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Holmes is where Cook Islands heart is for World Cup
Cook Islands are assembling a side to be reckoned with for the Rugby League Worl...
Joel Gould (AAP) 4 Jun 2026
Pinder named in Boomers final squad for Perth qualifiers
Nyul Nyul, Jabirr Jabirr, and Bunuba and Bahamian forward Keanu Pinder will retu...
Joseph Guenzler 2 Jun 2026
Black Swans announce squad for new international series coinciding with NAIDOC Week
Australia's national Indigenous netball will return to the court in 2026, this t...
Jarred Cross 28 May 2026
'Size matters': why Genia wants Kerevi for World Cup
Believing "size matters", former Wallabies captain Will Genia would love to see...
Darren Walton 21 Apr 2026
Aokuso shines for Opals in 'dogfight' win over Hungary
Australia have been forced to battle through a tough 'dogfight' clash with Hunga...
'Deepest sense of belonging': Ponga switches to NZ

Kalyn Ponga says previous appearances for Australia did not reflect his true national identity after the International Rugby League approved his application to switch allegiances to New Zealand.

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Jasper Bruce Mar 12, 2026
All Blacks insist they'll be Rennie for World Cup

The All Blacks are adamant there is enough preparation time to be pushing for more glory at next year's Rugby World Cup despite just appointing a new head coach.

Fiji a 'massive threat' at World Cup: Wallabies captain

Rugby World Cup smokies Fiji have the x-factor to worry any team at next year's tournament, says Wallabies captain Harry Wilson. Tuesday's fixture announcement confirmed a clash with minnows Spain in...

Staggs' loyalty clear ahead of World Cup call

Kotoni Staggs has only guaranteed he'll represent Australia at next year's Rugby League World Cup if Kevin Walters is still the Kangaroos coach.

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Murray Wenzel Nov 27, 2025
Sydney to host Tonga-Samoa World Cup blockbuster

Tonga has been given a tough draw at next year's Rugby League World Cup, including a showdown with arch-rivals Samoa at Parramatta. The Kristian Woolf-coached Tongans have been drawn in Group C, which...

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Joel Gould Nov 24, 2025
PNG's historic hosting rights for league World Cup confirmed

Papua New Guinea will host four Rugby League World Cup fixtures next offseason, confirmed with the official draw announced on Sunday, a touch over 12 months before their nation enters the NRL.

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross Nov 24, 2025
Samoan pride, World Cup place at stake in Dubai

Samoa have a last chance to preserve a proud record and book a berth at the 2027 World Cup when they face Belgium in the final qualifying tournament in Dubai.

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Mark Gleeson Nov 18, 2025
Tonga, Samoa set for showdown in new World Cup format

Tonga and Samoa are set to face off in a World Cup showdown next year as part of a unique three-group setup for international rugby league's showpiece event.

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Scott Bailey Oct 30, 2025
Top three all round: Surge up ICC batting rankings propels Gardner into rare territory

Dominant performances in Australia's bid at claiming back-to-back cricket World Cups has helped propel Ash Gardner into unheralded territory in ICC Rankings.

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross Oct 29, 2025
Hickey returns for Boomers World Cup qualifying campaign

Gomeroi and Wiradjuri guard Will 'Davo' Hickey has been named in the Australian Boomers squad for the first window of FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers against Aotearoa-New Zealand.

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Oct 24, 2025
Gardner’s dominant ton keeps Aussies undefeated at Women’s World Cup

An unbeaten century from Ash Gardner has guided Australia to yet another comprehensive victory at the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup. Up against rivals England at Indore's Holkar Cricket Stadium, Gardn...

Callan Morse Callan Morse Oct 23, 2025
Gardner blast career-best ton to start Australia's World Cup title defence

Muruwari allrounder Ash Gardner has compiled a career-best with the bat to lift Australia to a convincing win over New Zealand to commence their title defence at the ICC Women's ODI World Cup.

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross Oct 2, 2025
The country, scrunchie defining Sharks winger's season

When Cronulla winger Cassie Staples thinks about representing Fiji at the Women's Rugby League World Cup, her tear ducts start to swell. Her country has never qualified in the tournament's 25-year his...

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Sebastian Tan Sep 18, 2025
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