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The Latest Breaking News from Rugby

Sunday rugby news as Cardiff statement on players imminent and Halfpenny and Costelow put down Wales markers

Here are some of the stories making the headlines from Wales and further afield

Wales Online

Wales suffer heavy defeat to New Zealand as hosts progress to World Cup quarters

The Black Ferns are guaranteed to finish top of Pool A.

The Independent UK

Nothing less than absolute victory will suffice for Australia at the Rugby League World Cup

After playing their first match in three years, Australia have proven they're still the monster at the end of every other nation's World Cup dreams.

ABC News

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Steelers face US for wheelchair rugby gold

The Australian Steelers have beaten hosts Denmark 56-55 in their semi-final to set up a clash with the US for the wheelchair rugby world title.

AAP

Michael Cheika: ‘Lebanese sport doesn’t get many moments like this’

Australian coach is switching codes for a chance to lead the country of his parents’ birth at the Rugby League World Cup

The Guardian - UK

Former director of rugby Nigel Melville describes ‘deep sadness’ at Wasps plight

The club are facing administration within days

The Independent UK

Kangaroos kick away from Fiji in eight-try trouncing at Rugby League World Cup

Australia defeated Fiji 42-8 in their RLWC round one clash at Leeds with Harry Grant and Cameron Munster masterminding an eight-try victory

The Guardian - AU

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Stars suing Rugby League accuse bosses of negligence over doctor advice

Rugby Football League faces allegations over way it treated concussion advice from controversial doctor, as former players speak out over being 'discarded' and suffering early onset dementia

Daily Mirror

Halfback poser lingers as rusty 'Roos win

Australia began their Rugby League World Cup title defence with a 42-8 win over Fiji in Leeds, with unused players set to get their chance against Scotland.

AAP

Sad implosion of Wasps and Worcester must be warning call for English rugby

The sport’s days of reckoning are here, and everyone from the RFU to reckless club owners is responsible for the pain

The Guardian - UK

Newcastle left richer as St James' Park issues can't spoil an impactful Rugby World Cup weekend

“We knew it was a risk, but Newcastle delivered,” was the message from the World Cup’s CEO Jon Dutton as delirious fans poured back into the Newcastle streets after the first game of the tournament

Chronicle Live

Organisers apologise after sound failure hits Rugby League World Cup opener

Rugby League World Cup organisers apologised after a technical failure cut short the tournament’s opening ceremony

The Guardian - UK

Rugby League World Cup: Australia beats Fiji 42-8 – as it happened

Australia overcame an early scare to run away with their first game of the Rugby League World Cup

The Guardian - AU

Rugby League World Cup organisers promise lasting legacy for Newcastle as locals praised

The tournament got underway at St James' Park with England beating Samoa, but it was the impact around the city which has delighted organisers

Chronicle Live

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Wales Online

What time is Wales v New Zealand kick-off at Women's Rugby World Cup? TV channel and live stream info

Ioan Cunningham's Wales face reigning World Cup champions New Zealand, who are being coached by Wayne Smith and Sir Graham Henry

Chronicle Live

Fans' pride as Rugby League World Cup 2021 kicks off in Newcastle

"Having a World Cup in Newcastle is brilliant. We're really looking forward to it."

The Guardian - UK

Dom Young double fires England to opening World Cup rout of Samoa

England scored 10 tries to romp home 60-6 against Samoa in the opening game of the Rugby League World Cup at St James’ Park

Daily Mirror

Dom Young shines as England thrash Samoa to open Rugby League World Cup in style

Dom Young was the star of the show as England pummelled Samoa at St James' Park to open the Rugby League World Cup in emphatic style, with England running out 60-6 winners

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The Independent UK

Oh my god, I can’t believe it – Kaiser Chiefs’ set cut short at Rugby League World Cup opener

Ricky Wilson and his band were warming up the crowd in Newcastle when they hit a technical failure

Wales Online

Rugby League World Cup opening ceremony disaster as Kaiser Chiefs forced to abandon set and first match delayed

The opening match of the Rugby League World Cup was delayed after a big problem during the opening ceremony at St James' Park in Newcastle

Chronicle Live

Viewers react as PA issue disrupts Rugby League World Cup at St James' Park and Kaiser Chiefs walk off

St James' Park was hit by technical difficulties ahead of the World Cup kick off with spectators and welcome party guests were left bemused

ABC News

Australia begins men's Rugby League World Cup title defence with a 42-8 win over Fiji

Mal Meninga's Kangaroos end their hiatus with a win against the dangerous Fiji at Headingley in Leeds.

The Guardian - UK

England 60-6 Samoa: Rugby League World Cup opener – as it happened

Dom Young scored twice on his Test debut as England produced an outstanding team display to comfortably defeat Samoa

Wales Online

What teams are competing at the Rugby League World Cup? Full list of countries

There are men's, women's and wheelchair rugby league tournament editions being played

Wales Online

Wayne Pivac watches on as forgotten Wales star he refuses to pick sends message

The Wales autumn squad announcement is just a few days away

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