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How Chiefs target healed family feud after Storm snub
Marcus Bai has explained how he and son Cooper moved past the rift that fracture...
George Clarke (AAP) 22 Oct 2026
Rising star arrives in PNG, set to join expansion club
Cooper Bai is shaping as the next recruitment coup for PNG's NRL side after the...
'Historic moment': PNG Chiefs unveil logo ahead of NRL entry
Papua New Guinea and rugby league fans have their first glimpse of what the Chie...
Jarred Cross 21 Oct 2026
Best and Fifita to make Kangaroos debuts, Dodd back for Jillaroos as teams look to continue winning ways at World Cup
David Fifita and Bradman Best's wait for a first cap in an Australian jumper is...
Jarred Cross 21 Oct 2026
'Toughest man alive' leads PNG towards World Cup dream
When injured Papua New Guinea international Cooper Bai was asked which current K...
Joel Gould (AAP) 21 Oct 2026
'Redemption': Katoa's drive to keep firing for Tonga

Isaiya Katoa has revealed it felt like "redemption" for Tonga to knock off England, as the island nation puts its hand up for consideration as a true heavyweight of the World Cup.

Roosters star Paki to make Jillaroos World Cup debut

Sydney Roosters premiership winner Sariah Paki will become a dual international as one of two new faces making their Jillaroos debuts In Saturday night's World Cup clash against England.

Young Fijian flyer is developing a flair for tries

It's been a whirlwind ride for young Fijian centre Solomone Saukuru but he's developing a certain pattern with his rugby league. After nearly a full season in NSW Cup for Western Suburbs this year, th...

Local hero makes a successful return for fantastic Fiji

Fiji prop Jacob Saifiti has enjoyed some football redemption at his home ground, scoring a try in the Bati's 40-12 win over the Cook Islands in their opening World Cup Pool A game.

Tonga crush England in World Cup game of death

England's hopes of reaching the World Cup semi-finals are already on life support after suffering a 30-12 loss to world No.5 Tonga in their blockbuster showdown in Perth.

The 110kg reason Leniu made Parramatta switch

Spencer Leniu says the chance to model his game off evergreen front-rower Junior Paulo - and not the opportunity to become a starting NRL prop - was the main motivation behind his decision to sign wit...

Veteran Martin leads from front in final PNG campaign

Playing his farewell World Cup campaign for Papua New Guinea, Rhyse Martin has helped steer the Kumuls to a gritty 42-18 win over Lebanon. Martin scored a try and didn't miss with the boot in seven co...

Samoa embrace 'chaos' as Luai, To'o head to PNG

Samoa are bracing for the humidity and hostility of Papua New Guinea as Jarome Luai and Brian To'o prepare to play in Port Moresby for the first time since signing with the PNG Chiefs.

French fried as Samoa sizzle in World Cup opener

Samoa have opened their World Cup campaign by crushing France in a 78-4 win that gives an early boost to the Pacific nation's hopes of reaching the knockout stages.

Kiwis cling to hope of Ponga playing on at World Cup

Kalyn Ponga will undergo surgery on his broken arm but will remain in camp with New Zealand not giving up on the superstar fullback playing again in the Rugby League World Cup.

'Chucker' Walsh throws up statement Kangaroos display

With a dazzling step and a gutful of sick, Reece Walsh left a mark on Australia's World Cup opener and sent a reminder to Kevin Walters of his brilliance as the Kangaroos coach weighs up the toughest...

Kiwis fears for Ponga as injury outlook revealed

Kalyn Ponga's hopes of playing for New Zealand again at the Rugby League World Cup hang by a thread, after the superstar fullback failed to finish his long-awaited debut for the Kiwis with a suspected...

'Lot to re-learn': Kiss' shock take on code-hopper

Wallabies coach Les Kiss has made the extraordinary claim that Mark Nawaqanitawase needs to "re-learn" the nuances of rugby as Australian selectors "keep an eye" on the super talent ahead of next year...

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