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The Rugby League World Cup reaches its conclusion this weekend, with the heavily-favoured Australia taking on the unpredictable Samoa at Manchester's Old Trafford. Can Samoa pull off the ultimate upset against the formidable, yet somewhat vulnerable Australians? So, if you're planning to get up, you might as well make it an all-nighter and catch…

It has all the hallmarks of an epic World Cup semi-final and the upset is right on the cards. Michael Maguire's side has taken a lead they full deserve into the break after that Dylan Brown try in the shadows of the half-time siren. It was the second try scored by a Kiwi half after Jahrome Hughes got the opener and Australia's wingers Josh…

ROCHDALE - Talking about the tactical demands of rep footy can be something of a challenge. An alternative title for this might have been'are there tactics in international rugby league?', because it is a legitimate question if what we understand as rugby league tactics actually exist at this level, or indeed, any rep level. Our game is one that,…

In the opening quarterfinals clash, Huddersfield's John Smith's Stadium will play host to the Kangaroos of Australia and the Cedars of Lebanon who have met just once in their respective histories - a 34-0 win to Australia in the group stage of the 2017 World Cup. Australia went undefeated in their three group stage outings and finished with the…

Everything you need to know - Australia v Fiji. Reigning champions Australia kick-off their Rugby League World Cup campaign against Fiji on Saturday. Australia defeated England 6-0 in the 2017 World Cup final Down Under, and will be looking to make it three title wins in a row, having also claimed the trophy at the 2013 tournament. Fiji have…

From the big halfback decision to which nation will be Australia's biggest challenge, there's several question marks still hovering over the Kangaroos. Daly Cherry-Evans gets first shot at halfback - but the race is still wide open - and will Mal Meninga's decision to rest several stars in the opening game open the door for others to nail down…

FRANCE Team alias: Les Bleus/ Les Tricolores/ The Chanticleers World Ranking: 9th Coach Laurent Frayssinous has predicted his team can defy the odds and do the country proud this month after France was announced last month as hosts for the next World Cup in 2025. With 21 of his 24-man squad drawn from the English Super League, including former…

Here are your Rugby League World Cup evening headlines for Tuesday October 11, 2022. With nations beginning to name their squads, let us take you through the big stories of today as we start the countdown to this year's tournament which begins on Saturday with England taking on Samoa at St James' Park in Newcastle. Jason Taumalolo has lifted the…

It's the international tournament Australia has won more often than their rivals combined. Over the next two months, the Kangaroos will defend their Rugby League World Cup title in England against 15 other teams determined to knock them off their post. The star-studded Kangaroos cast will include Melbourne's Cameron Munster, who has week…

Just as the dust settles on the 2022 NRL premiership, let's get cracking and start talking about next season! Will the Panthers make it three in a row? How will The Dolphins go in their inaugural season? Who is under the most pressure and who will be the superstar for their side? I have taken the liberty of putting together my predictions for the…