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 #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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Fiji appoint head coach to lead them into 2025 World Cup

FIJI have tasked Waisake ‘Wise’ Kativerata with leading them in the 2025 World Cup after he took charge at short notice for last year’s tournament….

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Rugby League World – What’s inside the Christmas & New Year Issue

Rugby League World ends its first year back in post-covid production with another bumper issue. “Just because the World Cup has finished and the new…

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Fiji register 30-14 win over brave Scotland in bruising World Cup encounter

FIJI ensured their World Cup quarter-final place with a less than convincing 30-14 win over a stubborn Scotland. People must have been wondering where this…

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Cameron Munster sends out warning shot as Australia aim to improve on opener

Cameron Munster surveyed Australia’s 42-8 World Cup victory over Fiji at Headingley in their first match in almost three years and said: “We should have…

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World Cup Group B Preview: Schedule, squads and players to watch

FIXTURES AND TV COVERAGE Saturday, October 15, Australia v Fiji, Headingley, Leeds, 7.30pm Sunday, October 16, Scotland v Italy, Kingston Park, Newcastle, 2.30pm Friday, October…

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Match officials appointed for first World Cup games with Ashley Klein to referee opener

NRL Grand Final referee Ashley Klein will take charge of the opening match of the World Cup between England and Samoa. The list of match…

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Shaun Wane on Dom Young’s chances of playing Samoa and England’s performance against Fiji

England head coach Shaun Wane says Dom Young has a “good chance” of featuring in their World Cup opener after his eye-catching debut against Fiji….

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