The Jillaroos showed why they're the favourites to win a fourth-straight Rugby League World Cup in a big opening win over Samoa, but a small crowd in Sydney has left them urging fans to show up and support women's sport.

The now All Blacks coach went revealed details regarding the controversial end to his tenure in 2023. Iain Payten

The all-conquering Jillaroos begin their women's Rugby League World Cup campaign against Samoa. Follow live.

Follow live coverage of the Rugby League World Cup match between Samoa and France. Stuff sports reporters

The Papua New Guinea NRL franchise is set to go ahead with its jersey and identity launch next week after a court rejected New Zealand Rugby's request for an interim injunction.

After breaking his arm in New Zealand's Rugby League World Cup opener, superstar fullback Kalyn Ponga is undergoing surgery in a bid to play again in the tournament.

The NRL has enjoyed a victory in round one of the code war over the PNG Chiefs name, with a judge turning down a bid by New Zealand Rugby for an urgent injunction after hearing that it could harm the expansion team’s efforts to attract players ahead of its debut season in 2028. Chris Barrett

Kalyn Ponga suffered a broken arm on his sparkling Kiwis debut as they were narrowly beaten by the Kangaroos in a thrilling World Cup opener. Stuff sports reporters

There was a time when Test matches were rugby league's biggest, best and bloodiest spectacles, and last night's World Cup opener between Australia and New Zealand was a reminder of those days. 

NRL champion ‘Marky Mark’ will play for either Australia or the Wallabies at next year’s World Cup. Christy Doran