Rugby League News

New Zealand's Jamayne Isaako kicks a penalty during the opening game of the Rugby League World Cup between Australia and New Zealand in Sydney, Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Mark Baker)

Update

New Zealand thrash Fiji for record victory to book World Cup semi-final place

The Rugby League World Cup 2026 takes place from October 15-November 15

Update

Rugby League World Cup: Latest schedule, results and semi-final line-ups

Jon Wilkin has questioned the Rugby League World Cup's format

Wilkin: Rugby League World Cup format 'fundamentally flawed'

'It wasn't surprising' - Wilkin points to strength of NRLW when looking at England exit

'It was fundamentally flawed' - Wilkin criticises World Cup structure

England are now highly likely to exit the World Cup in the group stage for the first time

England on brink of historic World Cup exit despite win over PNG

England's George Williams is tackled by Nixon Putt of Papua New Guinea during the Rugby League World Cup (Associated Press)

'The wheels fell off' - Williams rues errors with England on brink of WC exit

England are out of the Women's Rugby League World Cup after defeat to Samoa

England crash out of World Cup as Ropati leads Samoa to victory

England head coach Brian McDermott spoke to media on Thursday as his side seek to avoid a historic first World Cup pool-stage exit

McDermott: England face 'unique task' to progress and can't get distracted

England have a big task ahead of them in their final group game

Opinion

How England’s underdog spirit can fuel RL World Cup semi-final hopes

England's Mikey Lewis spoke to media on Wednesday, saying he has 'earned' his Rugby League World Cup spot

Lewis: I've earned my England RL World Cup spot

England Wheelchair Rugby League player Luis Domingos has had a rapid rise in the sport he picked up less than two years ago

Exclusive

Rising star Domingos hopes to mastermind England's World Cup retention

Jez Litten will start for England in their final group-stage match at the Rugby League World Cup

Litten, Knowles to start for England in crunch World Cup match