Australia 30-10 Samoa: Rugby League World Cup final – as it happened The Kangaroos had too much in attack and defence for brave Samoa and won their third consecutive world cup trophy The Guardian - UK · Nov 19, 2022
Melbourne to play Brisbane Lions in AFLW grand final after edging Kangaroos by 17 points Melbourne advances to a second consecutive season decider following a tense 17-point victory over the Kangaroos in their preliminary final at Princes Park. ABC News · Nov 19, 2022
The Kangaroos are Test football's gold standard, but this rugby league World Cup is all about Samoa Australia has the best team in rugby league and the Kangaroos are odds on to claim another World Cup – but this will always be remembered as Samoa's tournament regardless of who wins the final, writes Nick Campton. ABC News · Nov 19, 2022
Munster wary of Luai-inspired Samoa Jarome Luai has had an impressive campaign for Samoa and his opposite number for Australia has warned his teammates to not underestimate his threat. AAP · Nov 18, 2022
Australia target double success in Rugby League World Cup finals Men’s and women’s sides face Samoa and New Zealand respectively in back-to-back matches at Old Trafford on Saturday The Guardian - UK · Nov 18, 2022
‘Underdogs’ Samoa ready for Rugby League World Cup final against ‘top team’ Australia The Kangaroos have won seven of the last eight editions, while it’s a first-ever appearance in the final for Stephen Crichton and his nation The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2022
Demons equipped to snare elusive AFLW flag After six fruitless AFLW seasons, red-hot Melbourne believe a flag is within reach as they prepare to take on North Melbourne for a spot in the grand final. AAP · Nov 18, 2022
Bozo's lessons fuel Meninga's reborn Roos Australia have aimed to restore their global reputation by referencing their passion when it has been questioned. AAP · Nov 17, 2022
Kangas relish continuity in AFLW finals North Melbourne have hit form on their run to an AFLW preliminary final against a Melbourne side that will be well rested after a week off. AAP · Nov 17, 2022
Kangaroos ready to spar with Demons North Melbourne have made an against-the-odds run deep into the AFLW finals and skipper Emma Kearney backs her Kangaroos to mix it with high-flyers Melbourne. AAP · Nov 15, 2022
Kangaroos enjoy AFLW semi scoring spree North Melbourne have kicked their highest score of the season to easily beat Richmond in their AFLW semi-final. AAP · Nov 12, 2022
Australia will be better for tough semi-final test, says Mal Meninga The two-time defending champions edged out New Zealand 16-14. The Independent UK · Nov 11, 2022
Australia into Rugby League World Cup final after epic battle with New Zealand Australia edged out New Zealand 16-14 at Elland Road, with Josh Addo-Carr scoring his 12th try of the tournament, equalling the record for a World Cup The Guardian - UK · Nov 11, 2022
Aussies edge NZ to grab RLWC final spot Australia are through to the Rugby League World Cup final after securing a tough 16-14 win over New Zealand at Elland Road, Leeds. AAP · Nov 11, 2022
Daily Mirror · Nov 11, 2022 Australia 16-14 New Zealand: Kangaroos hang on to secure final spot in World Cup classic Australia are one match away from retaining the Rugby League World Cup after a pulsating semi-final victory over a gallant New Zealand side at Elland Road
The Guardian - AU · Nov 11, 2022 Australia 16-14 New Zealand: Rugby League World Cup semi-final – as it happened Favourites Australia overcame a spirited New Zealand to reach the rugby league world cup final
AAP · Nov 10, 2022 Meninga warns Kangaroos of NZ ambush Mal Meninga says the Kangaroos will be facing a greatly-improved New Zealand side when they meet in the World Cup semi-finals.
AAP · Nov 9, 2022 AFLW star Kearney becomes men's coach North Melbourne AFLW captain Emma Kearney is to become a men's coach after signing with the Kangaroos in a development role.
AAP · Nov 9, 2022 RCG, Hunt return for Kangaroos-Kiwis clash Reagan Campbell-Gillard will be charged with leading Australia from the front in their Rugby League World Cup semi-final clash with New Zealand.
AAP · Nov 7, 2022 NRL lowballing players in CBA talks: Grant The impasse over the NRL's handling of CBA negotiations has left Kangaroos hooker Harry Grant feeling frustrated.
ABC News · Nov 7, 2022 AFLW finals fixturing draws fire over smaller grounds and clash with Matildas-Sweden game North Melbourne captain Emma Kearny is among the voices critical of the AFLW's fixturing of the second week of finals, with local grounds set to be used and a clash with the Matildas-Sweden game on the cards.
AAP · Nov 6, 2022 Collins eyes RLWC showdown with JWH Kangaroos prop Lindsay Collins credits Jared Waerea-Hargreaves as one of his mentors and would love nothing more to get one over the Kiwis front-rower.
AAP · Nov 5, 2022 North hold on to end Cats' AFLW season North Melbourne's defence has stood firm against repeated Geelong attacks to win their elimination AFLW final by two points.
The Guardian - AU · Nov 4, 2022 Australia head for World Cup semi-final with half-back conundrum Mal Meninga faces a dilemma in whether to pick Nathan Cleary or Daly Cherry-Evans to partner Cam Munster
ABC News · Nov 4, 2022 Australia's 48-4 victory over Lebanon is the moment their World Cup campaign hit the point of no return The Kangaroos' big win over Lebanon was more of what we've come to expect from the Rugby League World Cup but now there's no going back for Australia, for better or for worse, writes Nick Campton.