NRL news from around the web

Live: Jillaroos to face England as World Cup demolitions continue

from ABC News: Rugby League

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 at 5:45pm AEST

Australia's women's team is expected to continue a second round of lopsided scores as they take on England at the Rugby League World Cup. Follow live.

England lead needing huge score against France to keep slim World Cup hopes alive

from Stuff.co.nz - League

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 at 5:10pm AEST

Follow live updates as England and France clash in a Rugby League World Cup contest in Perth. Stuff sports reporters

Watch: Rampant Samoa nullify Papua New Guinea for another World Cup rout

from Stuff.co.nz - League

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 at 4:34pm AEST

Their Port Moresby clash was in the balance until the Samoans found their stride in the second half. Stuff sports reporters

Semi-final spot up for grabs in Samoa, PNG World Cup clash — LIVE

from FOX SPORTS League

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 at 1:35pm AEST

Papua New Guinea will play host to another unbeaten side in Samoa this afternoon with the winner to likely progress to the semi finals.

‘Weren’t allowed’: Cheika hits out at denied Lebanon WC plea... and makes call on young gun

from FOX SPORTS League

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 at 10:41am AEST

Michael Cheika has hit out at the Rugby League Players Association and International Rugby League, claiming he was denied a request for Lebanon to play a warm-up game going into the World Cup.

‘Dream come true’: Childhood mates turned rivals; England coach eyes extension — WC Daily

from FOX SPORTS League

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 at 9:01am AEST

They grew up playing together, spent years as teammates and remain close mates to this day.

One-time minnows Tonga and Samoa now star World Cup attractions

from ABC News: Rugby League

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 at 7:22am AEST

Tonga and Samoa, once regarded as minnows of rugby league, are now top-drawer attractions at the Rugby League World Cup.

In the wreckage of World Cup blowouts, hope is where you find it

from ABC News: Rugby League

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 at 5:37am AEST

Tonga's win over Lebanon kicked off what's expected to be a lopsided weekend in the Rugby League World Cup but there's still something to be gained amid the blow-outs. 

NRL club in talks to take home game to Dunedin

from Stuff.co.nz - League

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 at 4:23am AEST

The Tigers are exploring the possibility of taking a home game to the deep south of New Zealand next year. Christian Nicolussi

‘Thought I wasn’t going to make it’: Sonny Bill Williams reveals life-threatening heart condition

from FOX SPORTS League

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 at 9:15pm AEST

NRL and All Blacks great Sonny Bill Williams says he could have died at any moment after doctors discovered a life-threatening heart condition.