England “massive underdogs” for World Cup opener against Samoa
England coach Shaun Wane says his side will go into their opening World Cup game against Samoa as massive underdogs.
England coach Shaun Wane says his side will go into their opening World Cup game against Samoa as massive underdogs.
St Helens legend James Roby has made a decision on whether he is coming out of international retirement for England at the World Cup.
We’re creating how each nation could line-up ahead of the World Cup, in collaboration with He Can Play For. This week, it’s Samoa!
Rugby League World Cup holders Australia are heavy favourites to retain their crown at this year’s tournament in England.
A tidal wave of players committing to their international nation of heritage means that five men’s teams have a realistic chance of winning the World Cup.
Paramatta Eels co-captain Junior Paulo has become the latest NRL star to commit his international allegiance to Samoa ahead of the World Cup.
International rugby league could be more competitive than ever before if more players committed to representing their nations of heritage.
Australia head coach Mal Meninga believes Samoa could be a dangerous side at this year’s World Cup in England.
New South Wales half-back Jarome Luai has pledged his allegiance to his beloved Samoa for the World Cup at the end of the year.
Australia have been criticised for not playing any internationals since 2019 – but there’s been a dearth of them across the board since the last World Cup.
Australia coach Mal Meninga insists he will not put any pressure on players who are eligible for other nations to play for the Kangaroos at the World Cup.
Veteran coach Wayne Bennett has hit out at the NRL as the game looks set to end mid-season international tests Down Under.
Wests Tigers winger David Nofoaluma scored four tries to inspire Samoa to a 42-12 win over the Cook Islands in the first game of a Pacific test double-header.
Here is everything you need to know about the international round in the NRL, including team news, kick-off times and TV coverage.
There is plenty of rugby league to watch on TV this week, including men’s, women’s and the Wheelchair Challenge Cup final.
Former Featherstone star Nu Brown has been added to the Samoa squad that will take on the Cook Islands as part of their World Cup preparations next weekend.
Former Leeds boss Richard Agar will link up with Samoa for the first time next week when they take on the Cook Islands in a mid-season test.
Salford have tied down Samoa World Cup hopeful Tim Lafai to a new deal that will see him remain with the Red Devils until at least the end of next ...
Samoa World Cup hopeful Young Tonumaipea has returned to the NRL with Melbourne Storm from rugby union.
Warrington’s new signing Thomas Mikaele would love to represent Samoa in the World Cup at the end of the year, and believes they could be dark horses.
This year’s mid-season international test matches in the NRL are likely to be the last, according to Tonga coach Kristian Woolf.