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Everything you need to know for the Rugby League World Cup
The 2026 Rugby League Cup kicks off in Sydney with the Kangaroos facing the Kiwis of New Zealand, in what could well be an early preview of the final.
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RLWC teams: Walsh named Kangaroos fullback
The 2026 Rugby League World Cup kicks off in Sydney with the reigning champion Kangaroos facing their toughest opponents, the Kiwis of New Zealand.
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Rugby League World Cup squads: Kangaroos, Kiwis and more as they're announced
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Top Headlines
- RLWC teams: Walsh named Kangaroos fullback
- Wests Tigers bolster pack with Frizell signing
- Over before it began: Perth Bears CEO quits
- Leniu joins Eels after early Roosters release
- 'One of the greats': Roosters' Tupou retires
- Five grand finalists in Samoa's RLWC squad
- Yeo makes RLWC call, Walker earns Roos spot
- Saifiti boosts Bati forward depth for World Cup
- Knights vow to return stronger after gutsy loss
- Tedesco breaks NRL record, wins Churchill Medal
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NRL Grand Final: Records, facts, figures from rugby league's biggest game
Rugby league has a proud history dating back to 1908. But what are some of the biggest records, facts and figures from its deciding game?
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Roosters top the class: NRL 2026 team-by-team season review
The 2026 NRL season is over with the Roosters crowned the premiers, so it's time to evaluate every team's year.
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Blame the coach: Tale of two disastrous seasons
Fairly or unfairly, the spotlight is on the coaches of the Bulldogs and Broncos after two very different but equally awful seasons.
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Arrow takes centre stage: Life and sport inseparably, intrinsically linked
Jai Arrow has handled this awful situation as well as a person possibly can, and deserves everything and anything we can give him.
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State of Origin: The all-time records and statistics
The State of Origin series started in 1980 and since that very first encounter we have witnessed 135 games and seen plenty of amazing rugby league.
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