Cook Islands book their spot in a fourth Rugby League World Cup, turning it on to beat South Africa 58-6 in Sydney.

Julia Robinson scores twice as Australia defeats New Zealand 40-8 to claim a second consecutive Pacific Cup in emphatic fashion.

Follow live coverage as one of New Zealand’s great modern league players bows out in Sydney. Stuff sports reporters

Look back at live coverage of the women’s Pacific Championships final. Stuff sports reporters

Australia have now won 11 of their last 12 matches against New Zealand in women’s international rugby league. Andrew Voerman

Australia have now won 11 of their last 12 matches against New Zealand in women’s international rugby league. Andrew Voerman

Follow live coverage as the Kiwi Ferns take on the world champion Jillaroos in Sydney. Stuff sports reporters

Kangaroos coach Kevin Walters is hopeful of extending his stay as Australian coach heading into the 2026 World Cup on home soil after his side’s 3-0 Ashes series sweep.

Teams that score a try could be forced to kick off in what would be the biggest rule change in the NRL since the six-again introduction in 2021.

Broncos premiership winning coach Michael Maguire has been linked with the England coaching post after Shaun Wane oversaw a horror 3-0 Ashes whitewash at the hands of the Kangaroos.