We want your take on how each of the Kiwis performed against Kangaroos. Stuff sports reporters

The first match of the tournament lived up to the hype – and then some. Andrew Voerman

Follow live coverage of the first match of the Rugby League World Cup from Allianz Stadium in Sydney. Andrew Voerman and Joseph Pearson

The Rugby League World Cup begins with a blockbuster between powerhouse nations Australia and New Zealand. Follow live.

England have been forced into a squad change after Morgan Smithies was ruled out for the World Cup after suffering an injury blow during training that ended his tournament.

Promising halfback Ethan Sanders is ready to fight for the No. 7 jersey at the Raiders after the club announced he would be staying until the end of 2028.

Bulldogs general manager Phil Gould has defended the club’s 2025 decision to axe Toby Sexton after fans took him to task on social media on Wednesday.

It’s been almost 20 years since New Zealand shocked the rugby league world and caused arguably the greatest upset in the sport’s history when defeating the mighty Kangaroos in the 2008 World Cup Final.

The referee says relentless scrutiny and criticism eventually manifested physically, forcing him to rethink how he managed pressure and sought support. Ross Karl

Is the mini-exodus of the football department at the Newcastle Knights set to continue?