#Cook Islands

Tonga put one foot in the Rugby League World Cup quarter-finals but were made to work hard by a gutsy Wales side. Wales initially rattled Tonga at St Helens and led for most of the first half thanks to Kyle Evans' fine try. But after Daniel Tupou crossed to get Tonga going, two quick tries just before half-time from David Fifita and Keaon…

Moana Pasifika have added the first player of Cook Island heritage to their squad as one of three new signings. In the ninth wave of player announcements ahead of their debut campaign in the inaugural Super Rugby Pacific season, the expansion franchise have unveiled locks Mike McKee, Don Lolo and Veikoso Poloniati as their newest arrivals. The trio…

Will Penisini breaks away to score for Tonga against Papua New Guinea Free rugby league tips, best bets and analysis for Monday's Rugby League World Cup clash between Tonga and Wales. BBC Two & iPlayer, 7.30pm Monday Wales+46 2pts 10-11 BoyleSports, Coral, Hills Tonga had to rely on a last-gasp try to see off Papua New Guinea in their Rugby League…

Rugby League fans will be treated to a sneak preview of the 2021 Rugby League World Cup (RLWC) this weekend, with three intriguing Pacific nations clashes scheduled across a Super Saturday of international matches on Fox. Six countries will be looking to build some confidence and momentum ahead of the 2021 RLWC in England, which was postponed till…

Royce Hunt of Samoa makes a run Free rugby league tips, best bets and analysis for Samoa v France and Lebanon v Jamaica in the 2021 Rugby League World Cup. Samoa v France BBC Two, 5pm Sunday Lebanon v Jamaica BBC Red button, midday Sunday Over 54.5 points in Samoa v France 1pt 5-6 Paddy Power Lebanon -20 on first-half handicap v Jamaica 1pt…

Cook Islands coach Rusty Matua has fired a shot at Rugby League World Cup organisers for handing hosts England a favourable route to the knockout stages after his side were pumped 74-0 in a 14-try demolition at the hands of Australia. Fullback and co-captain Sam Bremner scored four tries in the Jillaroos' tournament opener, in what was her first…

Twelve months later than planned, England kick off the Rugby League World Cup at St James' Park on Saturday afternoon. The host nation are as big as 16/1 to win the tournament with Betfred, who are going top price on Shaun Wane's men - they are as short as 9/1 elsewhere. Despite having not played a competitive game since 2019, Australia are red-hot…

Thanks for joining this morning. The Kangaroos outclassed Fiji but know there's plenty of improvement in the tank with tougher matches to come in the tournament. Dan Walsh is our man on the ground in the UK and will bring you all the latest news from Kangaroos camp. Keep an eye on his work over the coming weeks. It's been a pleasure, as always. See…

Can you take any more semi-final drama? Well, there's a bit more for you on Monday night as the women's tournament reaches the last four. Can the Jillaroos be stopped? Will England be able to fight off the Kiwi Ferns? Here is everything you need to know ahead of Monday's action… Where: LNER Community Stadium, York.

Australia go into the tournament fourth in the latest world rankings but that owes much to their international inactivity, with the holders - who have won 11 of the 15 World Cups - well fancied to retain their title. New Zealand, who won the title in 2008, top the rankings and will be out to put a miserable 2017 behind them after they failed to…

The first international rugby league in almost three years saw some emphatic performances over the weekend ahead of the World Cup in October. New Zealand threw down a marker to World Cup favourites Australia after thrashing Tonga, as Joey Manu played the Test of his life. Anthony Milford delivered for Samoa against the Cook Islands, while Fiji fell…

The final day of group matches at the Rugby League World Cup features the event's first clash between old rivals Australia and New Zealand, as well as the final participants in the various semi-finals being decided. Here is everything you need to know ahead of Thursday's action… Where: English Institute of Sport, Sheffield. When: 11am (GMT) TV: BBC…

When is Australia vs New Zealand on and what time does it start? Australia vs New Zealand will take place on Thursday 10th November, 2022 - 19:30 (UK) Where is Australia vs New Zealand taking place? Australia vs New Zealand will take place at York Community Stadium in York, England What channel is Australia vs New Zealand on in the UK? Australia vs…

