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.

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

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.

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.