Papua New Guinea Orchids seek to change attitudes back home with World Cup run

PAPUA NEW GUINEA are looking to not only win matches but also change attitudes towards women back home in this World Cup. After beating Canada…

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Makinson scores five tries as England hammer Kumuls to reach World Cup semi-final

Tommy Makinson scored a record five tries for England at Wigan today, as they hammered Papua New Guinea 46-6 in front of the Princess of…

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Papua New Guinea set up exciting England clash following 36-0 World Cup win over Wales

PAPUA New Guinea registered a routine 36-0 win over Wales to set up a mouthwatering tie against England in the World Cup quarter-finals. Kyle Laybutt…

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Former Wakefield Trinity and Bradford Bulls star excited for World Cup return to Headingley

PAPUA NEW GUINEA’S opening World Cup game on Tuesday will be a special occasion for coach Ben Jeffries. The Orchids coach has returned to the…

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Papua New Guinea inflict impressive 32-16 defeat on Cook Islands as Leeds Rhinos and Leigh Leopards men star

PNG ran out 32-16 winners over the Cook Islands with Leeds Rhinos star Rhyse Martin and Leigh Leopards men Edwin Ipape, Lachlan Lam and Nene…

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Martin eyes record and PNG win

By STEPHEN IBBETSON RHYSE MARTIN is aiming to make a mark on the history books when Papua New Guinea look for their first win of…

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Tonga score miraculous try to inflict heartbreaking 24-18 World Cup victory over Papua New Guinea

TONGA managed to overcome an incredibly stubborn Papua New Guinea to get their first win of the World Cup in a 24-18 entertaining affair. The…

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

FIXTURES AND TV COVERAGE Tuesday, October 18, Tonga vs Papua New Guinea, Totally Wicked Stadium, St Helens, 7.30pm Wednesday, October 19, Wales vs Cook Islands,…

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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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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…

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