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Tonga, Samoa set for showdown in new World Cup format

Officials are set to unveil a unique format for the 2026 Rugby League World Cup, which will include Samoa and Tonga facing off while in opposite groups.

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Fifita officially a Rabbitoh as Titans saga ends

David Fifita has signed with South Sydney on a two-year deal, after the Rabbitohs and Gold Coast agreed on a release deal for the star second-rower.

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Black can keep Pezet honest for Broncos No.7: Reynolds

Adam Reynolds hopes Brisbane tyro Coby Black will challenge Jonah Pezet for the No.7 spot in 2027 when the former Melbourne half arrives on a three-year deal.

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Taumalolo in, but Tonga suffer another blow

Jason Taumalolo is set to return from a knee injury for Tonga against New Zealand, but Kristian Woolf's side has taken another hit to their backline.

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Deal done: Manly superstar backs himself on new deal

Manly fans can breathe easier after Tom Trbojevic signed a one-year contract extension, giving both he and the Sea Eagles flexibility for the future.

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'Pure X-factor': Cleary hails the Roos' historic freak

It's not just Britain swooning over Reece Walsh's amazing talent, as even Nathan Cleary thinks he's up there with the most talented rugby league players ever.

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Hail Nanai: Storming Samoa into Pacific Cup final

Lightning stopped play for 95 minutes as the biggest crowd in 68 years for a league Test in Australia not involving the Kangaroos watched Samoa beat Tonga 34-6.

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Chasing perfection: Walsh not content with super show

Reece Walsh was dazzling, once again, on his international debut, but the new Kangaroo reckoned we'd seen nothing yet after his tour de force against England.

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London mauling: Kangaroos return to rule roost with harsh lesson for England

Australia enjoy a field day swatting away rivals in latest punt of NRL’s mission to make rugby league a global sport

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Samoa coach's warning over 'archaic' eligibility push

Samoa coach Ben Gardiner has urged rugby league officials not to touch eligibility rules, declaring the international game has never been better.

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England dealt Ashes blow with defeat by Australia in first Test at Wembley

Reece Walsh scored the first of four tries for the visitors after 22 minutes.

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Tonga want home Test while Taumalolo still on deck

Tonga coach Kristian Woolf makes the case for a rugby league Test match to be played in Tonga to make the most of the momentum his side has created.

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Cook Islands make history to win Pacific Bowl

Cook Islands have won back-to-back women's rugby league Tests for the first time, blowing Tonga off the park 42-24 to claim the Pacific Bowl in Port Moresby.

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Time for equality: drawcards Tonga, Samoa urge NRL

The rise of Tonga and Samoa has laid bare the need for more fairness with funding and support for both nations from the NRL, both coaches claim.

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After 18,956 days, England out to tie down Kangaroos

It is 52 years since England or GB won the rugby league Ashes but it hasn't stopped them from dreaming their time has now arrived.

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Watching Broncos win grand final fired me up: Cleary

Penrith skipper Nathan Cleary says being a spectator on grand final day has made him desperate to be back playing in the NRL showpiece next season.

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Halfway there! Superstar gets Kangaroos ready to rock

Australia's Kangaroos have found an unlikely new superstar fan on the eve of their first Ashes clash at Wembley - rock legend Jon Bon Jovi.

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England captain George Williams relishing chance to end long Ashes heartache

The last time a British team raised the famous Ashes trophy was with a 28-7 win in a decisive third match in Sydney in 1970.

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Two Izzys better than one for Tonga as halves reunite

Tonga's new halves Isaiah Iongi and Isaiya Katoa were Penrith teammates in the juniors, and Iongi can't wait to make his Test debut against Samoa.

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England set to unleash Ashes answer to Reece Walsh

England are ready to start the first rugby league Ashes Test by unleashing Hull KR's Super League grand final man-of-the-match Mikey Lewis at Wembley.

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Storm call blindsided playmaker Pezet: manager

Manager Braith Anasta says Jonah Pezet's decision to move from Melbourne is opportunities, which are limited with Jahrome Hughes now locked in until 2030.

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Terrell May passed fit, Jazz music to ears for Samoa

Samoa prop Terrell May has recovered from injury and is available for selection against Tonga, as the NRL cleared Jazz Tevaga to play after a head knock.

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Titans star backs club to make right call on Bellamy

Gold Coast captain Tino Fa'asuamaleaui believes Craig Bellamy would improve any club, while Harry Grant says it's hard to see him leaving Melbourne.

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