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 · Oct 16, 2022

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 · Oct 16, 2022

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 · Oct 16, 2022

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 · Oct 15, 2022

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 · Oct 15, 2022

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 · Oct 15, 2022

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 · Oct 15, 2022

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 · Oct 15, 2022

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 · Oct 15, 2022

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 · Oct 15, 2022