New Zealand V Cook Islands - Round 2, 2000
New Zealand and the Cook Islands face off in Round 2 of the 2000 Rugby League World Cup ...
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The Underrated Piece in the Kiwis’ World Cup Charge... and Why an NRL Top Job Would Be ‘perfect’
He’s the underrated cog in the all-powerful New Zealand machine as the Kiwis push for World Cup glory.
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Casualty Ward: Leg Injury Rules Toia Out as Ponga Returns
Gun fullback Kalyn Ponga will return for the Kiwis just three weeks after breaking his arm but Tonga centre Rob Toia has been ...
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Wales Bounce Back from Successive Defeats to Beat USA
Wales bounce back from two straight defeats with a 92-18 win over the USA, despite resting several experienced players ahead of the play-offs. Wales next face New Zealand in the opening game of the finals series.
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On-the-move Super League Ace Uses Family Connection to Join New Zealand Camp Ahead of Rlwc Semi-finals
Ahead of their Rugby League World Cup semi-final battle with Tonga this weekend, New Zealand invited some extra players into camp to help them train – one of whom was a current Super League ace.
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St Helens Target Sensational Charnze Nicoll-klokstad Transfer
St Helens are pursuing a sensational deal to sign New Zealand international Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad as Kevin Walters continues to oversee a major overhaul of the club’s squad. The 31-year-old has emerged as a target for Saints after Super League clubs became aware that a poten…
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Rugby League World Cup Predictions: Tonga & Samoa to Advance?
It’s the semi-finals of the Rugby League World Cup – and there are two genuinely unpredictable and thrilling games in store in the men’s tournament this weekend. Defending champions Australia take on Samoa while there is a mouthwatering showdown between New Zealand and Tonga t…
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New Zealand V Lebanon - Round 1, 2000
New Zealand and Lebanon face off in Round 1 of the 2000 Rugby League World Cup ...
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Kiwis Hatch Plan for Ponga’s Early Return Against Tonga
Fullback Kalyn Ponga is in line for a shock return for the Kiwis only a few short weeks after breaking his arm in the IRL Rugby League World Cup opener against Australia.
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The England Player Turned World Cup Referee
Four years ago, Tara Jones played for England in a Rugby League World Cup semi-final. This Saturday, she will be refereeing one, when New Zealand's women - her opponents in 2022 - face Samoa in Newcastle, New South Wales. It means that the former St Helens hooker has gone one …
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Kiwis Ponder Plan for Ponga’s Early Semi Final Return Against Tonga
Fullback Kalyn Ponga is in line for a shock return for the Kiwis only a few short weeks after breaking his arm in the IRL Rugby League World Cup opener against Australia.
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Inside Kiwis Camp: Moses Leota
NRL.com take you inside the various camps across RLWC2026 ...
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Where Are They Now? the Last Great Britain Rugby League Team to Defeat Australia 20 Years on
Today, November 4 2026, marks 20 years since England/Great Britain last defeated Australia in a Men’s Test match. Sydney hosted the fourth round of that year’s Tri-Nations series, as Great Britain, as they were then, faced Australia and New Zealand in a seven-week-long series …
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Inside Kiwis Camp: Dane Gagai
National Rugby League respects and honours the Traditional Custodians of the land and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and future. We acknowledge the stories, traditions and living ...
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Inside Kiwis Camp: Moses Leota
NRL.com take you inside the various camps across RLWC2026 ...
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Why Rugby League Needs Tonga-samoa World Cup Final
With blow out wins and a convoluted format, the men's group stage at the 2026 Rugby League World Cup did little to dissuade cynics about the unhealthy state of the international game. From Group A, Australia and New Zealand came through as expected and are widely tipped to fac…
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How England Could Line up for New Zealand Series with New Halves
England ’s Rugby League World Cup is over – and attention now turns to the future under Brian McDermott: or whoever it is that is the head coach from 2027 moving forwards. The 2030 World Cup is the next big goal but before that, there’s a mouthwatering series against New Zeala…
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Casualty Ward: Ponga, Crossland Back for Kiwis; Mariner Returns
Gun Kiwis fullback Kalyn Ponga has been named in the Kiwis' extended squad for the World Cup semi-final as he looks to return ...
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Nz's Ponga Back in World Cup Contention After Broken Arm
New Zealand have named Kalyn Ponga on the reserve list for their Rugby League World Cup semi-final against Tonga - just three weeks after he broke his forearm. And hooker Phoenix Crossland has also been included on the reserve list after completing a four-match ban imposed for…
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Rugby League World Cup Semi-final Squad News as Kayln Ponga Decision Made
The squads for the semi-finals of the men’s Rugby League World Cup have been confirmed ahead of this weekend’s matches. New Zealand will face off against Tonga on Saturday before Australia face Samoa on the Sunday, as each team bids for a place in the Rugby League World Cup Fi…
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Bradford Bulls Chase Hull FC Star James Bell in Latest Transfer Move
Bradford Bulls are working on a deal to sign Hull FC forward James Bell, Love Rugby League can reveal. The Bulls have held negotiations with the Black and Whites over a potential move for the New Zealand-born forward, with the clubs believed to have reached an agreement on the…
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Whyte Looks to Put Cherry on Top of a Very Sweet Season
There’s been no signs of a premiership hangover for Naufahu Whyte, whose Dally M Prop of the Year form has carried over into the Kiwis' World Cup campaign.
