England has been crowned Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup champion for a third time, defeating France 50-38 as Australia finished its campaign with a comprehensive victory in the third-place play-off.

Kalyn Ponga has been awarded the Golden Boot as international player of the year but the trophy should not have been given until he and Reece Walsh faced off in the World Cup final. 

New Zealand takes home both the men's and women's Golden Boot awards after two stunning individual seasons.

Parramatta decides not to extend Josh Addo-Carr's contract beyond next season, leaving him free to join a new team immediately if he chooses to do so.

The Kiwi Ferns centre is mighty close to a unique achievement no code-hopping player has managed, but they will have to shock Australia. Stuff sports reporters

Australia and New Zealand's run to the women's World Cup final has felt pre-destined from the moment the tournament started and the Jillaroos are poised to once again show their dominance against their greatest rivals. 

The Kiwis fullback and Kangaroos counterpart Reece Walsh are on the shortlist for the Golden Boot ahead of Sunday’s World Cup final. RNZ

Australia has named its men's and women's sides for this Sunday's Rugby League World Cup finals against New Zealand, including a surprise Jillaroos call.

The team lists are in for the Rugby League World Cup finals as the Australian men and women look to fend off the might of New Zealand on Sunday.

The NRL’s free agency period is heating up, with a number of big names closing in on new deals now that November 1 players are officially able to speak to rival clubs.