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The Latest Breaking News from Rugby League World Cup

Rugby League World Cup: Australia beats Fiji 42-8 – as it happened

Australia overcame an early scare to run away with their first game of the Rugby League World Cup

The Guardian - AU

Rugby League World Cup organisers promise lasting legacy for Newcastle as locals praised

The tournament got underway at St James' Park with England beating Samoa, but it was the impact around the city which has delighted organisers

Chronicle Live

Fans' pride as Rugby League World Cup 2021 kicks off in Newcastle

"Having a World Cup in Newcastle is brilliant. We're really looking forward to it."

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Dom Young double fires England to opening World Cup rout of Samoa

England scored 10 tries to romp home 60-6 against Samoa in the opening game of the Rugby League World Cup at St James’ Park

The Guardian - UK

Rugby League World Cup opening ceremony disaster as Kaiser Chiefs forced to abandon set and first match delayed

The opening match of the Rugby League World Cup was delayed after a big problem during the opening ceremony at St James' Park in Newcastle

Wales Online

Viewers react as PA issue disrupts Rugby League World Cup at St James' Park and Kaiser Chiefs walk off

St James' Park was hit by technical difficulties ahead of the World Cup kick off with spectators and welcome party guests were left bemused

Chronicle Live

Australia begins men's Rugby League World Cup title defence with a 42-8 win over Fiji

Mal Meninga's Kangaroos end their hiatus with a win against the dangerous Fiji at Headingley in Leeds.

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What teams are competing at the Rugby League World Cup? Full list of countries

There are men's, women's and wheelchair rugby league tournament editions being played

Wales Online

England vs Samoa live stream: How to watch Rugby League World Cup fixture online and on TV

Everything you need to know ahead of the Group A fixture

The Independent UK

What time are England playing on TV in the Rugby League World Cup?

England will kick off against Samoa at an iconic football ground

Wales Online

What time are the Rugby League World Cup matches on TV today?

Wales play Cook Islands in their first match

Wales Online

The Rugby League World Cup is starting. How do I watch and when is Australia playing?

The Rugby League World Cup starts this weekend, with the men's sides kicking off on Saturday night, a few weeks before the women's and wheelchair sides join the fray. Here's what you need to know.

ABC News

KEVIN SINFIELD: England have a great chance to end World Cup duck and create legacy

On the eve of the Rugby League World Cup 2021, ex-England captain and Golden Boot winner Kevin Sinfield OBE explains why he thinks this could be the year his country finally deliver on the biggest stage

Daily Mirror

Underdogs England really must win Rugby League World Cup opener vs star-studded Samoa

Former England captain Jamie Peacock has run the rule over the opening game against Samoa, and is expecting fireworks when the Rugby League World Cup kicks off in Newcastle

Daily Mirror

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Proud Newcastle coach expects 'iconic' St James' Park to put on show for the rugby world

The Wallsend-born coach cannot wait to see his home city host the opening game of the Rugby League World Cup

Wales Online

Meet the junior rugby club revitalised by the Rugby League World Cup's grant programme

Cramlington Rockets secured £175,000 of funding from the tournament's CreatedBy programme

Wales Online

Wales captain Elliot Kear taking inspiration from old school pals Gareth Bale and Sam Warburton ahead of Rugby League World Cup

Warburton skippered Wales at the 2011 and 2015 Rugby Union World Cups, Bale will do the same at next month's Fifa World Cup and Elliot Kear leads the Dragons at the Rugby League World Cup. Just 284 days separate their respective birthdays

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Quayside Rugby League World Cup Fan Village opens with food and festivities

Visitors can celebrate the World Cup coming to St James' Park in style with street food, live music and a range of rugby-themed games

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Richie Myler makes Leeds Rhinos contract admission as Ireland star ready for Rugby League World Cup

The 32-year-old will be playing for Ireland at this year's Rugby League World Cup

Daily Record

Free William Hill £2 Shop Bet inside your Daily Record to celebrate the Rugby League World Cup

Have you been glued to the men’s Rugby League World Cup? We’ve teamed up with William Hill to give you a £2 free bet to stake on the tournament.

The Independent UK

The against the odds story of the first Rugby League World Cup

When England kick off the 16th iteration of the tournament on Saturday, they would do well to remember the remarkable story of how the very first one came to be, writes Mick O’Hare

The Guardian - UK

Rugby League World Cup: England primed for tournament like no other

With five real contenders for the men’s crown, and the women’s and wheelchair tournaments getting a deserved showcase, the sport has an incredible platform

The Independent UK

Rugby League World Cup 2022: Full match schedule and how to watch on TV

Everything you need to know about the tournament

The Guardian - UK

Dom Young set for England debut in World Cup opener against Samoa

Dom Young will almost certainly make his Test debut for England in Saturday’s Rugby League World Cup opener against Samoa, after he was named in Shaun Wane’s 19-man squad for the first match of the tournament

The Independent UK

Jack Welsby tipped to take sparkling Super League form into Rugby League World Cup

Welsby starred for St Helens as they won a record-breaking fourth consecutive Super League title

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