Brian McDermott says he can fix the errors that led to England's Rugby League World Cup defeat by Tonga - but is it already too late?

England 's men fall to defeat in their Rugby League World Cup opener as Tonga take their chances in Perth.

England scored seven tries before the break, and 13 in total on their way to a comprehensive victory over Wales in their Group A opener.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.