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'We'll have a yarn': Big Nasty deals with racial taunt

'We'll have a yarn': Big Nasty deals with racial taunt

Nelson Asofa-Solomona is weighing up whether to purse claims of racial taunting against him in an explosive aftermath to his victory over Paul Gallen.

'Match-winner' from bench: Kangaroos coach on Cup team

'Match-winner' from bench: Kangaroos coach on Cup team

'Match-winner' from bench: Kangaroos coach on Cup team

'Match-winner' from bench: Kangaroos coach on Cup team

Australia coach Kevin Walters is adamant he's picked the right Kangaroos side for the World Cup semi-final, sticking by centre Kotoni Staggs.

Tonga history makers hunting another big-name scalp

Tonga history makers hunting another big-name scalp

Tonga history makers hunting another big-name scalp

Tonga history makers hunting another big-name scalp

As one of the architects of Tonga's Pacific revolution, Tui Lolohea wants to end his time on a high by beating New Zealand to reach the World Cup final.

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Nelson sees red after racial taunt, taking out Gallen

Nelson sees red after racial taunt, taking out Gallen

Nelson Asofa-Solomona has claimed he was racially taunted after savagely winning his heavyweight crossover bout with Paul Gallen with a first-round knockout.

Jillaroo eyes Cup final to honour teammate's milestone

Jillaroo eyes Cup final to honour teammate's milestone

The Jillaroos are strong favourites in their World Cup semi against Fiji and Simaima Taufa is eager to keep their unbeaten run going in a teammates' 25th Test.

'Stats don't lie': star Kangaroo weighs in on criticism

'Stats don't lie': star Kangaroo weighs in on criticism

Claiming he is unfairly judged, David Fifita is desperate to prove his critics wrong in Australia's World Cup campaign.

Golden Boot mockery as Nawaqanitawase's treble ignored

Golden Boot mockery as Nawaqanitawase's treble ignored

Just as Reece Walsh missed out in 2025, code-hopping superstar Mark Nawaqanitawase won't be considered for the Golden Boot award because of a rule change.

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Kiwis make crunch Ponga call for Tonga semi-final

Kiwis make crunch Ponga call for Tonga semi-final

Kiwis make crunch Ponga call for Tonga semi-final

Kiwis make crunch Ponga call for Tonga semi-final

Kalyn Ponga is set to complete a miraculous recovery from a broken forearm to feature in New Zealand's World Cup semi-final with Tonga.

We're a happy group: Perth Bears get house in order

We're a happy group: Perth Bears get house in order

We're a happy group: Perth Bears get house in order

We're a happy group: Perth Bears get house in order

The Perth Bears have struggled to attract big-name recruits ahead of the club's 2027 NRL debut, but a former Bears favourite son has hatched a plan.

'I pick, I stick': Asofa-Solomona explains Samoa snub

'I pick, I stick': Asofa-Solomona explains Samoa snub

'I pick, I stick': Asofa-Solomona explains Samoa snub

'I pick, I stick': Asofa-Solomona explains Samoa snub

NRL star-turned boxer Nelson Asofa-Solomona may have lost some Pacific Island fans after conceding he'd never play for Samoa after committing to New Zealand.

Former Kiwis captain ready to take down NZ in Cup semi

Former Kiwis captain ready to take down NZ in Cup semi

Former Kiwis captain ready to take down NZ in Cup semi

Former Kiwis captain ready to take down NZ in Cup semi

Dallin Watene-Zelezniak once captained New Zealand, but the winger is now primed to make history by guiding Tonga past his former team to a World Cup final.

'Significant loss': league world mourns for Langmack

'Significant loss': league world mourns for Langmack

'Significant loss': league world mourns for Langmack

'Significant loss': league world mourns for Langmack

Triple premiership-winning Canterbury great and former Western Suburbs and Sydney Roosters star Paul Langmack has died, aged 61.

Patience urged as next Titan off the rack declares love

Patience urged as next Titan off the rack declares love

Patience urged as next Titan off the rack declares love

Patience urged as next Titan off the rack declares love

Zane Harrison says he wasn't tempted to test his NRL value before committing to the Titans, who hope the halfback will be their long-term playmaker.

'Ego-free' Kangaroos raring for rowdy Samoan semi-final

'Ego-free' Kangaroos raring for rowdy Samoan semi-final

'Ego-free' Kangaroos raring for rowdy Samoan semi-final

'Ego-free' Kangaroos raring for rowdy Samoan semi-final

Picked ahead of James Tedesco for Sunday's semi-final against Samoa, Kangaroos fullback Reece Walsh says team success outweighs any battle for the No.1 jersey.

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'One thing': Kiwis gun reveals key to Ponga miracle

Superstar fullback Kayln Ponga has the captain's run to prove his fitness and make a miraculous return from a broken arm to play in NZ's World Cup semi-final.

Bears royalty lands in Perth to lead new NRL club

Tony Rea is a man who doesn't mince his words and has been entrusted as the Perth Bears' new chief executive as the club prepares to make its NRL debut.

'Up for grabs': Kiwis rake on toes for World Cup semi

Phoenix Crossland took Jeremy Marshall-King's place for New Zealand last year through injury, but the Dolphins gun aims to stay starting No.9 against Tonga.

'Our best is to come': Samoa's Cup warning to Australia

Stirred by a stinging last-up loss to Australia, Samoa are plotting the biggest upset in Rugby League World Cup history against the Kangaroos in Sydney.

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'No harm in it': Kangaroos address anthem silence

Australian centre Kotoni Staggs has been criticised for his decision to not sing the anthem, but he claims his stance is one of respect.

A record win but 'not perfect': Jillaroos get picky

Australia have steamrolled all their opponents in the women's Rugby League World Cup but insist Fiji are a dangerous side to face in the semi-finals.

Ponga back for NZ as Walsh wins Aussie fullback role

Australian coach Kevin Walters has shown his hand with a big fullback call as New Zealand superstar Kayln Ponga returns for the Rugby League World Cup semis.

Kangaroos star floats NRL proposal amid contract circus

With close to half of the Kangaroos squad off contract, Harry Grant has suggested a change to the NRL season to avoid constant World Cup speculation.

Addo-Carr's B sample negative as Eels consider his fate

Former representative winger Josh Addo-Carr is hoping to remain at Parramatta after police say his B sample from a roadside drugs test has come back negative.

Hammer locked in just one day after hitting open market

The Dolphins have secured a huge re-signing as they look to replicate last season's preliminary final finish.

Roosters captain's surprise offer to save Walker future

Sam Walker's Roosters departure now appears inevitable, despite the intervention of club captain James Tedesco.

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