The Kiwi Ferns forward says choosing New Zealand has shaped her as both a player and a person as she prepares for her second World Cup. Jonty Dine of RNZ

Dane Gagai will become the second-oldest test debutant in New Zealand rugby league history when he joins fellow first-time Kiwi Kalyn Ponga to play the Kangaroos. Stuff sports reporters

Premiership-winning coach Trent Robinson is helping Les Tricolores again at the Rugby League World Cup, and he hopes a potential NRL investment in Super League could boost the sport in France.

Isaah Yeo’s comments suggest Reece Walsh could retain the No 1 jersey for Australia’s World Cup opener against New Zealand. Zachary Gates

Naufahu Whyte, James Fisher-Harris, Moses Leota and Joseph Tapine give the Kiwis a formidable middle for their World Cup opener. Christy Doran

NZR says it has been "shadow-boxing" in attempts to resolve the trademark dispute, while the NRL argues the urgent injunction bid comes after months of silence. Dana Johannsen of RNZ

Four years is a long time to be holding on to one moment. But for Jahrome Hughes, his inability to lead the Kiwis home against the Kangaroos in the 2022 semi-final in England is the driver behind this month’s World Cup revenge. Christy Doran

Jessica Skinner doubted her coaching style was elite. Now she believes it's exactly what elite sport needs. Her path from rural NSW to the top has been shaped by resilience, community, family and a belief that sport can change lives.

With the men's and women's Rugby League World Cup officially launched, Samoa are looking to repeat their fairytale run to the 2022 final. 

After a decade-long wait, the Knights superstar fullback is finally set to pull on the black jersey of New Zealand. Christy Doran