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Tonga star vows to atone for ego and poor leadership

Siosifa Talakai is eager to represent Tonga at the 2026 Rugby League World Cup, admitting he bungled his last chance at the tournament.

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'Tough decision': Fifita's three choices for World Cup

Gold Coast and Queensland star Jojo Fifita qualifies for New Zealand, Australia and Tonga at the Rugby League World Cup and D-day is fast approaching.

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RL:Storm star suffers setback but eyes World Cup return

Tui Kamikamica has set his sights on leading Fiji at the Rugby League World Cup, with the Melbourne prop's return to the NRL delayed by a medical setback.

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Storm star suffers setback but eyes World Cup return

Tui Kamikamica has set his sights on leading Fiji at the Rugby League World Cup, with the Melbourne prop's return to the NRL delayed by a medical setback.

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Storm speedster eyeing Samoa return for World Cup

Sua Faalogo is on course for a recall to the Samoa side for this year's Rugby League World Cup, with the Storm star saying he's now ready for Test football.

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RL:Rugby League World Cup gets major government boost

The federal government is showing its support for women's rugby league and the 2026 World Cup, tipping more than $12 million into the three-pronged tournament.

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Rugby League World Cup gets major government boost

The federal government is showing its support for women's rugby league and the 2026 World Cup, tipping more than $12 million into the three-pronged tournament.

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Walters to coach Australia at Rugby League World Cup

The Australian Rugby League Commission has extended coach Kevin Walters' contract with the national rugby league team.

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Brian McDermott to lead England into Rugby League World Cup

McDermott, the most successful coach in Super League history, takes over from Shaun Wane

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'Deepest sense of belonging': Ponga switches to NZ

Superstar Newcastle fullback Kalyn Ponga is available to represent New Zealand after a meeting of the International Rugby League board.

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Staggs' loyalty clear ahead of World Cup call

Brisbane star Kotoni Staggs' commitment to Australia at next year's Rugby League World Cup is reliant on one thing.

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Sydney to host Tonga-Samoa World Cup blockbuster

The draw has been released for the 2026 Rugby League World Cup with Australia in the same pool as Fiji, New Zealand and the Cook Islands.

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Cook Islands smash South Africa, book World Cup ticket

Cook Islands have booked their spot in a fourth Rugby League World Cup, turning it on to beat South Africa 58-6 in Sydney.

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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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Australia to host 2026 Rugby League World Cup

Australia have been handed hosting rights to the 2026 Rugby League World Cup, with some matches to also be played in Papua New Guinea.

The Guardian - UK

Australia poised to win race to host Rugby League World Cup in 2026

Australia are the frontrunners to win the race to host the next Rugby League World Cup in 2026, with an announcement due in the near future

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Lebanon gesture that showed Cheika's NRL credentials

Jacob Kiraz says NRL coaching candidate Michael Cheika has a gift for inspiring his players, as evidenced by a gesture from the last Rugby League World Cup.

The Guardian - UK

Shaun Wane U-turns to call up Harry Newman for new-look England

Shaun Wane had said he would not pick Leeds centre Harry Newman due to concerns over his attitude, but he is set to make his Test debut on Sunday

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The Independent UK

2026 Rugby League World Cup to be hosted in southern hemisphere

France pulled out of hosting the tournament in May.

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Qatar make shock bid to stage 2025 Rugby League World Cup after France pull plug

Qatar are expected to make a bid to stage another major global sporting event, following on from their hosting of the football World Cup in 2022

The Independent UK

Qatar emerges as surprise contender to host 2025 Rugby League World Cup

The Gulf nation has never played an international rugby league match.

The Guardian - UK

Qatar steps up to join bidders for next Rugby League World Cup in 2025

Qatar is among four nations to have expressed an interest in staging the next Rugby League World Cup after France pulled out as hosts

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Rugby League World Cup in doubt as France withdraw as hosts

The move affects the men’s, women’s and wheelchair tournaments

The Guardian - UK

2025 Rugby League World Cup in doubt after France pull out of staging event

The 2025 Rugby League World Cup is in serious doubt after the hosts, France, confirmed they would not be able to stage the tournament due to funding cuts

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