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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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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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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Our Plan to Get England Back to the Top! Can Tonga and Samoa Make the Rlwc Final?!
Our Plan to Get England Back to the Top! Can Tonga and Samoa Make the Rlwc Final?!
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Tonga and Samoa Write Another Chapter in World Cup History - Leeds Rhinos
As predicted pre-match, Samoa and Tonga produced one of the greatest Rugby League World Cup matches on Sunday in Sydney to write another chapter in an epic series of games between the two proud Pacific nations but were you there for their first World Cup qualification clash ba…
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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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Can Tonga and Samoa Create World Cup History with Semi-final Wins?
It was the most anticipated game of the group stages, and it was clear to see why as Tonga and Samoa did battle and both booked their spots in the Rugby League World Cup semi-finals. Tonga beat Samoa 20-18 in the final group match in an electrifying battle between the two nati…
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England Out of World Cup After Tonga Edge Out Samoa
England's elimination from the World Cup was confirmed after Tonga beat Samoa 20-18 in the final group match. England sealed a 34-12 victory against Papua New Guinea on Friday but needed to win by a big margin to give themselves a chance of leapfrogging Samoa in Pool B and C a…
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England on Brink of Historic World Cup Exit Despite Win Over Png
England are on the brink of a Rugby League World Cup pool stage exit despite a 34-12 victory over Papua New Guinea in Wollongong. Brian McDermott's side's qualification hopes have been out of their own hands since a heavy 30-12 defeat to Tonga in their tournament opener, and r…
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Ex-nrl Ace’s Brutal Super League Verdict Amid Tonga Star’s Revival
Former Wakefield Trinity ace Justin Horo has taken a brutal swipe at Super League standards amid a discussion around Tui Lolohea’s impressive international resurgence at the Rugby League World Cup. Half-back Lolohea has been a Super League player since joining Leeds Rhinos in …
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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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Tonga's 'crazy' Win Has Toia Daring to Dream of World Domination
Tonga talent Rob Toia is focused on the task ahead – but is daring to dream of a perfect finish to his season which would see his tiny nation hold aloft this year’s IRL World Cup trophy.
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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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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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Scotland V Tonga - Qualifying Final, 2008
Scotland and Tonga face off in a Qualifying Final during the 2008 Rugby League World Cup ...
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Tonga V Toa Samoa - Round 3, 2026
Tonga and Toa Samoa face off in Round 3 of the 2026 Rugby League World Cup ...
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Take it as Red: Tonga Sneak Past Samoa in World Cup Epic
Tonga have prevailed 20-18 over Samoa in an epic World Cup contest in front of a record crowd of 29,411 at CommBank Stadium.
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$40k World Cup Insult Exposed; Worrying Kangaroos Truth Kevvie Can’t Escape: Crawls
It just doesn’t add up that players from Tonga and Samoa are being paid less per game at the World Cup than what a good bush footballer can earn playing local A grade in front of family and friends.
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Rugby League World Cup Attendances as Tonga-samoa Sets All Time Record
The Rugby League World Cup group stage concluded with some superb matches – and some bumper attendances to boot, too. The four semi-finalists for the men’s tournament have officially been locked in after the final five group stage games, all of which attracted pretty healthy c…
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England's RL World Cup Exit Confirmed After Tonga Beat Samoa
England’s elimination from the World Cup was confirmed after Tonga beat Samoa 20-18 in the final group match.
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Tonga: Round 3
Addin Fonua-Blake and Kristian Woolf chat to the media after their Round 3 match against Toa Samoa ...
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England’s Worst-ever World Cup Result Must Trigger Seismic Super League and Sportwide Changes
As expected, England are out of the Rugby League World Cup following the final game of the group stages between Tonga and Samoa – a game that showcased just how far off the pace England really are.
