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The three year hoodoo the Kiwi Ferns need to overcome for World Cup glory

from Stuff.co.nz - League

Sun, 15 Nov 2026 at 1:00am AEST

For the fourth straight time, the Kiwi Ferns and Australian Jillaroos are set to clash in a Rugby League World Cup final. Mat Kermeen

Ponga, forwards have Kiwis primed for massive shot at World Cup glory

from Stuff.co.nz - League

Sun, 15 Nov 2026 at 1:00am AEST

All you need to know about the Rugby League World Cup final on Sunday night in Brisbane. Andrew Voerman

The burning questions ahead of two trans-Tasman Rugby League World Cup finals

from Stuff.co.nz - League

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 at 1:00pm AEST

Kiwi Ferns v Jillaroos will be followed by Kiwis v Kangaroos on an epic night in Brisbane on Sunday. Mat Kermeen and Andrew Voerman

‘They are so beatable’: Kiwi Ferns embrace underdog tag for World Cup final

from Stuff.co.nz - League

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 at 12:47pm AEST

Australia have won the last three tournaments, including a 54-4 routing in 2022. New Zealand co-captain Georgia Hale insists the favourites are "so beatable". Merryn Anderson

A friendship forged on the rugby league fields of New Zealand a century ago

from ABC News: Rugby League

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 at 12:15pm AEST

It's been more than 100 years since Awhina and Rita's ancestors travelled from the rugby league fields of New Zealand to Australia. 

'Playing with injury' par for course at Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup

from ABC News: Rugby League

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 at 7:48am AEST

From overcoming life-altering accidents to living with rare medical conditions, almost every player in the Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup has an amazing story to tell.

Spectacular try helps England to Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup glory

from ABC News: Rugby League

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 at 9:21pm AEST

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.

The Rugby League World Cup final should have solved the Golden Boot battle

from ABC News: Rugby League

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 at 2:13pm AEST

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. 

Kiwi duo Ponga and Waaka claim Golden Boot awards after stunning seasons

from ABC News: Rugby League

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 at 5:31pm AEST

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

Addo-Carr free to leave Eels as club rejects extension opportunity

from ABC News: Rugby League

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 at 1:41pm AEST

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.