#Papua New Guinea

SUVA, Fiji - Tyson Beukeboom celebrated her 50th cap with a try off the bench Friday as Canada defeated Fiji 24-7 Friday in its final test match ahead of next month's Women's Rugby World Cup. Beukeboom is the fifth Canadian woman to reach the 50-cap milestone. Sara Kaljuvee, Gillian Boag and Maddy Grant also scored tries for Canada in a game that…

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…

Dominic Young. Picture by Peter Lorimer TOWERING winger Dominic Young shapes as the only Newcastle Knights player likely to be involved in the end-of-season World Cup tournament in England. Young, the 21-year-old flyer recruited from Huddersfield two years ago, has been earmarked by England coach Shaun Wane after a standout NRL season, during which…

Alex Johnston scores for South Sydney Rabbitohs in the NRL Free rugby league tips, best bets and analysis for Tuesday's Rugby League World Cup clash between Tonga and Papua New Guinea. BBC Three, 7.30pm Tuesday Papua New Guinea+26 2pts 20-21 Betfred Alex Johnston to score a try 1pt 13-5 Betfred, Paddy Power Tonga have never beaten Papua New Guinea…

After a unique and in many ways extremely encouraging 2022, the Dutch men's and women's teams can look forward to a testing 2023. For the men, the year begins with a visit to Zimbabwe and South Africa in late March, where they will complete their Super League programme with three matches against the former and two against the Proteas. Their biggest…

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…

The World Rugby Sevens Challenger Series schedule for 2023 has been released. Two three-day tournaments, including men's and women's competitions, will be held at Markötter Stadium in Stellenbosch on April 20-22 and 28-30. The winner of the 12-team women's Challenger Series will automatically advance to the Sevens World Series 2024, with the winner…

Montenegro's nickname is the Brave Falcons, but the Balkan birds of prey have had their wings clipped even before Thursday's trip to Wembley. Devoured 5-1 by the Three Lions in March, they head to Wembley without the majority of their first choice defence. Six of the seven defenders in the Montenegran squad boast no more than seven international…

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…

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…

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…

The rise of the Pacific nations is adding to the significance of international rugby league for all nations, including Australia. A few sad sacks bemoan the fact that many of the players who represent the Pasifika nations were born in Australia or New Zealand but that misses the point. If the Kangaroos or Kiwis cannot come up with enough…

England star Burgess admits he's doing front-rows an injustice with his current prolific scoring run. Props aren't renowned for try-scoring feats but the big South Sydney forward is in terrific form in this World Cup. "It's four tries in four games - but I'm not really counting," he deadpanned, having only scored four in his previous 25 Tests. "I…

All eyes will be on Wigan's DW Stadium at 14:30, as hosts England face Papua New Guinea in the first of today's quarter-finals. Shaun Wane's side thrashed Greece 94-4 in their final group game last weekend. Can they book their place in the last four, where they'll meet the winner of tomorrow's clash between Tonga and Samoa? PNG provided a reminder…

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…

The men's Rugby League World Cup kicked off with an action-packed set of games: here's five things we learned from the opening round. Australia are still the best team in the world The defending champions are ranked fourth in the world, haven't played an international game since 2019 and their team has drastically changed from the winning lineup in…

The Rugby League World Cup is over with Australia world champions once again and England wondering what might have been. Normal service has resumed. Things were going so well. In fact, England were brilliant in the early stages, beating Samoa, France, Greece and Papua New Guinea before coming unstuck in the semi-final against the star studded…

The sport has made huge strides in recent times with England at the heart of the rise in popularity. Craig Richards' side have received unprecedented backing during the home World Cup and in return they have inspired the next generation. A semi-final against New Zealand proved to be a game too far for England but they have closed the gap in the…

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…

Mitchell Moses can help Lebanon reach the quarter finals Free rugby league tips, best bets and analysis for the 2021 Rugby League World Cup which starts in Newcastle on Saturday. Every game will be covered live on the BBC England to win Group A 2pts 11-10 Betfair, Paddy Power Lebanon to reach quarter-finals 1pt 9-5 Betfair Australia, New Zealand…

Shaun Wane's hosts have eased into the last four on home soil, finishing top of Group A before demolishing Papua New Guinea 46-6 in Wigan last weekend England have prior knowledge of Samoa, having shockingly put 60 points on them in their opening match at St James' Park last month, despite being underdogs for the game. A strong Samoan outfit will…

England have been arguably the team of the tournament so far in the Men's Rugby League World Cup and Shaun Wane's men have seen their price crash for outright glory from 16/1 pre-tournament into as short as 7/2 in places at the time of writing. They began their campaign with a message to the rugby league world in thumping Samoa 60-6 at St James'…

