When Rob Hawkins replied to what he thought was an advert to play wheelchair basketball in 2014 he could not have imagined he would be a key part of an England side defending their Rugby League World Cup title.
Brad Fash joins York Knights having left Hull FC after more than a decade with his hometown club.
Zac Lipowicz postpones a move to Perth Bears to remain with Super League winners Wakefield Trinity for 2027.
Harry Grant is just one of a clutch of Australian stars whose future is the subject of daily conjecture. For now, though, he only has eyes for Sunday’s World Cup final against New Zealand.
The 2030 Rugby League World Cup tournament will be hosted by the USA and the Pacific Islands, but the five host cities are yet to be confirmed.
Samoa and Tonga have been elevated to Tier 1 nations as the 2030 World Cup is set to be hosted on their home soil.
The Broncos have suffered an early setback in their bid to bounce back from their disastrous premiership defence with Josiah Karapani banned for the first two rounds of the 2027 season.
Abbi Church has made a home for herself on the wing for the Jillaroos and is scoring tries for fun.
He helped lead Brisbane to a drought-breaking premiership in 2025. Now, the game’s premier prop intends to do the same at South Sydney.
The Samoa star is suspended after showing his frustration at the officiating in his side's loss to Australia in the Rugby League World Cup semifinal. .
Rugby league will take the Magic concept it invented in 2007 on the road across 12,000km and up to 17 time zones in an audacious structure for its next IRL World Cup.
Payne Haas dominated fitness drills on his first day at South Sydney training but won’t start contact work until January, with the former Broncos prop again forced to shut down theories on why he left the biggest club in Queensland.
Spencer Leniu has called out the pay disparity between Kangaroos players and the rest of the nations, declaring “our little nations carried” the World Cup after Samoa and Tonga bowed out of the tournament.
The new international eligibility criteria for rugby league was announced on Monday, as Samoa forward Spencer Leniu claimed World Cup organisers had “used our people to sell games”.
The NRL’s free agency period is heating up, with a number of big names closing in on new deals now that November 1 players are officially able to speak to rival clubs.
Following days of speculation, it has been confirmed that the 2030 Rugby League World Cup will be held in cities across the USA and the Pacific … and it’ll look a little different to this year’s.
Rugby league’s international eligibility rules have been relaxed once again in a major change, with players now allowed to represent the country their great-grandparents were born in.
Kalyn Ponga has 11 screws and a plate in the arm he broke less than a month ago, but he would love nothing more than to finish 2026 with a little bit more metal if it means the Kiwis win the World Cup.
Official squads, team lists and schedule for the semi-finals of the 2026 Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup.
IRL Rugby League World Cup 2030 Men’s and Women’s tournaments will adopt a Magic Round format and be staged in cities across the Pacific and United States of America with more teams to be involved.
After bringing so much passion and colour to the 2026 World Cup, Tonga and Samoa said goodbye at the semi-final stage as the Kiwis and Kangaroos flexed their considerable muscle.
The stage is set for an epic Women's World Cup Final after defending champions Australia and their arch-rivals New Zealand won through to the decider with contrasting semi-final victories.
Shaun Johnson was bang on the money with his explosive post match criticism of referee Adam Gee on Sunday night.
Brad Fittler says the Kangaroos answered the challenge from Samoa after a spine-tingling pre-game moment.
There was a moment early in his comeback match for New Zealand against Tonga in Newcastle on Saturday night when Kalyn Ponga knew his broken arm was fully healed. .
It’s locked in. Australia will take on New Zealand in next Sunday’s World Cup final, a repeat of the epic thriller which kicked off the tournament.
On a fractious night in Sydney that ended with Australia reaching yet another Men's Rugby League World Cup final, it was no surprise to see Reece Walsh centre stage – for better or worse.
Jodie Boyd-Ward will become the first player in Wheelchair Rugby League history to win 50 caps when she leads Wales against New Zealand.
Star front rower Spencer Leniu is set to begin his Parramatta Eels career on the sidelines after being hit with a ban for his spray at referee Adam Gee as Samoa fell apart in a World Cup implosion against Australia.
Australia is into another World Cup final but many of the talking points surrounded the ill-disciplined and error-riddled performance of the Samoan players.
Australia is through to the World Cup final after a standout performance Reece Walsh and Tom Dearden as some of Kevin Walters’ big selection calls paid off.
World Cup winning halfback Shaun Johnson has blasted the officiating during Australia’s 44-12 win, believing Samoa weren’t “given a fair shot”.
