Australia inflict heartbreaking 16-14 World Cup semi-final win over New Zealand in incredible clash

AUSTRALIA just about hung on for a brilliant World Cup semi-final win over New Zealand. It was an 80 minutes full of big hits, incredible…

Continue Reading

‘We’ve been building’: Samoa ready for England rematch as World Cup semi-final line-up complete

By DAVID ROGERS and THOMAS ALDERSON ENGLAND will face Samoa this Saturday at the Emirates Stadium in a repeat of the tournament’s opening game, with…

Continue Reading

Kieran Foran targets New Zealand improvement as he assesses Fiji challenge ahead

KIERAN FORAN admits New Zealand need to improve after beating Ireland 48-10 at Headingley. The Kiwis have topped their group, after a third consecutive win,…

Continue Reading

Why New Zealand’s clash with the Cook Islands will be a special family affair

THERE will be no love lost when New Zealand face the Cook Islands at York’s LNER Community Stadium on Sunday, despite a strong connection between…

Continue Reading

New Zealand into World Cup quarter-finals with 48-10 win over Ireland despite controversial Jared Waerea-Hargreaves incident

NEW Zealand launched themselves into the World Cup quarter-finals with a comfortable 48-10 win over Ireland. Ireland battled hard in the opening quarter – as…

Continue Reading

Busy Maguire lands Raiders role

By DOUG THOMSON NEW ZEALAND coach Michael Maguire is back in the club arena after agreeing to return to Canberra Raiders, where his Rugby League…

Continue Reading

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,…

Continue Reading

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…

Continue Reading

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…

Continue Reading

Rugby League World Cup’s 50 historic highlights – Part Two

In last week’s issue we began our countdown of the 50 historic highlights that have marked the progress of the Rugby League World Cup. There…

Continue Reading