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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

Daily Mirror

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.

The Guardian - UK

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.

ABC News

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.

Leeds Live

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

Wales Online

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

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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

Daily Mirror

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

Qualification for the next edition has already started.

The Independent UK

James Tedesco inspires Australia to Rugby League World Cup glory against Samoa

Australia 30-10 Samoa: Tedesco scored a try in each half as the Kangaroos added the men’s trophy to the women’s they won earlier in the day at Old Trafford

The Independent UK

Australia 30-10 Samoa: Holders retain Rugby League World Cup crown in convincing win

Australia romped to a 30-10 victory over Samoa to secure the Rugby League World Cup crown for the 12th time in their history.

Evening Standard

Australia retain Rugby League World Cup crown with huge win over New Zealand in women’s final

Australia 54-4 New Zealand: The Jillaroos have now won the last three editions of the competition

The Independent UK

What time do the Rugby League World Cup finals kick off today and what TV channels are they on?

The Kangaroos have won the men's tournament an incredible 11 times but face a Samoa side who stunned England in the semi-finals, while the Kiwi Ferns face the Australian Jillaroos in the women's final

Wales Online

How to watch Australia vs Samoa for FREE: TV channel and start time for Rugby League World Cup final today

Australia and Samoa will today compete for the Rugby League World Cup trophy.

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Samoan celebrations have dominated Australian streets ahead of the Rugby League World Cup final. Here's why

Marches will be held across Australia in the lead-up to the Rugby League World Cup. And win or lose the game, supporters intently watching Samoa's journey would probably agree, they've already won.

ABC News

The Jillaroos had to pay for their own tickets to get thumped in the first three World Cups. Now they fly business class to the final

The Jillaroos who went to the first Women's Rugby League World Cup in 2000 had to quit jobs, take out loans and raise money in raffles to pay for their own flights. But those struggles built the runway that sent the current side on a business class flight to this…

AAP

NZ aim to stop Jillaroos' three-peat bid

The Jillaroos are on a mission to win a third-straight Women's Rugby League World Cup crown but New Zealand are intent on revenge.

The Guardian - UK

Australia target double success in Rugby League World Cup finals

Men’s and women’s sides face Samoa and New Zealand respectively in back-to-back matches at Old Trafford on Saturday

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Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson sends heartfelt video to Samoa stars ahead of RLWC final

WWE icon and movie megastar Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson issued further encouragement to the Samoan Rugby League team with a passionate message ahead of the Rugby League World Cup final

The Guardian - AU

NRL players’ Samoan loyalty spells trouble for State of Origin

The Rugby League World Cup finalists’ success could have a potentially seismic impact on international eligibility rules

ABC News

Samoa's historic win over England in Rugby League World Cup semi-final prompts street parties across the globe

In 68 years of the Rugby League World Cup, Samoa are the first Pacific nation to reach the final — and their fans' celebrations have poured onto the streets at home and abroad.

Evening Standard

England 6-20 New Zealand: Mele Hufanga inspires Kiwis in Women’s Rugby League World Cup semi-final

England’s dreams of reaching the women’s Rugby League World Cup final were undone by the unstoppable force of Mele Hufanga as New Zealand clinched a 20-6 victory in York.

AAP

Kangaroos braced for boos in RLWC final

Australia's players insist the boos they are going to be given by English supporters at the Rugby League World Cup final are a mark of respect.

The Guardian - UK

England rake over familiar failings after Rugby League World Cup exit

With so many questions unresolved and Shaun Wane’s future up in the air, there is an urgent need for clarity and consistency

AAP

Samoa's Luai to make an enemy of Cleary

They have grown up as best mates, but Samoa's Jarome Luai says he wants to make Nathan Cleary's life a misery in the Rugby League World Cup final.

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