Rugby league's Davids have gotten much bigger in recent times but Australia's win over Samoa in the World Cup semi-final was a reminder of Goliath's power. .
Reece Walsh scores a hat-trick as Australia reach the Men's Rugby League World Cup final by overwhelming a Samoa side left fuming by a series of refereeing calls against them.
The Kangaroos will meet New Zealand in the World Cup Final after a 44-12 win over Samoa in Sunday's semi-final at Allianz Stadium.
Spencer Leniu leaves the field after he was sent to the sin bin.
Tom Dearden throws a dummy and beats Samoa's defence to score the first try.
The original was epic, but the rematch will be even better with Australia to play New Zealand on Sunday night in a World Cup final that will be lit up by Reece Walsh and Kalyn Ponga.
The Jillaroos have been in another stratosphere at the Rugby League World Cup, but Fiji Bulikula showed extraordinary fight to almost bring them back down to Earth. .
Andrew Voss declared it may be “the greatest sporting theatre we have ever witnessed”.
The Jillaroos have set up a trans-Tasman World Cup final showdown but only after they survived an almighty scare from Fiji who have unearthed a future NRLW star.
The Jillaroos have qualified for the Rugby League World Cup final, but only after surviving an almighty scare against tournament debutant Fiji at Sydney Football Stadium.
Thanks to a Reece Walsh hat-trick, the Kangaroos have thrashed Samoa at Allianz Stadium to set up a blockbuster showdown with New Zealand in next week’s final.
Four tries from winger Abbi Church have helped the Jillaroos see off Fiji to progress to another World Cup Final against the Kiwi Ferns.
Australia have reached their fifth successive Women's Rugby League World Cup final as they seek a fourth consecutive title - but they were made to work harder than anyone expected.
Jillaroos superstar Jaime Chapman has the ball ripped away from her by Fijian captain Sereana Naitokatoka, and the underdogs in the following set.
The Kangaroos will face New Zealand in the Rugby League World Cup final after overwhelming Samoa 44-12 at Sydney Football Stadium.
Sydney Roosters premiership player Sam Walker is reportedly open to a code switch with an eye on representing the Wallabies at next year’s Rugby World Cup in Australia.
Kevin Walters has changed the Kangaroos side in a late decision to drop James Tedesco before Sunday's match.
With Allianz Stadium a sell-out the only way to see this incredible showcase of rugby league is on Channel Seven at 8.05pm AEDT.
It took all their power and all of Kalyn Ponga's brilliance and toughness, but after getting past Tonga in Newcastle the World Cup is within New Zealand's grasp. .
During some of the hard times Broncos centre Kotoni Staggs endured during the 2026 NRL season, there was someone who always checked in on him to see how he was going – Kangaroos coach Kevin Walters. .
Perth Bears hoped to play their return match at their spiritual home, North Sydney Oval, but grade cricket is standing in the way.
Super League side Hull FC Hull FC confirm the signing of NRL forward Josh Kerr on a two-year deal and announce James Bell has been released.
Kalyn Ponga's return to Rugby League World Cup action, just 23 days after breaking his arm, was a risk. But New Zealand head coach Stacey Jones felt it was a risk worth taking - and was proved right.
Kalyn Ponga was “adamant” he would return to the field after suffering a disastrous broken arm in the Kiwis’ World Cup opener.
Kalyn Ponga returns from a broken arm to inspire New Zealand to victory in a pulsating encounter with Tonga as they reach their first World Cup final since 2013.
New Zealand has marched into the World Cup final on the back of a clinical second half performance to beat Tonga 34-10 in difficult conditions in Newcastle on Saturday night.
The next Rugby League World Cup could be headed to the United States as the game tries to take advantage of its popularity among people from the Pacific nations.
Tonga won the epic pre-game standoff with a defiant stare down for the ages, but New Zealand won on the scoreboard and booked their spot in the World Cup final after handling the wild conditions in Newcastle.
The destructive Mele Hufanga barges over for a try against Samoa.
New Zealand's women will hope it is fourth time lucky after defeating Samoa 32-0 to reach next Sunday's Rugby League World Cup final.
A Stacey Waaka hat-trick and masterful kicking game from skipper Raecene McGregor has guided New Zealand to a strong 32-0 World Cup semi-final win in Newcastle.
New Zealand is the first team through to the women’s Rugby League World Cup final after Stacey Waaka scored a hat-trick and set up a try to guide them to a comfortable 32-0 victory over Samoa.
