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.

A Brisbane Broncos prodigy already labelled ‘Benji 2.0’ has landed a new deal with the club, as he moves one step closer to his NRL debut.

The toast he ate for dinner ended up all over Allianz Stadium on Thursday night, but Reece Walsh deserves the biggest breakfast Sydney has to offer after he starred for Australia in their thrilling World Cup win over New Zealand.

ARLC boss Peter V’landys vowed to protect the PNG Chiefs over a challenge from rugby union and the franchise has had its first legal win.

The Kangaroos and Kiwis produced a bell-ringer to kick off the 2026 World Cup and there was no shortage of drama.

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

What a way to kick off the 2026 Rugby League World Cup.

French captain Benjamin Garcia has issued an impassioned plea for greater support of the game in his home country as the nation prepares for its opening match of this year’s World Cup campaign.

Reece Walsh had tears in his eyes ahead of the World Cup opener before producing heroics to help Australia beat New Zealand.