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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

OPINION: If you're splashing some hard-earned cash on a New Zealand team to win a World Cup, then the Kiwis men's side seems a better bet than the All Blacks or Black Ferns. The Rugby League World Cup doesn't get the attention or respect it deserves from the New Zealand sporting public. It is every bit as competitive as the rugby union version and…

Schedule: Lebanon (Halliwell Jones Stadium, Warrington); Jamaica (MKM Stadium, Hull); Ireland (Headingley Stadium, Leeds) World Cup Appearances: 15 (1954, 1957, 1960, 1968, 1970, 1972, 1975, 1977, 1985-88, 1989-92, 1995, 2000, 2008, 2013, 2017) Best Result: Champions (2008) Head Coach: Michael Maguire Title Odds: $5.00 The Kiwis enter the World Cup…