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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France v Lebanon series cancelled – five days after being announced

A TWO-MATCH international series between France and Lebanon has been cancelled, only five days after being announced. Last Thursday, it was announced that Laurent Frayssinous’…

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France confirm home series with World Cup quarter-finalists

FRANCE will play two matches against Lebanon next month ahead of their World Cup qualifiers. Laurent Frayssinous’ side will play the Cedars – quarter-finalists at…

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Mitchell Moses hails influence of Lebanon’s cross-code coach Michael Cheika

LEBANON captain Mitchell Moses has hailed the influence of coach Michael Cheika after the Cedars were knocked out of the World Cup. Lebanon were eliminated…

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Lebanon saunter into World Cup quarter-finals with 74-12 thrashing of Jamaica

LEBANON rampaged their way into the World Cup quarter-finals with a 74-12 thrashing of minnows Jamaica. With Mitchell Moses running the show and Khaled Rajeb…

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New Zealand inflict 34-12 defeat on stubborn Lebanon as Joey Manu stars

New Zealand managed to overcome surprise package Lebanon in a 34-12 win – but they were made to work extremely hard for it. The Cedars,…

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

FIXTURES AND TV COVERAGE Sunday, October 16, Jamaica vs Ireland, Headingley, Leeds, 5pm Sunday October 16, New Zealand vs Lebanon, Halliwell Jones Stadium, Warrington, 7.30pm…

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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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Lebanon stars welcomed to Leigh

Lebanon’s Rugby League World Cup stars were given a warm Wigan Borough welcome at a civic reception at Leigh Town Hall on Wednesday night (5…

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Grand Final winners decided in Lebanon, Jamaica and Norway

The domestic title winners in Lebanon, Jamaica and Norway have been decided. In Beirut, the Lycans (Grey Wolves) defeated the Wolves 34-12 in a reversal…

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