Cook Islands impress against PNG in Women’s Pacific Bowl opener

PAPUA NEW GUINEA 6 COOK ISLANDS 34 TOM SMITH, Santos National Football Stadium, Port Moresby PAULINA MORRIS-PONGA bagged a hat-trick as the Cook Islands silenced…

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Pacific Championships broadcasting schedule

RUGBY LEAGUE fans are set for a blockbusting international calendar this October as the Pacific Cup and Bowl kicks off with Fiji against the Cook…

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Full Pacific Championships schedule revealed

THIS year’s Pacific Cup finals will be held at Parramatta’s CommBank Stadium on Sunday, November 9. The full schedule for this year’s Pacific Championships has…

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World Series axed with new World Cup qualifiers announced

THE FINAL two teams at the 2026 World Cup will be decided by play-off games, with a planned World Series event axed. Eight of the…

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Tonga rise as top nations retain places in world rankings

TONGA have returned to the top four of the men’s international world rankings following their run to the Pacific Cup Final. After beating New Zealand…

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Final Whistle: South Pacific offers hope for international rugby league

SOUTH PACIFIC was the title of one of the great theatrical and movie musicals written by Rodgers and Hammerstein. Some years ago I spent some…

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League Express Podcast #15 – England secure series, IMG gradings divide Rugby League and reaction to Tony Sutton’s comments

Take a look at this week’s episode of the League Express podcast with Editor MARTYN SADLER and Co-host JAKE KEARNAN.  In this week’s episode of…

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League Express Podcast #13 – Wigan Warriors crowned champions, London Broncos promoted and International news with Australian commentator Jason Costigan

Take a look at this week’s episode of the League Express podcast with Editor MARTYN SADLER, Co-host JAKE KEARNAN and special guest Australian Rugby League…

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League Express Mailbag : Monday 19th December

TEESSIDE SUCCESS As a Teessider who attended the Cook Islands v Tonga World Cup Rugby League match at the Riverside Stadium, Middlesbrough, I can categorically…

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Cook Islands star urges more players to switch nations and grow women’s game

COOK ISLANDS co-captain Kimiora Breayley-Nati believes that if more people follow her lead and switch to a lower tier nations for international honours, the game…

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