When is France vs Cook Islands on and what time does it start? France vs Cook Islands will take place on Thursday 10th November, 2022 - 17:00 (UK) Where is France vs Cook Islands taking place? France vs Cook Islands will take place at York Community Stadium in York, England What channel is France vs Cook Islands on in the UK? France vs Cook Islands…

Here's what you might have missed overnight at the 2021 Rugby League World Cup in England. Tonga were well below their best but had enough strike power to outlast Wales 32-6 in St Helens on Tuesday morning (AEDT). After Test debutant Kyle Evans got Wales on the board first it was Roosters star Daniel Tupou who got Tonga back into the game midway…

With the men's semi-finals now fixed and the women's last four now having been settled, the Rugby League World Cup is truly reaching its moment of truth. There's still plenty to play for in the wheelchair tournament too as the final round of group fixtures approach on Wednesday and Thursday. The last few days have seen the competition go up a level…

Former Kiwis captain Richie Barnett believes New Zealand have performed well short of their potential at the Rugby League World Cup but still have the capability to upset Australia in Saturday's semifinal at 8:30am. TheKiwis haven't got close to a full 80-minute display at this tournament and their inconsistency continued against Fiji on…

Six players from Super League and another six from the NRL could put themselves in the shop window with impressive performances for their nations over the coming weeks. Some big talents could be snapped up by Yorkshire's clubs before the start of the 2023 season, as recruitment continues ahead of pre-season later this year. Below are all the…

England march into the Rugby League World Cup knockout rounds with a clash against Papua New Guinea. The host nation won all three of their group games. Their most recent victory came against debutants Greece in a 94-4 demolition. Shaun Wane's team arguably recorded their best result with a 60-6 win against group runners-up Samoa in their…

Cook Islands coach Rusty Matua has fired a shot at Rugby League World Cup organisers for handing hosts England a favourable route to the knockout stages after his side were pumped 74-0 in a 14-try demolition at the hands of Australia. Fullback and co-captain Sam Bremner scored four tries in the Jillaroos' tournament opener, in what was her first…

Any rugby league World Cup is going to have its fair share of blowouts. Given the talent disparity between the best teams in the world and the rest, it's part of the cost of doing business. The Australians were always expected to easily beat the Cook Islands in their tournament opener at York. And they delivered, running red hot in the cold…

After the four Group A teams got the Women's Rugby League World Cup started on Tuesday, it is the turn of Group B to take the spotlight on Wednesday as world champions Australia and three-time former winners New Zealand kick off their assault on the title. Here is everything you need to know ahead of Wednesday's action… Where: LNER Community…

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…

The Rugby League World Cup group stage is now done and dusted with the knockout stage of the tournament beginning on Friday night. Four fascinating quarter-finals will take place, before the semi-finals and final. For the majority, the group stage played out as expected with blowout scores a common theme, but there was one big shock and few saw it…

Saturday's men's Rugby League World Cup opener between England and Samoa could hardly be more crucial. While no group fixture is win or bust, Shaun Wane's side have the closest thing lying in wait at St James' Park this weekend. Because while they have been handed a favourable draw in this year's event, avoiding both Australia and New Zealand in…

England, Australia and New Zealand have all racked up in excess of 100 points over the course of their two games so far, but while the three usual suspects have got off to a flyer there is still all sorts to play for in the Rugby League World Cup. After two rounds we have seen big performances and big scores, but there have also been some…

Five years on from its last iteration - and a year after it was originally set to take place - the 2021 Rugby League World Cup kicks off this weekend when England face Samoa at St James' Park in Newcastle. Shaun Wane's hosts will be one of 16 sides jockeying to be crowned the best national team on the planet, alongside holders Australia, world…

It's been five years and plenty has changed since the last World Cup, but one thing remains the same - Australia are still the raging favourites. England are determined to avenge their loss in the 2017 final but the bookies don't even have the host national topping their pool group. Tonga was the surprise packet at the last tournament thanks to…

