 Rugby League World Cup was like a trip back in…”

“…hers 14, Knights 22 Sun, 4 Oct, 7:30 pm, Final score, Roosters 19, Knights 18 live Rugby League World Cup live: Australia vs New Zealand, blog and scores The Rugby League World Cup begins with a blockbuster between powerhouse nations Australia and New…”

“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.”

“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.”

“- 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.”

“- Published Jake Connor has been left out of England's Rugby League World Cup squad, with Mikey Lewis beating him to a place.”

“…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…”

“- 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.”

“- Published England will relish their underdog tag when they take on a powerful Tonga side in their World Cup opener in Perth on Saturday, captain George Williams says.”

“…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.”

“Beukeboom played in four Rugby World Cups over her career, winning silver on two occasions.”

“We also explain how the bookmakers cover major competitions such as the Six Nations, Rugby World Cup, Super League and NRL, helping you compare their features before placing a bet.”

“… 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…”

“…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…”

“The 2031 Rugby World Cup final is seen as an ideal showpiece event.”

“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.”

“… 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…”

“… 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…”

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

“…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…”

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

“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…”

“Papenhuyzen has landed a gig with Channel Seven for the Rugby League World Cup, starting next month.”

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

“- 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.”

“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.”