The Fiji Bati were all class as they opened their 2026 Rugby League World Cup campaign with a 40-12 win over the Cook Islands.

New Zealand has never lost to any nation other than Australia in the international game, but they trailed for large stretches at McDonald Jones Stadium. Andrew Voerman

The PNG Chiefs had a mini win in their legal battle against NZ Rugby this week, but if they lose the war don’t expect to see them in the Land of the Long White Cloud.

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The NRL has made a big decision that could change contract negotiations dramatically.

Two NRL clubs are watching what happens with Liam Martin at Penrith in the hope they might be able to sign the Kangaroos forward.

Tonga coach Kristian Woolf says his team's depth and quality mean the Mate Ma'a can go on with it after their big win over England at the Rugby League World Cup.

Plenty of people picked Tonga as their tournament roughies, and that faith appears justified as the big red machine bashed their way to a 30-12 win over England in front of their passionate fans.

Mitchell Moses will play no further part in Australia's Rugby League World Cup campaign after suffering a calf injury.

Follow live coverage of the Rugby League World Cup match between England and Tonga in Perth. Stuff sports reporters