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Stilt-village kid aims to upstage Luai on PNG arrival
When Papua New Guinea face Samoa in the Rugby League World Cup, a five-eighth wi...
George Clarke (AAP) 23 Oct 2026
After brutal KO, Samoa star wants World Cup to remember
Chanel Harris-Tavita can't remember much of the last World Cup final he played i...
George Clarke (AAP) 23 Oct 2026
'No regrets': why Kangaroos prop made switch from Tonga
Keaon Koloamatangi has revealed why he couldn't knock back the opportunity to re...
Joel Gould (AAP) 23 Oct 2026
Best gives big contract hint before Kangaroos debut
Australia debutant Bradman Best hopes he can get an extension at Newcastle sorte...
Joel Gould (AAP) 23 Oct 2026
El Nino 'wrecking ball' could hike Pacific temps: UN
The El Nino weather pattern could cause a ‌record rise in ocean temperatures in...
Callan Morse 22 Oct 2026
'Historic moment': PNG Chiefs unveil logo ahead of NRL entry

Papua New Guinea and rugby league fans have their first glimpse of what the Chiefs will look like when they enter the competition in 18th months time.

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross Oct 21, 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 over, with the pair amongst four debutants to run out against Fiji on Sunday night.

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross Oct 21, 2026
'Toughest man alive' leads PNG towards World Cup dream

When injured Papua New Guinea international Cooper Bai was asked which current Kumul would have the biggest influence on the World Cup the answer was on the tip of his tongue."That's easy ...

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Joel Gould (AAP) Oct 21, 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.

World Bank Group report warns billions needed to climate-proof Fiji's future

Fiji's government faces the challenge of raising billions of dollars for strengthening its resilience against climate change if it is to avoid pushing public debts into unsustainable levels, a new rep...

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson Oct 20, 2026
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.

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.

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