England boss Brian McDermott has urged his players not to panic as they chase points against Papua New Guinea in Wollongong on Friday in a bid to keep alive their Rugby League World Cup hopes.

Mikey Lewis knows his selection for England's squad at the 2026 Rugby League World Cup was divisive but he's ready to take his chance in Australia.

Finlay O'Neill thought his sporting days were over when his dislocated a knee at the age of 16. Now he is preparing to play a part in England's bid to retain the Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup.

Lebanon head coach Michael Cheika says he will be approaching the concluding fixture of his side's 2026 Rugby League World Cup campaign as if it is the final.

England thrash France 82-0 in Perth to keep their World Cup hopes alive but they still need to beat Papua New Guinea on Friday and require Tonga to defeat Samoa next Sunday to reach the semi-finals.

Hull FC sign Warrington Wolves prop Max Wood on a season-long loan for 2027.

Wales have named 16-year-old Fionn McCabe in their squad for their opening Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup game against England.

Australia score 15 tries as they thrash England 78-0 at the 2026 Women's Rugby League World Cup in Perth.

Samoa score 14 unaswered tries as they thrash Wales 76-0 to secure their first win in Pool A at the 2026 Women's Rugby League World Cup, whilst the result leaves Wales with two defeats from two.

Tonga put England's Rugby League World Cup campaign under jeopardy by beating them in their opening match at HBF Park.

England beat Women;s Rugby League World Cup debutants Wales 70-6 in their Group A opening game in Perth, Australia.

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.