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NRL's Dragons release George Burgess

St George Illawarra have released George Burgess after a tumultuous first season back in Australia in which he faced police charges and entered rehab.

AAP · Oct 17, 2022

Robert Tuliatu's Greek odyssey to rugby league World Cup

"Ultimately our aim is to play with passion and to make our friends, families and country proud. If we do that, anything else is a bonus,"

Newcastle Herald · Oct 17, 2022

PNG's RLWC fortunes may strengthen NRL bid

Papua New Guinea reached the quarter-finals at the 2017 Rugby League World Cup and now they want to have their own NRL side.

AAP · Oct 16, 2022

Newcastle confirmed to host rugby league's Magic Weekend in 2023 as dates revealed

Following the success of the past few years and yesterday's World Cup opener at St James' Park it has been confirmed Newcastle will again host rugby league's Magic Weekend

Chronicle Live · Oct 16, 2022

Nothing less than absolute victory will suffice for Australia at the Rugby League World Cup

After playing their first match in three years, Australia have proven they're still the monster at the end of every other nation's World Cup dreams.

ABC News · Oct 16, 2022

Kangaroos kick away from Fiji in eight-try trouncing at Rugby League World Cup

Australia defeated Fiji 42-8 in their RLWC round one clash at Leeds with Harry Grant and Cameron Munster masterminding an eight-try victory

The Guardian - AU · Oct 15, 2022

Stars suing Rugby League accuse bosses of negligence over doctor advice

Rugby Football League faces allegations over way it treated concussion advice from controversial doctor, as former players speak out over being 'discarded' and suffering early onset dementia

Daily Mirror · Oct 15, 2022

Organisers apologise after sound failure hits Rugby League World Cup opener

Rugby League World Cup organisers apologised after a technical failure cut short the tournament’s opening ceremony

The Guardian - UK · Oct 15, 2022

Rugby League World Cup: Australia beats Fiji 42-8 – as it happened

Australia overcame an early scare to run away with their first game of the Rugby League World Cup

The Guardian - AU · Oct 15, 2022

Rugby League World Cup organisers promise lasting legacy for Newcastle as locals praised

The tournament got underway at St James' Park with England beating Samoa, but it was the impact around the city which has delighted organisers

Chronicle Live · Oct 15, 2022