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How NRL's Super League bid could revive a fallen giant

How NRL's Super League bid could revive a fallen giant

Trent Robinson is the architect of France's quest for international rugby league relevance and believes the NRL can play a major role in its renaissance.

Kids kept Kiwi Clark going through dark NRL days

Kids kept Kiwi Clark going through dark NRL days

Kids kept Kiwi Clark going through dark NRL days

Kids kept Kiwi Clark going through dark NRL days

Dual lock of the year Erin Clark opens up to AAP on how his children inspired a career revival from bench player to New Zealand World Cup forward.

Passion play: Twal captains Lebanon under dream team

Passion play: Twal captains Lebanon under dream team

Passion play: Twal captains Lebanon under dream team

Passion play: Twal captains Lebanon under dream team

Lebanon have assembled a cross-code coaching dream team that includes Michael Cheika, Matt King, Nick Davis, Will Genia and Robbie Farah for the World Cup.

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Yeo gives verdict on Kangaroos' fullback shootout

Yeo gives verdict on Kangaroos' fullback shootout

Captain Isaah Yeo has declared there is no wrong answer between Reece Walsh and James Tedesco as the pair fight for the Kangaroos' fullback jersey.

'Close to my heart': Nan put the Fiji fire inside Kurt

'Close to my heart': Nan put the Fiji fire inside Kurt

Fiji firebrand Kurt Donoghoe will be playing for his late grandmother when he brings his explosive talents to the table in the World Cup.

Holbrook earns reward for Knights grand final charge

Holbrook earns reward for Knights grand final charge

Newcastle have extended the contract of coach Justin Holbrook following the club's return to the NRL grand final.

Hughes chasing redemption for Kiwis against Australia

Hughes chasing redemption for Kiwis against Australia

Jahrome Hughes is channelling the lingering anguish of New Zealand's 2022 World Cup semi-final heartbreak into their opener against their trans-Tasman rivals.

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Gagai eyes second World Cup title, with his second team

Gagai eyes second World Cup title, with his second team

Gagai eyes second World Cup title, with his second team

Gagai eyes second World Cup title, with his second team

Nine years after winning the Rugby League World Cup with Australia, Dane Gagai is chasing a second title but this time wearing New Zealand's black and white.

Paulo to use past heartbreak to fuel World Cup charge

Paulo to use past heartbreak to fuel World Cup charge

Paulo to use past heartbreak to fuel World Cup charge

Paulo to use past heartbreak to fuel World Cup charge

Samoa's co-captain Junior Paulo has offered a helping hand to four Newcastle players ahead of the Rugby League World Cup.

'Make him proud': all black and Whyte for Kiwi enforcer

'Make him proud': all black and Whyte for Kiwi enforcer

'Make him proud': all black and Whyte for Kiwi enforcer

'Make him proud': all black and Whyte for Kiwi enforcer

The legacy of Jared Waerea-Hargreaves continues to drive New Zealand prop Naufahu Whyte as he eyes World Cup glory after a dream season for Sydney Roosters.

Over before it began: Perth Bears chief executive quits

Over before it began: Perth Bears chief executive quits

Over before it began: Perth Bears chief executive quits

Over before it began: Perth Bears chief executive quits

Inaugural Perth Bears chief executive Anthony De Ceglie has quit less than 18 months into his tenure at the fledgling rugby league club.

'Tears in their eyes': Ponga proud to represent family

'Tears in their eyes': Ponga proud to represent family

'Tears in their eyes': Ponga proud to represent family

'Tears in their eyes': Ponga proud to represent family

Kalyn Ponga is preparing for the international rugby league arena, grateful for a rule change that allows him to chase glory with New Zealand at the World Cup.

P-plater bailed after horror crash into Newcastle fans

P-plater bailed after horror crash into Newcastle fans

P-plater bailed after horror crash into Newcastle fans

P-plater bailed after horror crash into Newcastle fans

An 18-year-old driver has been granted bail after a car ploughed into a crowd who were farewelling the Newcastle Knights ahead of the NRL grand final.

Aussie coach reignites stand-alone World Cup talk

Aussie coach reignites stand-alone World Cup talk

Aussie coach reignites stand-alone World Cup talk

Aussie coach reignites stand-alone World Cup talk

The coach for Australia's women's rugby league team wants a stand-alone Women's Rugby League World Cup, something that hasn't occurred in 23 years.

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Tonga half cleared for World Cup as Titans prop culled

Tonga have received official clearance to play Junior Amone in the World Cup with Gold Coast prop Moeaki Fotuaika dropping out of the squad.

Melbourne and Munster no more? Star weighs his options

Cameron Munster knows he wasn't up to his best in 2026, but is looking to bounce back with a strong World Cup before future contract negotiations start.

Battle for use of Chiefs NRL team name headed for court

New Zealand Rugby has filed proceedings in the NZ High Court over the decision to name the NRL's Papua New Guinea expansion side the Chiefs.

Parramatta sign four-time champ Leniu to lead the line

Parramatta have officially unveiled new star signing Spencer Leniu, who will reunite with his former Panthers teammate Jarome Luai in blue and gold for 2027.

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'Going to smash this bloke': Gallen warns boxing foe

Two NRL greats will step into the ring for a five-round heavyweight blockbuster that comes down to experience versus an age, size, weight and reach advantage.

'One of the greats': Tupou signs off on Roosters career

The Sydney Roosters will be without dependable winger Daniel Tupou next season, after he confirmed he will retire with immediate effect.

Sidelined Eel earns Lebanon World Cup call-up

Mitchell Moses and Adam Doueihi's withdrawal from the Lebanon squad has led to Mohamed Alameddine earning a call-up for the Cedars' World Cup campaign.

Why sons of PNG legends were forced to skip World Cup

Cooper Bai and Lachlan Lam headline a depleted 23-man Papua New Guinea squad assembled by coach Jason Demetriou.

Long stays, North Sydney and charters in Bears' plans

The Perth Bears are looking at training out of North Sydney between some games when they enter the NRL, as part of a mammoth logistical puzzle for year one.

Knights stars to make Kiwis debuts in squad of brutes

New Zealand have named four newcomers in their Rugby League World Cup squad, including two Queensland greats who have pledged their allegiance to the Kiwis.

Paulo to lead stacked Samoa, nears Eels resolution

Ben Gardiner has been denied the chance to call up Payne Haas, but Samoa's Rugby League World Cup squad remains filled with NRL talent.

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