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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…

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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