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Aiken to face Chooks rehab buddy Naividi in Cup semi

Aiken to face Chooks rehab buddy Naividi in Cup semi

Cruising into the knockout phase of the Women's Rugby League World Cup, Australia are preparing for a gritty Fijian outfit to bring a true semi-final test.

'Do everything': Walsh credits Walters chat for return

'Do everything': Walsh credits Walters chat for return

'Do everything': Walsh credits Walters chat for return

'Do everything': Walsh credits Walters chat for return

Reece Walsh says it's "a blessing" to be a sponge around his Australia fullback competitor James Tedesco as he reveals how he got fit for the World Cup.

Unlikely winner emerges from luckless Samoan blow

Unlikely winner emerges from luckless Samoan blow

Unlikely winner emerges from luckless Samoan blow

Unlikely winner emerges from luckless Samoan blow

Ronald Volkman is set to go from Dragons discard to starting in a World Cup semi-final against Australia in the space of 12 months.

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'I'll be back': Cheika won't rule out league return

'I'll be back': Cheika won't rule out league return

Michael Cheika is making an eagerly-awaited return as the NSW head coach in Super Rugby, but says he would love to come back to rugby league again.

Tonga learn semi-final fate after pipping Samoa

Tonga learn semi-final fate after pipping Samoa

A late try to Addin Fonua-Blake has helped Tonga beat Samoa 20-18 and secure a World Cup semi-final against New Zealand.

Lebanon edge France in crazy World Cup golden point win

Lebanon edge France in crazy World Cup golden point win

Abbas Miski has scored an 85th minute golden-point try to help Lebanon pip France 24-20 in the Rugby League World Cup.

Aussies in world record romp over Wales

Aussies in world record romp over Wales

The Jillaroos have cemented a place in the semi-finals of the Women's Rugby League World Cup with the biggest win in the history of international football.

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Mulitalo learns World Cup fate after shoulder charge

Mulitalo learns World Cup fate after shoulder charge

Mulitalo learns World Cup fate after shoulder charge

Mulitalo learns World Cup fate after shoulder charge

Ronaldo Mulitalo will be eligible to feature for NZ in the Rugby League World Cup final, but won't play in their semi-final after making dangerous contact.

'Not set in stone': Bostock's Dolphins future in limbo

'Not set in stone': Bostock's Dolphins future in limbo

'Not set in stone': Bostock's Dolphins future in limbo

'Not set in stone': Bostock's Dolphins future in limbo

Dolphins and Australia star Jack Bostock says he is yet to decide where he will be in 2028 as the outside back becomes a free agent with clubs circling.

Hunt wants new rule to expand Cook Islands player pool

Hunt wants new rule to expand Cook Islands player pool

Hunt wants new rule to expand Cook Islands player pool

Hunt wants new rule to expand Cook Islands player pool

Karmichael Hunt has hailed Cook Islands veteran Brad Takairangi after his final Test and called for a change to the international eligibility rules.

No bull: Walters makes Kangaroos selection policy clear

No bull: Walters makes Kangaroos selection policy clear

No bull: Walters makes Kangaroos selection policy clear

No bull: Walters makes Kangaroos selection policy clear

Kevin Walters says he has not settled on his team for next week's World Cup semi-final, refusing to guarantee Reece Walsh and Tom Dearden starting spots.

Walsh stars in big Kangaroos win to put claim on No.1

Walsh stars in big Kangaroos win to put claim on No.1

Walsh stars in big Kangaroos win to put claim on No.1

Walsh stars in big Kangaroos win to put claim on No.1

Australia have beaten the Cook Islands 66-6 in their World Cup clash in Townsville as the starting spine made a claim to stay together for the semi-final.

Send off mars Kiwis' thumping Fiji win to secure semi

Send off mars Kiwis' thumping Fiji win to secure semi

Send off mars Kiwis' thumping Fiji win to secure semi

Send off mars Kiwis' thumping Fiji win to secure semi

Both teams had a player sent off but New Zealand were far too strong for Fiji in a fierce Rugby League World Cup clash, scoring 13 tries.

'Like no-one else': Samoa whiz shines on and off field

'Like no-one else': Samoa whiz shines on and off field

'Like no-one else': Samoa whiz shines on and off field

'Like no-one else': Samoa whiz shines on and off field

Samoa winger Sua Fa'alogo and rampaging forward Francis Manuleleua have been backed to continue their World Cup blitz in the blockbuster clash with Tonga.

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Why this World Cup could be Lebanon's last for a while

Lebanon play France in their final World Cup group game but their involvement in future tournaments is up in the air.

Mitchell mystery looms large over World Cup

Australia have a fresh Latrell Mitchell to unleash in the World Cup knockout phase as coach Kevin Walters faces a big selection call.

England's World Cup all but over despite win over PNG

England have beaten Papua New Guinea in a do-or-die encounter but seemingly not by nearly enough to keep their Rugby League World Cup hopes alive.

'It's done': Walker certain to part ways with Roosters

Four-time premiership-winning coach Trent Robinson has declared there's no way back to the Sydney Roosters beyond 2027 for star halfback Sam Walker.

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'Pretty cool': Samoa women into World Cup semi-finals

Samoa have reached the women's Rugby League World Cup semi-finals for the first time with a comfortable 24-6 win over England in Sydney.

'Happiest ever': Cook Islands changed life of KL Iro

Cook Islands captain KL Iro will make history against Australia in the World Cup after starring in the 2022 tournament and kicking on with Cronulla.

'Earn it': Holmes is Cooking to get next Dragons deal

Valentine Holmes will play for Cook Islands against old team Australia with a love of his culture and a desire to be part of a Red V renaissance beyond 2027.

Kangaroos halves still in flux before World Cup semi

Australia coach Kevin Walters has not put a line through halfback Sam Walker for the knockout phase of the World Cup despite omitting him against Cook Islands.

'Zero chance': Dearden opens up on Walker swap circus

Tom Dearden is in pole position to keep the No.7 jersey for the rest of the World Cup as he talks about how special that would be, fatherhood and contracts.

Run-it-straight return heralds new era of brutal sport

After a bruising court loss, one of Australia's newest and most brutal sporting contests is back despite grave warnings of the dangers it poses to young people.

'Love this club': DCE open to coaching Roosters one day

He may have ruled out playing for the Sydney Roosters again, but champion playmaker Daly Cherry-Evans says he's open about returning to Bondi to coach one day.

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