The Latest Breaking News from Rugby League World Cup

Papalii commits to Samoa for World Cup

Canberra star Josh Papalii says he has put his hand up to play for Samoa at the 2022 Rugby League World Cup, joining a growing list of big names.

AAP · Aug 3, 2022

Lindsay Hoyle says England women can take lead at Rugby League World Cup

Lindsay Hoyle, the House of Commons Speaker who will be RFL president in 2023 has said ‘we can take the sport to new heights with all three World Cups’

The Guardian - UK · Aug 2, 2022

Rugby League World Cup finally secure Australian TV deal

Organisers have been working hard to secure a deal.

Leeds Live · Jul 29, 2022

Rugby League World Cup kick-off 100 days away with England v Samoa at St James' Park

World Cup organisers hope to sell out Newcastle United's stadium when England take on Samoa, one of four Rugby League World Cup games in the city

Chronicle Live · Jul 7, 2022

Nadine Dorries in jaw-dropping blunder at rugby league event

NADINE Dorries has made an embarrassing blunder at a press conference for the of the Rugby League World Cup – after mixing up the sport with rugby…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 30, 2022

Nadine Dorries mistakes rugby league for rugby union in speech mix-up: ‘I remember that 2003 drop goal’

Nadine Dorries made an embarrassing mistake during a speech at a Rugby League World Cup event in St Helens on Thursday.

Evening Standard · Jun 30, 2022

Nadine Dorries makes embarrassing gaffe and confuses rugby's two codes while promoting World Cup

The Secretary of State for Sport made the blunder at a Rugby League World Cup press conference

Wales Online · Jun 30, 2022

‘That 2003 drop-goal’: Nadine Dorries confuses rugby league and union in embarrassing speech gaffe

Speaking at a Rugby League World Cup event, the culture secretary reflected on her favourite memory from the sport – which was in fact an iconic moment from rugby union

The Independent UK · Jun 30, 2022

Rugby League World Cup delivers £25m of 'positive change' before a ball is kicked

The great and the good of rugby league will convene in England later this year for the World Cup - but the event has already had a positive impact before it gets underway

Daily Mirror · Jun 30, 2022

Samoa a chance for Cup glory: Nofoaluma

Wests Tigers winger David Nofoaluma says Samoa can be among the heavyweight teams at the Rugby League World Cup, which begins in October.

AAP · Jun 24, 2022