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'Deepest sense of belonging': Ponga switches to NZ

Superstar Newcastle fullback Kalyn Ponga is available to represent New Zealand after a meeting of the International Rugby League board.

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Staggs' loyalty clear ahead of World Cup call

Brisbane star Kotoni Staggs' commitment to Australia at next year's Rugby League World Cup is reliant on one thing.

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Sydney to host Tonga-Samoa World Cup blockbuster

The draw has been released for the 2026 Rugby League World Cup with Australia in the same pool as Fiji, New Zealand and the Cook Islands.

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Cook Islands smash South Africa, book World Cup ticket

Cook Islands have booked their spot in a fourth Rugby League World Cup, turning it on to beat South Africa 58-6 in Sydney.

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Tonga, Samoa set for showdown in new World Cup format

Officials are set to unveil a unique format for the 2026 Rugby League World Cup, which will include Samoa and Tonga facing off while in opposite groups.

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Australia to host 2026 Rugby League World Cup

Australia have been handed hosting rights to the 2026 Rugby League World Cup, with some matches to also be played in Papua New Guinea.

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Australia poised to win race to host Rugby League World Cup in 2026

Australia are the frontrunners to win the race to host the next Rugby League World Cup in 2026, with an announcement due in the near future

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Lebanon gesture that showed Cheika's NRL credentials

Jacob Kiraz says NRL coaching candidate Michael Cheika has a gift for inspiring his players, as evidenced by a gesture from the last Rugby League World Cup.

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Shaun Wane U-turns to call up Harry Newman for new-look England

Shaun Wane had said he would not pick Leeds centre Harry Newman due to concerns over his attitude, but he is set to make his Test debut on Sunday

The Guardian - UK

2026 Rugby League World Cup to be hosted in southern hemisphere

France pulled out of hosting the tournament in May.

The Independent UK

Qatar make shock bid to stage 2025 Rugby League World Cup after France pull plug

Qatar are expected to make a bid to stage another major global sporting event, following on from their hosting of the football World Cup in 2022

Daily Mirror

Qatar emerges as surprise contender to host 2025 Rugby League World Cup

The Gulf nation has never played an international rugby league match.

The Independent UK

Qatar steps up to join bidders for next Rugby League World Cup in 2025

Qatar is among four nations to have expressed an interest in staging the next Rugby League World Cup after France pulled out as hosts

The Guardian - UK

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The Independent UK

Rugby League World Cup in doubt as France withdraw as hosts

The move affects the men’s, women’s and wheelchair tournaments

The Guardian - UK

2025 Rugby League World Cup in doubt after France pull out of staging event

The 2025 Rugby League World Cup is in serious doubt after the hosts, France, confirmed they would not be able to stage the tournament due to funding cuts

Daily Mirror

Rugby League World Cup plans in turmoil after France pull plug on 2025

France become second host to bail on hosting the 2025 tournament due to financial difficulties leaving international rugby league facing yet more turmoil and chaos

The Guardian - UK

Shaun Wane still ‘tortured’ by England’s Rugby League World Cup exit

Shaun Wane is still “tortured” by England’s failure to win last year’s Rugby League World Cup as a three-match Test series with Tonga this autumn looks likely to be the first major step to the next tournament in 2025 for his side.

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Sydney Roosters teen prodigy Joseph Sua'ali'i bestowed Samoan Chief title

Sydney Roosters and Toa Samoa Rugby League World Cup star Joseph Sua'ali'i received Matai chiefly titles by village elders in Samoa.

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Samoa's Rugby League World Cup side receive heroes' welcome on trip home to Apia

Samoa might have gone down in last month's Rugby League World Cup final, but they have returned to the island nation as heroes.

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Sam Lisone maps out Leeds Rhinos vision and gives Georgia Hale transfer update

Lisone's partner played for the Kiwi Ferns during the Rugby League World Cup.

Wales Online

Wordle, Queen, Ukraine and lateral flow: What people have been Googling in 2022

The Women’s Euros – won by England in the summer – also appeared in the top 10, as did the Rugby League World Cup

Daily Mirror

Jon Wilkin admits World Cup was 'too ambitious' and jokes of 'sinister' plot to derail Australia

England may have been "too ambitious" with this year's Rugby League World Cup project, says former star Jon Wilkin, who has joked about his "sinister" plan to sabotage Australia

Daily Mirror

Rugby League World Cup winner hands over medal box to young fan in heartwarming moment

Australia beat Samoa in the Rugby League World Cup final at Old Trafford on Saturday and one lucky fan was given a dream piece of signed memorabilia from their star stand-off

The Independent UK

The 2021 Rugby League World Cup ‘shows where the international game is going’

Qualification for the next edition has already started.

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