New Zealand cross-code superstar Stacey Waaka leads her country to another women's Rugby League World Cup final, scoring three tries in a dominant win over Fetu Samoa. .
The next World Cup will bring major internationals to the US for the first time since the England-New Zealand Denver Test in 2018.
Samoa's Laikha Clarke puts a crunching hit on New Zealand's Apii Nicholls.
Raiders star Hudson Young has reportedly agreed to a two-year deal with the PNG Chiefs.
Nelson Asofa-Solomona – at 201 centimetres and 137 kilograms – is a man who, if so inclined, can inflict serious damage. With much power comes much responsibility.
Kalyn Ponga returns to the field 23 days after breaking his arm to lead New Zealand to its first Rugby League World Cup final since 2013. .
Wests Tigers reportedly made a “secret” $9 million play to try and lure Nathan Cleary, in a package deal that would have seen his partner, Matildas star Mary Fowler, A-League-bound.
Jillaroos stalwart Simaima Taufa was eyeing a semi-final win against an “unreal” Fiji Bulikula side, citing extra motivation with good friend Kezie Apps bringing up 25 Test caps.
Hudson Young on what he thought about Port Moresby – and working with Ricky Stuart again.
Four years after becoming the first Pacific nation to play in a World Cup final, Samoa are on the cusp of repeating the feat and their motivation is the same.
He’s the underrated cog in the all-powerful New Zealand machine as the Kiwis push for World Cup glory.
The view from within is that Wales should not be judged solely by scorelines at the Women's Rugby League World Cup.
Junior Paulo and his Samoa teammates are receiving support from all over the world.
The former Bulldogs, Magpies, Blues and Kangaroos great, who died this week, came from the era of true rugby league characters – so he had plenty of material.
After years of complications with developers and an eventual price tag of more than $40 million, Cronulla finally have a home base again. Now for a new stadium.
Nelson Asofa-Solomona has explained his decision to rush a fan and threaten to punch them immediately after his brutal KO win against Paul Gallen, suggesting the punter threw a projectile at him and was also making an ape gesture.
Australian forward Kai O'Donnell returns to Leigh Leopards after a spell in the NRL with North Queensland Cowboys.
For Paul Gallen, it was one fight too many.
Australia will play defending champions England while France takes on Ireland in next Tuesday’s semi-finals of the 2026 World Cup after the third round of pool games were completed.
Josh Addo-Carr is set to be cleared by the Eels board after a false positive roadside drug test.
England captain Lewis King says his side relish "high-pressure games" after they beat Ireland to secure top spot in Pool A en route to the semi-finals of the Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup.
The NRL may consider stepping in after the CEO of the club’s controversy-plagued owners, the Holman Barnes Group, was abruptly stood down this week.
After police confirmed there would be no action against him, the premiership-winning winger is poised to resume his NRL career with the blue and golds.
On the eve of the 2026 World Cup semi-finals, we take a look back at the magical moment when renowned big-game player Stephen Crichton sent Samoa into the final of the 2022 tournament.
After missing the chance to pitch to Nathan Cleary and Zane Harrison, the Chiefs are turning their attention to premiership-winning Roosters halfback Sam Walker.
The two front-row enforcers tangled when South Sydney and the Roosters met in round 27. On Sunday, they go head to head in the World Cup semi-final.
The Penrith superstar will have a third surgery in the next fortnight – and when Penrith officials expect him to be back.
It is 12 months since the Tonga forward was hospitalised after a series of head knocks and forced to sit out the 2026 season. But that hasn’t stopped him from playing a role in his country’s World Cup campaign.
Bradman Best reveals he felt a “bit disrespected” by Peter O’Sullivan, leading to his surprise public dig in the media at the Knights’ former recruitment manager.
A miffed Ricky Stuart says he finds the Hudson Young contract saga “difficult” believing the star back rower’s decision on his future is being “absolutely” driven by money.
They may be World Cup rivals but Scotland's Olivia Fulton and Ireland's Melanie Griffith share a common goal to get more women involved in Wheelchair Rugby League.
Natural footy players with a natural connection - that's what the Maroons quartet of Tom Dearden, Reece Walsh, Cameron Munster and Harry Grant bring to the table for the Kangaroos.
It was hailed as the “greatest” moment in Tongan sporting history.
England forward Owen Trout served a one-month ban after testing positive for cannabis.
Four years ago, Tara Jones played in a Rugby League World Cup semi-final for England. This Saturday, she will be refereeing one.
Warrington Wolves announce contract extensions for prop forwards James Harrison and Luke Thomas.