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Rugby League World Cup Semi-finals Locked in After Incredible Finale with Upsets Possible
The semi-finals of the men’s Rugby League World Cup have been finalised – and for the first time in the competition’s history, they will not include England . England knew Tonga had to win by an historic record-breaking margin on Sunday morning to have any chance of progressin…
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England’s World Cup Dream Over as Tonga Win All-time Classic
England are officially OUT of the Rugby League World Cup after Tonga and Samoa served up an all-time classic in the final game of the group stage. Brian McDermott’s side knew they needed a record win for Tonga by over 40 points to stand any chance of progression through to the…
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England’s Men Exit Rugby League World Cup Despite Tonga’s Gripping Win Over Samoa
England’s men have been eliminated from the Rugby League World Cup on points difference after Tonga’s 20-18 victory over Samoa. Brian McDermott’s side required Tonga to beat Samoa by 47 points or more to progress and it means it is the first time in history that England or Gre…
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England’s Rugby League World Cup Fate Sealed as Tonga Beat Samoa in Classic
England are officially out of the Rugby League World Cup with Tonga failing to beat Samoa by 46 or more points, as was required to give Brian McDermott’s side a lifeline. Instead, Tonga won 20-18 in a classic between the two Pacific Nations that was played out in an incredible…
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Live: Raucous Sold Out Crowd to Rock Commbank as Tonga Face Samoa in World Cup Blockbuster
A clash that has been sold out for weeks, fierce pacific rivals Tonga and Samoa will do battle on Sunday night in the most anticipated game of the World Cup.
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Australia Overcome Early Wobble as Men’s Rugby League World Cup Semi-finals Almost Set
Australia overcame an early wobble to beat the Cook Islands and finish top of Pool A with the host nation set to play one of Tonga, Samoa or England in the semi-finals.
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Jon Wilkin Slams ‘diabolical’ World Cup Format as England’s Preparation Labelled a ‘laughable Mess’
Jon Wilkin has become the latest rugby league voice to slam the format of the World Cup with England now on the brink of a first-ever group stage exit. Unless Tonga beat Samoa by 46 points or more, England will be flying home after a worst-ever World Cup performance despite on…
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‘bit S**t’: Tonga Star Reignites Feud with Rival After Brutal Knockout and Controversial $390 Fine
Fans are desperately hoping that Tonga coach Kristian Woolf makes a late switch to his starting pack so we can see two behemoths renew their rivalry after last year’s fiery encounter.
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Ex-england Star Insists Players ‘let Down’ by Bosses as Plea for More Backing Made
Former England star Tommy Makinson has launched a passionate defence of the national team’s players and coaches after their likely World Cup exit: insisting they are being ‘let down massively’ by those above them. Barring a major miracle and a 46-point Tonga win over Samoa on …
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England Beat Papua New Guinea but World Cup Hopes in Doubt
England beat Papua New Guinea 34-12 at the Rugby League World Cup in Wollongong, but look set to miss out on the semi-finals following their opening loss to Tonga.
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England’s Bench Plan Backfires and Wigan Star’s Struggles in Png Talking Points
England ’s Rugby League World Cup campaign is all-but over despite a second victory in three group games, as they failed to rack up enough points against Papua New Guinea. Barring a monumental win from Tonga on Sunday morning, England will be heading home on Monday after a pro…
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Jake Connor Omission Scrutinised by Pundit After England Struggles in Png Win
Kevin Brown believes Jake Connor would have been a difference-maker for England against Papua New Guinea, but has defended the side’s spine. Having lost their opener against Tonga before thrashing France last weekend, England went into their final group stage clash against the…
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England Edge Towards World Cup Exit Despite Png Win
England edged towards a World Cup exit after their points chase against Papua New Guinea descended into a chaotic and error-strewn 34-12 victory that will almost certainly prove insufficient in the final reckoning. Since their opening loss to Tonga, England's objective had bee…
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Brian Mcdermott Piles Praise on 'white Hot' England as World Cup Dream Kept Alive - All Out Rugby League
England were 'white hot' as tore apart France and kept their Rugby League World Cup hopes alive, says head coach Brian McDermott. After losing to Tonga in their World Cup opener, England knew they had to rack up a big score against France and that's exactly what they did, beat…
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Casualty Ward: Katoa Good to Go; De Belin, Siegwalt Struck Down
Tonga's gun halfback Isaiya Katoa will return from an ankle injury for Sunday's blockbuster against Samoa. The halfback ...
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How to Watch Rugby League on TV This Week Including England Triple-header and Tonga V Samoa
It’s week three of the Men’s and Women’s Rugby League World Cup, but this weekend will see the beginning of the Wheelchair tournament, meaning there are more games on TV for you to enjoy.
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All Smiles for Hull Kr's 'proud' Mikey Lewis as He Targets England World Cup Progression
Even if they do that, however, they will still need Tonga – the team they lost to in their opening game of the tournament – to beat Samoa on Sunday, with the combined results needing to produce a swing of at least 68 points in England’s favour.
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