Tonga
The Pacific has risen, but rugby league's new breeding grounds must still go to another level in order to take a World Cup away from the sport's traditional powers.
Former Kangaroo and now Kiwi, Dane Gagai says you can't count out a historic world cup final from taking shape ahead of this weekend's semis.
Kotoni Staggs claims his decision not to sing the national anthem comes from a place of respect as he and his Kangaroos teammates find themselves at the centre of a culture war.
Feeling the love of Benji Marshall, Tyson Frizell is pumped about joining Wests Tigers and penning one last special chapter in an already incomparable rugby league career.
Eyeing redemption, Tonga have declared their Pasifika derby against Samoa bigger than a World Cup final as far more than title hopes go on the line in Sydney.
Mate Ma'a Tonga have turned their attention to an enticing showdown with Toa Samoa following their 36-0 shutout win over Lebanon. With a semi-finals berth still not secured, Tonga are hoping to mainta...
Kevin Walters says that when David Fifita is smiling then "good things happen" and that is certainly the case ahead of the powerhouse second-rower's debut for Australia.
Keaon Koloamatangi has revealed why he couldn't knock back the opportunity to represent Australia at the World Cup after previously doing the same with Tonga.
Wallaroos prop Eva Karpani has fought back tears, reflecting on the road to 50 Wallaroos Test caps that has seen teammates come and go. Karpani's milestone will come when she is substituted on in Frid...
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.
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 inequality in player payments at the Rugby League World Cup is a major issue that leading NRL players representative Felise Kaufusi is determined to rectify.
Jason Taumalolo is in a mood ahead of his fourth and likely last World Cup for Tonga as England await in a round one blockbuster in Perth."What I have seen in him this year is a real hunger," coach Kr...