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New Zealand V England - Semi Final, 2008
New Zealand and England face off in a Semi Final during the 2008 Rugby League World Cup ...
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Australia V New Zealand - Final, 2008
Australia and New Zealand face off during the 2008 Rugby League World Cup Final ...
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Casualty Ward: Crossland to Replace Injured Laban in Kiwis Squad
Kiwis secondrower Jacob Laban has been forced out of the World Cup with a lower leg injury, with utility Phoenix Crossland named ...
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Rugby League World Cup Disciplinary Verdict Confirms Two Bans but Key Forward Escapes with Warning
New Zealand will be without Ronaldo Mulitalo for the semi-finals of the Rugby League World Cup but the star winger will be available for the final if the Kiwis progress.
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England's World Cup Failure Must Be Catalyst for Radical Change - James O'brien Comment
Published 2nd Nov 2026, 17:00 GMT The irony should not be lost on England fans. For years, we have heard calls for a more competitive, compelling international game that isn't dominated by Australia and New Zealand . That is finally starting to happen, yet England , for so lon…
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The Wrap: World Cup Men's Round 3
The Kiwis and Kangaroos went through the motions with big wins on Saturday before the eyes of the rugby league world turned to CommBank Stadium for the showdown between two Pacific powerhouses in ...
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Ex-hull KR Captain Returns to Former NRL Club in Coaching Role
Former Hull KR captain Shaun Kenny-Dowall has confirmed a return to Sydney Roosters with the ex-New Zealand international continuing his coaching career. After retiring from playing at the end of the 2023 season, Kenny-Dowall took up a coaching role with Hull KR before then re…
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The Wrap: World Cup Men's Round 3
The Kiwis and Kangaroos went through the motions with big wins on Saturday before the eyes of the rugby league world turned to CommBank Stadium for the showdown between two Pacific powerhouses in ...
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The Wrap: World Cup Men's Round 3
The Kiwis and Kangaroos went through the motions with big wins on Saturday before the eyes of the rugby league world turned to CommBank Stadium for the showdown between two Pacific powerhouses in ...
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The Wrap: World Cup Men's Round 3
The Kiwis and Kangaroos went through the motions with big wins on Saturday before the eyes of the rugby league world turned to CommBank Stadium for the showdown between two Pacific powerhouses in ...
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The Saturday Wrap: Wheelchair World Cup
A fine captain’s knock by Australia’s Bayley McKenna helped the Wheelaroos overwhelm Tasman rivals New Zealand 102-14, while France seem determined to reverse their runners-up finish from the last ...
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Iro Tips Kiwis to Win World Cup as Aitu Bow Out with Loss to Kangaroos
Cook Islands captain KL Iro installed New Zealand as World Cup favourites after Australia scored a 60-point win on Saturday night which featured probably their best 20 minutes of the tournament.
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Kiwis Run Riot as Two Sent Off on Gold Coast
New Zealand winger Ronaldo Mulitalo and Fiji halfback Brandon Wakeham were sent from the field at Cbus Super Stadium on Saturday as the Kiwis tuned up for the semi-finals with a 78-0 smashing of the ...
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New Zealand into Semis with Statement Win Over Fiji
New Zealand delivered a statement victory as they thrashed Fiji 78-0 to book their place in the Rugby League World Cup semi-finals. The Kiwis established a 24-0 lead with four converted tries in the opening 13 minutes as Fiji - who pushed reigning world champions Australia clo…
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New Zealand Sweating Ban as Double Red Card Mars Dominant World Cup Win
New Zealand have put in one of the statement performances of the men’s Rugby League World Cup to book themselves a place in the semi-finals but it’s a win that has come at a significant cost.
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New Zealand Face Nervous Disciplinary Wait Over Star in Statement World Cup Win
New Zealand have coasted through to the semi-finals of the Rugby League World Cup after a commanding win over Fiji – but they face a nervous wait to see if one of their star players will be available.
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Bati: Round 3
Jacob Saifiti and Mick Potter chat to the media after their clash against New Zealand ...
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2030 World Cup Host Imminent as Tournament to Head in ‘new Direction’ with Key Nation Ruled Out
The host for the next Rugby League World Cup in 2030 will be named before the end of this year – with Australia out of the running and Peter V’landys considering moving in a new administrative direction. Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea have been combined hosts of t…
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