Over a month of incredible action is closing in on its culmination as this weekend sees the 2021 Rugby League World Cup reach the semi-final stage. The rescheduled tournament has seen the hosts storm through to the last four with wins over the likes of Papua New Guinea, France and Greece. Their semi-final will see them once again face Samoa, who…

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…

Richards' side saw off Brazil 72-4 and Canada 54-4 before sealing top spot in group A with a 42-4 defeat of Papua New Guinea in front of a 5000 crowd at Headingley on Wednesday. Australia meet New Zealand at York on Thursday in a decider for top spot in group B, with England set to face the losers in the last four. The Jillaroos are hot favourites…

The Rugby League World Cup gets down to the knockout stages as Australia vs New Zealand and Samoa vs England headline the action. We thought the Australia vs NZ game should have been the final, but that's the way it falls and we have our best Rugby League World Cup betting tips for this weekend's semifinals. 100% Australian!Best Local Bookie!Best…

The final round of group fixtures in both the women's and wheelchair Rugby League World Cup tournaments brings with it the opportunity for two England teams to cement their place at the top of their respective tables. Here is everything you need to know ahead of Wednesday's action… Where: Copper Box Arena, London. When: 11am (GMT) TV: BBC Red…

When is England vs Papua New Guinea on and what time does it start? England vs Papua New Guinea will take place on Wednesday 9th November, 2022 - 19:30 (UK) Where is England vs Papua New Guinea taking place? England vs Papua New Guinea will take place at Headingley Stadium in Leeds, England What channel is England vs Papua New Guinea on in the…

England are one step away from a Rugby League World Cup final on home soil. Shaun Wane's team take on Samoa in the semi-finals, just weeks after defeating them 60-6 in the tournament opener. Host nation England have looked confident and composed throughout the tournament so far, winning three of their four matches with a 40-point margin of…

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…

RTE will show Ireland's crucial World Cup qualifier against Scotland in Hampden Park tonight. era Pauw's Girls in Green will have to overcome Scotland to remain on course for an historic World Cup qualification after the Scots emerged from a titanic 120-minute tussle against Austria last Thursday. Here is everything you need to know about the…

England's journey to RLWC glory steps into sudden death territory on Saturday with a quarter final clash in Wigan against Papua New Guinea. A nation fanatical about its rugby league, and one famous for calling the thirteen aside code its national game, expect wonderful shots of Papua New Guineans crowded round television sets like the one pictured…

The Sports Gazette caught up with the Lebanese rugby league squad ahead of their World Cup quarterfinal against Australia on Friday. They spoke about hybrid nationalities, singing the anthem like you mean it and growing the game in Lebanon. The 2021 Australian census found that almost 250000 people in the country claim some form of Lebanese…

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…

England boss Shaun Wane will have a selection dilemma ahead of his side's quarter-final clash against Papua New Guinea at Wigan's DW Stadium. The 58-year-old has stated that he welcomes the headache, and is "close" to knowing his strongest 17. One of the biggest talking points so far has been England's options on the outside; with three wingers…

The Hundred is a divisive competition, but critics and supporters are generally agreed on one thing. In terms of women's cricket, it's been a force for good. The fast-paced nature of the hundred-ball competition has attracted a whole new audience to the game. Reports are also suggesting that the benefit is evident at the grassroots level with a…

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…

Here are your Rugby League World Cup evening headlines for Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Let us take you through the big stories of today as we continue our coverage of the tournament leading up to the quarter-finals this weekend. Papua New Guinea coach Stanley Tepend says beating England isn't unthinkable but understands the magnitude of 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…

Hello and welcome to Friday's rugby league live news blog. The Rugby League World Cup resumes tonight as New Zealand take on Ireland in round three of the tournament. England play Greece on Saturday with Samoa taking on France for a place in the quarter-finals on Sunday. England head coach Shaun Wane has given nothing away in his 19-man-squad…

Last week, after Australia's 13-7 win over Wales that took them to the World Cup quarterfinals, Lori Cramer and Grace Kemp refused to swap their shirts with their vanquished opponents. They weren't the only ones. Not a single member of the Wallaroos was willing to exchange their green and gold jersey for a red one. "I was happy to swap my shorts,…

While the big names from England and Australia have made impressive starts to their Rugby League World Cup campaigns, there's also been no shortage of standout displays from other nations too. Some of the competition's best individual performances thus far have been from nations less fancied to do well in the World Cup. And with Super League clubs…

Both Sri Lanka and Namibia come into this match on impressive unbeaten runs. It is however Sri Lanka who have beaten the stronger sides in their run. Sri Lanka vs Namibia Predictions Head to Head Sri Lanka Form Sri Lanka Injuries & Team News Namibia Form Namibia Injuries & Team News Sri Lanka vs Namibia Live Stream FAQ My best bet is for Kusal…

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…