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Five RLWC week two moments you may have missed including Grand Final winner’s outburst, ‘Sharpie shirt’ and more

With week two of the Rugby League World Cup now wrapped up, here are five things you may have missed from the weekend of action. Australia’s men’s and women’s sides both qualified for the semi-finals this week, whilst New Zealand…

Published: Tuesday, 27 October 2026 at 7:45 AM
Five RLWC week two moments you may have missed including Grand Final winner’s outburst, ‘Sharpie shirt’ and more
Key Things to Know
  • Week two of the Rugby League World Cup included several notable overlooked moments across men's and women's matches.
  • England captain Jodie Cunningham wore a jersey with number 14 drawn in marker pen following a blood bin incident.
  • Retiring Papua New Guinea forward Rhyse Martin played his final match in Port Moresby against Samoa.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Week two of the Rugby League World Cup featured several key moments away from the primary headlines. England Women's captain Jodie Cunningham had her number 14 hand-drawn in marker pen after a blood bin substitution during a 78-0 defeat to Australia. Meanwhile, retiring Papua New Guinea forward Rhyse Martin made an emotional farewell in Port Moresby following a 64-6 loss to Samoa, and Grand Final winner Lachlan Walmsley publicly criticized the tournament's reduced team format on social media.

Elsewhere, incoming Warrington Wolves forward Mitchell Prest shone for Fiji despite receiving a disciplinary ban, tallying 112 metres and 26 tackles against Australia. Additionally, the St Helens academy observed and participated in a training session led by Tonga head coach Kristian Woolf before securing a 16-12 tour victory over North Sydney Bears.

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