When Rob Hawkins replied to what he thought was an advert to play wheelchair basketball in 2014 he could not have imagined he would be a key part of an England side defending their Rugby League World Cup title.

Huddersfield Giants half-back Oli Leyland signs a new one-year contract to stay at the club for the upcoming 2027 season.

The 2030 Rugby League World Cup tournament will be hosted by the USA and the Pacific Islands, but the five host cities are yet to be confirmed.

Super League side Hull FC Hull FC confirm the signing of NRL forward Josh Kerr on a two-year deal and announce James Bell has been released.

Zac Lipowicz postpones a move to Perth Bears to remain with Super League winners Wakefield Trinity for 2027.

Brad Fash joins York Knights having left Hull FC after more than a decade with his hometown club.

Reece Walsh scores a hat-trick of tries as Australia stun Samoa 44-12 to reach the Rugby League World Cup final.

Abbi Church scores four tries as Australia earn a hard-fought 30-14 win over World Cup debutants Fiji, to progress to their fifth consecutive Women's Rugby League World Cup final.

Kalyn Ponga returns to inspire New Zealand to a 34-10 victory in a pulsating encounter with Tonga as they reach their first World Cup final since 2013.

England beat Ireland 68-32 to secure top spot in Pool A and book their place in the Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup semi-finals. They will face co-hosts Australia on Tuesday, after completing the group stage with a 100% record.

Wales bounce back from two straight defeats with a 92-18 win over the USA, despite resting several experienced players ahead of the play-offs. Wales next face New Zealand in the opening game of the finals series.

England score 23 tries as they secure a huge 134-0 win against USA at the Wollongong Entertainment Arena in New South Wales, to book their place in the semi-finals of the Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup semi-finals, with one group match to spare.