Has the Rugby League World Cup set a new benchmark for the international game? BBC Sport discovers the answer to that question differs in the northern and southern hemispheres.

Reece Walsh gave a powerful response to Australia's critics as they secured a fourth successive World Cup triumph, saying that: "I feel we got disrespected."

Australia win a fourth successive Men's Rugby League World Cup, beating New Zealand comfortably in the final in Brisbane.

Australia run in six tries as they beat New Zealand 32-12 in the final of the men's rugby league World Cup, securing the title for a fourth time in a row, and for a ninth time out of the last ten tournaments.

Jamie Chapman scores a hat-trick to help Australia comfortably beat New Zealand 34-10 in the women's rugby league World Cup final, securing a record-breaking fourth successive title.

Australia blow New Zealand away in the first half, with a hat-trick for Jaime Chapman, to win 34-10 in Brisbane and clinch a record fourth World Cup.

England's triumph at the Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup was built on an aggressive approach by head coach Tom Coyd - which included encouraging his players to see themselves like sharks.

England become world champions for the third time after beating France 50-38 in the wheelchair Rugby League World Cup final in Australia.

Rob Hawkins scores five tries as England hammer Australia 86-18 to reach the Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup final.

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

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.