On a fractious night in Sydney that ended with Australia reaching yet another Men's Rugby League World Cup final, it was no surprise to see Reece Walsh centre stage – for better or worse.

Reece Walsh scores a hat-trick as Australia reach the Men's Rugby League World Cup final by overwhelming a Samoa side left fuming by a series of refereeing calls against them.

Jodie Boyd-Ward will become the first player in Wheelchair Rugby League history to win 50 caps when she leads Wales against New Zealand.

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

Australia have reached their fifth successive Women's Rugby League World Cup final as they seek a fourth consecutive title - but they were made to work harder than anyone expected.

Kalyn Ponga's return to Rugby League World Cup action, just 23 days after breaking his arm, was a risk. But New Zealand head coach Stacey Jones felt it was a risk worth taking - and was proved right.

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

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.