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Jillaroos make shock halves call for World Cup final

Jillaroos make shock halves call for World Cup final

Brisbane's Jesse Southwell has replaced Jocelyn Kelleher in the Jillaroos side for the World Cup final as New Zealand make one key change to their men's team.

'We won': Kangaroo shoots down claims of Kiwi dominance

'We won': Kangaroo shoots down claims of Kiwi dominance

'We won': Kangaroo shoots down claims of Kiwi dominance

'We won': Kangaroo shoots down claims of Kiwi dominance

Prop Tino Fa'asuamaleaui has hit back at criticism of the Australia's forward pack ahead of the World Cup final against New Zealand, labelling it disrespectful.

'So beatable': Kiwi Ferns have history on side

'So beatable': Kiwi Ferns have history on side

'So beatable': Kiwi Ferns have history on side

'So beatable': Kiwi Ferns have history on side

The Jillaroos have dominated the Kiwi Ferns for the last decade, but it was a different story in the 20 years prior to that.

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'Kmart foamy' won't lure Storm skipper to Gold Coast

'Kmart foamy' won't lure Storm skipper to Gold Coast

A tongue-in-cheek recruitment drive to lure Harry Grant to the NRL's Gold Coast from Melbourne with a free surfboard hasn't impressed the Storm gun.

League's great entertainers primed for World Cup show

League's great entertainers primed for World Cup show

Kalyn Ponga has spoken of his looming battle with rival fullback Reece Walsh ahead of New Zealand's clash with Australia in the World Cup final.

Ponga stars as NZ book Cup final spot with Tonga win

Ponga stars as NZ book Cup final spot with Tonga win

Kalyn Ponga is 80 minutes from World Cup glory after returning following a three-week lay-off with a broken arm to help New Zealand sink Tonga.

Hat-trick helps 'primed' Ferns secure Cup final spot

Hat-trick helps 'primed' Ferns secure Cup final spot

Fetu Samoa's quest for a maiden Women's Rugby League World Cup final appearance has fallen short, with the Kiwi Ferns blowing them away 32-0 in Newcastle.

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Jillaroo eyes Cup final to honour teammate's milestone

Jillaroo eyes Cup final to honour teammate's milestone

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.

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

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

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

'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.

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

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

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

'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.

Zampa reveals spin plans to be 'purring' for World Cup

Zampa reveals spin plans to be 'purring' for World Cup

Zampa reveals spin plans to be 'purring' for World Cup

Zampa reveals spin plans to be 'purring' for World Cup

Australia's premier white-ball spinner Adam Zampa has England in his sights as he unveils his 2027 World Cup ambitions and gears up for a BBL team change.

Roosters captain's surprise offer to save Walker future

Roosters captain's surprise offer to save Walker future

Roosters captain's surprise offer to save Walker future

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.

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.

Thailand to Kangaroos: Strange days indeed for debutant

Thailand to Kangaroos: Strange days indeed for debutant

Thailand to Kangaroos: Strange days indeed for debutant

Thailand to Kangaroos: Strange days indeed for debutant

Australia debutant Ethan Strange has shut down talk of an early move to the Sydney Roosters, stating he is enjoying being mentored by coach Ricky Stuart.

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'Fresh start': Frizell opens up on move to Wests Tigers

Wests Tigers recruit Tyson Frizell has opened up on what it means to play for Benji Marshall and his hopes to help Tonga create rugby league World Cup history.

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.

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

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.

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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

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.

'Redemption': Katoa's drive to keep firing for Tonga

Tonga are ready to be considered a World Cup heavyweight after a stunning victory over England, but two stars need to overcome injuries to take on Lebanon.

Local hero makes a successful return for fantastic Fiji

Jacob Saifiti has made a winning comeback after a month-long suspension to be among Fiji's tryscorers in big World Cup victory over the Cook Islands.

'Not here to make up the numbers': Fiji coach

Fiji have given New Zealand a real scare in their World Cup opener, going scoreless in the second half while losing by just six points in Newcastle.

Tonga crush England in World Cup game of death

Cheered on by their King, Tonga have taken a giant stride towards securing a World Cup semi-final berth after crushing England in front of a sell-out crowd.

Jillaroos on notice as England crush Wales at World Cup

England winger Amelia Brown has produced a stunning length-of-the-field try during her team's 13-tries-to-one demolition of Wales in Perth.

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