England captain Lewis King says his side relish "high-pressure games" after they beat Ireland to secure top spot in Pool A en route to the semi-finals of the Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup.

Australian forward Kai O'Donnell returns to Leigh Leopards after a spell in the NRL with North Queensland Cowboys.

New Zealand call Kalyn Ponga and Phoenix Crossland into their squad for their 2026 Rugby League World Cup semi-final against Tonga.

England forward Owen Trout served a one-month ban after testing positive for cannabis.

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.

Four years ago, Tara Jones played in a Rugby League World Cup semi-final for England. This Saturday, she will be refereeing one.

Tonga will face New Zealand after winning all three group matches, before Samoa face Australia in a repeat of the 2022 final.

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.

Reigning champions Australia rack up the biggest score in international history as they hammered Wales 124-6 in the Rugby League World Cup.

England beat Papua New Guinea 34-12 at the Rugby League World Cup in Wollongong, but look set to miss out on the semi-finals following their opening loss to Tonga.

A Freedom Crichton Ropati hat-trick helps Samoa knock England out of the Women's Rugby League World Cup.