England stunned by Tonga in Rugby League World Cup opener
England's men fall to defeat in the Rugby League World Cup opener as Tonga take their chances in Perth.
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NRL Gap a Factor in France's 78-4 Defeat by Samoa, Says Coach Frayssinous
France head coach Laurent Frayssinous suggests the growing gap between the NRL and Super League was a huge factor in their 78-4 defeat by Samoa at the Men's Rugby League World Cup.
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Walsh vomits, Ponga plays on with suspected broken arm in World Cup opener
Australia's Reece Walsh exerted himself to the point of throwing up, while New Zealand's Kalyn Ponga tried to play on with a suspected broken arm in a dramatic Men's Rugby League World Cup opener.
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Australia edge New Zealand in epic Rugby League World Cup opener
Jack Bostock scores a hat-trick of tries as Australia fight back to beat New Zealand 24-22 in the opening game of the 2026 Rugby League World Cup in Sydney.
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From tear gas to just tears: rugby league's most passionate fans?
World Cup co-hosts Papua New Guinea's love of rugby league manifests itself in the Kumuls and the Orchids national teams, two badges of hope and unity for the island.
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Different ways to win: what Rugby League World Cup success looks like
Some teams have their eyes on a trophy — others are prioritising longer-term gains. BBC Sport assesses a Rugby League World Cup that comes at a pivotal time for the international game.
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