The most hyped game ever delivers, Lebanon-France belter, key re-signings: 20 thoughts from Rugby League World Cup, Week 3

Tonga and Samoa was everything rugby league should be, but it wasn't the only highlight.

By Dan Nichols · Zero Tackle

Published: Monday, 2 November 2026 at 8:51 PM

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Dan Nichols shares twenty thoughts covering Week 3 of the Rugby League World Cup and NRL contract movements.
Nichols praises the Tonga against Samoa clash and the dramatic finish to the Lebanon versus France encounter.
The writer criticises one-week suspensions handed to Ronaldo Mulitalo and Brandon Wakeham for on-field incidents.

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Dan Nichols provides twenty takeaways following Week 3 of the Rugby League World Cup and recent NRL contract movements. He highlights the high drama of the Tonga versus Samoa clash and the thrilling finish between Lebanon and France. Nichols also assesses disciplinary rulings regarding one-week suspensions handed to Ronaldo Mulitalo and Brandon Wakeham.

Looking beyond the tournament, Nichols analyses recent club contract news, including Zane Harrison's long-term extension with the Gold Coast Titans and Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow re-signing with the Dolphins. Nichols further argues that the Canterbury Bulldogs should move on from Matt Burton rather than engaging in a potential bidding war.

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The most hyped game ever delivers, Lebanon-France belter, key re-signings: 20 thoughts from Rugby League World Cup, Week 3

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