ENGLAND - The Rugby League World Cup is finally kicking off on October 15th, with a match between England and Samoa that does not have a heavy favorite. There is a lot of anticipation for betting on this event after the 2021 tournament was delayed. England+122 Samoa -139 Even though they are the only team with an advantage of playing in their home…

After a one-year delay, the 2021 Rugby League World Cup finally gets underway this weekend with all eyes on the heavyweight contest between England and Samoa which gets the tournament off and running in Newcastle on Saturday. But that's not the only fascinating contest, with plenty more to keep an eye on between now and Wednesday. ENGLAND v SAMOA…

Twelve months later than planned, the 16th World Cup gets under way with the first of 61 matches across all three formats in Newcastle on Saturday afternoon. Here, the PA news agency examines the key talking points surrounding what organisers say will be the biggest and best tournament yet. The four-yearly World Cup cycle was broken by the knock-on…

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…

In addition to some of the impressive performances already happening at St James' Park this football season, more top level sport is heading to the home of Newcastle United over the coming weeks when the Rugby League World Cup heads to the UK. Two Newcastle stadiums will be hosting matches with Kingston Park Stadium also welcoming sides from across…

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…

Here are your Rugby League World Cup evening headlines for Monday October 10, 2022. The Rugby League World Cup was officially launched today in Manchester on what was a busy day for news across the game. 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…

WARRINGTON Wolves has a rich history of having current and former players representing their international sides. As such, the upcoming Rugby League World Cup got us thinking - could we create a dream 17 of Wire players past, present and future drawn from players who have represented the competing nations? We thought that would be too easy so we…

Considering Michelle once sold her jewellery so she and Taliah could fly to Perth to watch Tyrell play a schoolboys game, you'd be brave to say she won't find a way. Just like her daughter continually found a way back after shoulder surgery, a torn anterior cruciate ligament, another shoulder busted in the final two minutes of a Prime Minister's…

Rugby League is a tough sport and there are no tougher competitors in the game than the men of Papua New Guinea, according to former England and Great Britain ace Jason Robinson. The ex-Wigan man should know. He won 19 international caps in League and has come up against opponents from scores of countries in a career that spanned 16 years and both…

Schedule: Cook Islands (Leigh Sports Village, Leigh); Tonga (Totally Wicked Stadium, St Helens); Papua New Guinea (Eco-Power Stadium, Doncaster) World Cup Appearances: 5 (1975, 1995, 2000, 2013, 2017) Best Result: Semi-finals (1995, 2000) Head Coach: John Kear Title Odds: $1001 Now two decades on from one of the golden eras of Welsh rugby league,…

The Rugby League World Cup kicks off on Saturday 15 October as England face Samoa at Newcastle's St James' Park. The biggest and hopefully best tournament in history, sixteen nations will compete across four groups, with Australia looking to make it three World Cup wins in a row. It's getting real now and with that in mind, here's the first of…

Martin Offiah is tipping England to go all the way in the Rugby League World Cup and help right the wrongs of 1995. The record-breaking former Wigan winger, one of rugby league's all-time greats, was in the England team that lost 16-8 in the final to Australia at Wembley 27 years ago but remains adamant Phil Larder's team were robbed. England were…

Schedule: Tonga (Totally Wicked Stadium, St Helens); Cook Islands (Halliwell Jones Stadium, Warrington); Wales (Eco-Power Stadium, Doncaster) World Cup Appearances: 7 (1985-88, 1989-92, 1995, 2000, 2008, 2013, 2017) Best Result: Quarterfinals (2000, 2017) Head Coach: Stanley Tepend Title Odds: $151 One of rugby league's proudest countries Papua New…

Schedule: Wales (Leigh Sports Village, Leigh); Papua New Guinea (Halliwell Jones Stadium, Warrington); Tonga (Riverside Stadium, Middlesbrough) World Cup Appearances: 2 (2000, 2013) Best Result: Group stage (2000, 2013) Head Coach: Tony Iro Title Odds: $501 The Cook Islands will make their return to the Rugby League World Cup after a nine-year…