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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…

A five-try haul for Josh Addo-Carr helped Australia steamroller their way to the 2021 Rugby League World Cup semi-finals with a ruthless 48-4 win over Lebanon in Huddersfield. The Kangaroos shot out of the blocks and never looked back at the John Smith's Stadium as Mal Meninga's men dismantled their opposition in a ruthless omen of their…

What a morning of Test match rugby league as the Kangaroos scrape past the Kiwis 16-14 to book a spot in the Old Trafford final against either England or Samoa. Cameron Murray's second-half try, the only one after the break, proved the difference after New Zealand dominated the first stanza. You can read Michael Chammas' match report from Elland…

Kangaroos head Coach Mal Meninga is facing some tough choices when choosing his final 17-man squad for Australia's Rugby League World Cup quarter-final clash with Lebanon. After topping Group B, Australia look supremely confident going into the game on Saturday. The Kangaroos are unbeaten in this year's tournament so far, scoring 192-points in only…

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…

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…