Rugby League World Cup 2026: Talking Points, semi finals, Samoa ill discipline, Kevin Walters selection calls vindicated, world cup final, news, opinion, analysis
It’s locked in. Australia will take on New Zealand in next Sunday’s World Cup final, a repeat of the epic thriller which kicked off the tournament.
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Rugby League World Cup to take Magic Weekend-style format in 2030 as hosts confirmed and increase in teams revealed
The 2030 Rugby League World Cup will be held across the Pacific and the United States, with the competition set for a major change in both scheduling and participants.
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‘Testament to their contribution’: Pacific Islands elevated by IRL
Samoa and Tonga have been elevated to Tier 1 nations as the 2030 World Cup is set to be hosted on their home soil.
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Payne Haas responds to persistent Madge rumours, provides update after ‘big’ surgery
Payne Haas dominated fitness drills on his first day at South Sydney training but won’t start contact work until January, with the former Broncos prop again forced to shut down theories on why he left the biggest club in Queensland.
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Broncos winger Josiah Karapani learns fate as NRL hands down drink driving ban
The Broncos have suffered an early setback in their bid to bounce back from their disastrous premiership defence with Josiah Karapani banned for the first two rounds of the 2027 season.
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Lipowicz delays NRL move to stay at Wakefield
Zac Lipowicz postpones a move to Perth Bears to remain with Super League winners Wakefield Trinity for 2027.
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Spencer Leniu responds after sin bin, suspension and salary controversy
“Let’s be honest, our little nations carried this WC.”
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Ex-Hull FC forward Fash moves to York
Brad Fash joins York Knights having left Hull FC after more than a decade with his hometown club.
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Matty Johns makes bold move in Titans’ Harry Grant pursuit
The Titans co-owner has made his intentions clear.
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Rugby league’s great-grandparents rule stretches eligibility to the limit
International Rugby League chairman Troy Grant says spreading more NRL talent around the globe is the best way to grow the international game.
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Aussie club chief lifts lid on extraordinary signing of Super League legend Tommy Makinson
Tommy Makinson called time on his Super League career at the end of the 2026 season but he’s not done with the sport having signed a deal down under. Makinson, 35, has not penned an NRL deal, nor even a reserve grade deal, but instead he will play in the Group 2 competition of local…
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Bradman Best outlines contract extension plan following World Cup
He has revealed exactly what will happen next.
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Former Leeds Rhinos and Castleford Tigers man secures new Championship deal for 2027
Ex-Leeds Rhinos and Castleford Tigers winger Derrell Olpherts has secured a new deal with Championship club Batley Bulldogs following on from his impressive debut season.
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Released St Helens forward follows teammate and signs for new club
Released St Helens forward Alfie Sinclair has become the latest from the Super League club to sign with Championship side Halifax Panthers, following in the footsteps of Leon Cowen.
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PNG Chiefs land NSW Origin hero in key coaching appointment
The Chiefs have added another experienced rugby league figure to their growing coaching staff.
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