Captain George Williams says England will relish their "underdog" tag when they take on a powerful Tonga side in their World Cup opener in Perth on Saturday.

France boss Laurent Frayssinous suggests the gap between the NRL and Super League was a huge factor in their 78-4 defeat by Samoa at the Men's Rugby League World Cup.

New Zealand refuse to rule full-back Kalyn Ponga out of the rest of the Rugby League World Cup as he has surgery on a broken forearm.

Australia beat New Zealand 24-22 in a dramatic Rugby League World Cup opener in Sydney, with debutant Jack Bostock scoring a hat-trick to see the hosts snatch victory late on.

Australia's Reece Walsh exerted himself to the point of throwing up, while New Zealand's Kalyn Ponga tried to play on with a suspected broken arm in a dramatic Men's Rugby League World Cup opener.

Wakefield Trinity reach their first Super League Grand Final where they will face Warrington Wolves after stunning Wigan Warriors 33-6 in the semi-finals.

Despite a daunting group Wales women's head coach Tom Brindle says the team want to play their part in growing rugby league.

Watch highlights as Warrington Wolves earn a thrilling narrow Super League semi-final win over Leeds Rhinos to reach their first Grand Final for eight years.

Matty Ashton scores a hat-trick as Warrington Wolves end Hull Kingston Rovers' reign as Super League champions with victory in the play-off eliminator.

Wakefield Trinity reach their first ever Super League semi-final with a 26-16 victory over Leigh Leopards.

Watch highlights as Warrington Wolves seal third place in Super League to reach the play-offs despite a fine performance from Toulouse Olympique.

Watch highlights as Mark Percival and Jonny Lomax bow out on a high as St Helens beat Hull KR to finish their 2026 Super League season.