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Fiji star playmaker gives Dolphins a good No.6 headache

Fiji star playmaker gives Dolphins a good No.6 headache

Kurt Donoghoe, man of the match at five-eighth in the gallant loss to Australia, insists Fiji can beat New Zealand and advance to the World Cup semi-finals.

Tedesco gets Australia out of jail against fab Fiji

Tedesco gets Australia out of jail against fab Fiji

Tedesco gets Australia out of jail against fab Fiji

Tedesco gets Australia out of jail against fab Fiji

Australia are into the World Cup semi-finals after a 36-22 win over a Fiji side that threatened one of the biggest upsets in rugby league Test football.

Kiwis crush Cook Islands, send World Cup warning

Kiwis crush Cook Islands, send World Cup warning

Kiwis crush Cook Islands, send World Cup warning

Kiwis crush Cook Islands, send World Cup warning

New Zealand have shown why they are still one of the men's World Cup favourites, thrashing the Cook Islands 82-16 in Christchurch.

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Kiwi Ferns in historic 92-0 whitewash of France

Kiwi Ferns in historic 92-0 whitewash of France

New Zealand have posted their biggest women's rugby league win, scoring 18 tries in a 92-0 World Cup demolition of France in Christchurch.

'Come a long way': how Fifita won over Kangaroos coach

'Come a long way': how Fifita won over Kangaroos coach

David Fifita's career is on the up and the faith of Australia coach Kevin Walters in his talents has fast tracked that development.

The greatest: Jillaroos earn high praise after 78-0 win

The greatest: Jillaroos earn high praise after 78-0 win

The Jillaroos have followed up their 40-0 win over Samoa with a 78-0 thumping of England to further cement their status as World Cup favourites.

'They wanted my undies': Chiefs embrace PNG welcome

'They wanted my undies': Chiefs embrace PNG welcome

Jarome Luai and Brian To'o were given a warm reception by their future home fans as they led Samoa to heavy thrashing of Papua New Guinea.

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Jillaroos star injured during World Cup bloodbath

Jillaroos star injured during World Cup bloodbath

Jillaroos star injured during World Cup bloodbath

Jillaroos star injured during World Cup bloodbath

The Jillaroos have locked in a semi-final berth at the Rugby League World Cup, but their 15-try romp against England came at a big cost.

'Enormous' win over France keeps England alive in Cup

'Enormous' win over France keeps England alive in Cup

'Enormous' win over France keeps England alive in Cup

'Enormous' win over France keeps England alive in Cup

Dolphins star Herbie Farnworth and Knights winger Dominic Young have scored hat-tricks to lead England to a 14-tries-to-zero demolition of France at HBF Park.

Future Chiefs star in PNG as Samoa slaughter Kumuls

Future Chiefs star in PNG as Samoa slaughter Kumuls

Future Chiefs star in PNG as Samoa slaughter Kumuls

Future Chiefs star in PNG as Samoa slaughter Kumuls

Samoa have issued a World Cup statement by hammering Papua New Guinea 64-6 on home soil.

Kiwis ready to Cook up a World Cup storm on home soil

Kiwis ready to Cook up a World Cup storm on home soil

Kiwis ready to Cook up a World Cup storm on home soil

Kiwis ready to Cook up a World Cup storm on home soil

Stung by their opening defeat to Australia, New Zealand are overwhelming favourites to bounce back against the Cook Islands in front of a sell-out home crowd.

Fiji claim record win with World Cup thrashing of PNG

Fiji claim record win with World Cup thrashing of PNG

Fiji claim record win with World Cup thrashing of PNG

Fiji claim record win with World Cup thrashing of PNG

Fiji have one foot in the Women's World Cup semi-finals after demolishing Papua New Guinea 40-4.

'Lots of pressure' on as Walters mulls spinal tap

'Lots of pressure' on as Walters mulls spinal tap

'Lots of pressure' on as Walters mulls spinal tap

'Lots of pressure' on as Walters mulls spinal tap

Australia coach Kevin Walters has an abundance of riches in the spine positions as the battle for fullback and halfback remains an open book in the World Cup.

PNG seek to level playing field in sapping Samoa test

PNG seek to level playing field in sapping Samoa test

PNG seek to level playing field in sapping Samoa test

PNG seek to level playing field in sapping Samoa test

PNG might be rank outsiders in Saturday's home international against Samoa, but their record at home tells a different story.

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Tonga turn focus to Samoa showdown after Lebanon win

All roads lead to a Samoa showdown as Mate Ma'a Tonga continued their undefeated start to the Rugby League World Cup with a 36-0 win over Lebanon.

Hall powers Fetu Samoa to record World Cup win

Sydney Roosters star Amber Hall unstoppable as Samoa's women record their largest-ever win by demolishing hapless Wales.

Stilt-village kid aims to upstage Luai on PNG arrival

Jarome Luai has commanded all the attention in Port Moresby this week, but the home crowd will be cheering for his lookalike in the Kumuls' No. 6 jersey.

After brutal KO, Samoa star wants World Cup to remember

He was knocked out cold in the last World Cup so Chanel Harris-Tavita is adamant Samoa can create lasting memories as they aim to down Papua New Guinea.

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The sights and sounds of PNG's rugby league love affair

Eighteen months out from the entry of the PNG Chiefs into the NRL, Papua New Guinea's love for rugby league shines brightly.

Onwards and Upton-wards from last Aust rout of England

She helped herself to a famous five tries the last time the sides met, but Australia's Tamika Upton isn't expecting the same when the Jillaroos face England.

Meet the mastermind behind Chiefs' NRL talent factory

Joey Grima is short in stature but big on passion for the potential of Papua New Guinea as he sets about unearthing Chiefs and Kumuls players of the future.

'No regrets': why Kangaroos prop made switch from Tonga

Australia prop Keaon Koloamatangi is comfortable with his decision to play as a Kangaroo at this World Cup after he lined up for Tonga in 2022.

Australian accents stand out in Wales World Cup squad

A born-and-bred Queenslander is relishing the chance to make her international debut and help Wales pull off a World Cup boilover against Samoa.

Is this the face of the first homegrown PNG Chief?

Morea Morea is a lightning quick fullback for the PNG Kumuls and his burning desire is to become the Chiefs' first homegrown NRL player.

Back to school: Cheika's league lessons for homecoming

After helping lift the NRL trophy with the Roosters, Michael Cheika takes Lebanon to the World Cup before bringing fresh ideas back to the NSW Waratahs.

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