The Latest Breaking News from Rugby League World Cup

England stunned as Tonga tonking leaves Rugby League World Cup hopes in shreds

England men’s prospects of reaching the knockout stages of the Rugby League World Cup are hanging by a thread already after a 30-12 loss to Tonga

The Guardian - UK · Oct 17

England’s Rugby League World Cup hopes already hang by a thread after brutal Tonga defeat

England 12-30 Tonga: Chances of reaching the semi-finals already look slim after a comprehensive defeat in the World Cup opener

The Independent UK · Oct 17

England suffer early blow to Rugby League World Cup hopes with loss to Tonga

Brian McDermott’s men were undone by the brilliance of Dolphins half-back Isaiya Katoa.

The Independent UK · Oct 17

Australia 24-22 New Zealand: men’s Rugby League World Cup – as it happened

The Kangaroos snatch victory from the Kiwis as Jack Bostock scores hat-trick of tries in the tournament opener at Allianz Stadium

The Guardian - AU · Oct 15

Women’s Rugby League World Cup shapes as tightest yet as gap closes on hosts Australia

The three-time world champion Jillaroos maintain a strong edge but their title defence may be under threat from New Zealand and England

The Guardian - AU · Oct 14

The Rugby League World Cup is a mess – but offers a vital opportunity

RUGBY LEAGUE WORLD CUP: After two hosts pulled out, rugby league has turned to its land of plenty as Australia hosts four tournaments – Harry Latham-Coyle explains why it could prove a pivotal period for the sport

The Independent UK · Oct 14

Australian success is not guaranteed but who can stop the Rugby League World Cup hosts?

A handful of increasingly competitive teams are expected to at least provide intrigue in what is likely to be the best tournament the sport has witnessed

The Guardian - AU · Oct 13

Men’s Rugby League World Cup 2026: group-by-group preview

Australia and New Zealand are the main contenders on home soil while the pressure is on England straight away in new format

The Guardian - UK · Oct 13

Paulo to use past heartbreak to fuel World Cup charge

Samoa's co-captain Junior Paulo has offered a helping hand to four Newcastle players ahead of the Rugby League World Cup.

AAP · Oct 10

England name Rugby League World Cup squad as Brian McDermott makes big Mikey Lewis call

England will begin their World Cup campaign against Tonga on 17 October

The Independent UK · Oct 5