World Cup Preview: Tonga v Italy
It’s quite simple – Italy need to beat Tonga to book a quarter-final date with New Zealand on Friday.
The 13 Most Memorable Moments of the Rugby League World Cup – So Far
Two weeks in, and the Rugby League World Cup is proving a raging success. Sell-out crowds, brilliant rugby, off-field dramas: it’s had it all. Here’s our run-down of some of ...
Video Highlights: Tonga 22-16 Cook Islands
Tonga kept their World Cup hopes alive with a 22-16 win over the Cook Islands.
Kite calls for more Pacific Islands battles
Tonga captain Brent Kite believes the World Cup should trigger more international matches between the Pacific Islands nations.
World Cup Report: Tonga 22-16 Cook Islands
Tonga held on to keep their World Cup hopes alive with a 22-16 victory over the Cook Islands at Leigh.
World Cup Preview: Tonga v Cook Islands
Tonga and Cook Islands both need to win to keep their World Cup hopes alive when they meet at Leigh Sports Village on Tuesday night.
Five things: McNamara, bye bye boyos and Cumbria for SL
Neil Barraclough takes a look at five things we learned this weekend, and a mixed bag for the Home Nations.
Video Highlights: Tonga 24-26 Scotland
A late try from Matty Russell earned Scotland a tremendous 26-24 win over Tonga, catch the video highlights.
World Cup Nations’ Bushfire Appeal
Reeling from the destruction caused by devastating fires ripping through New South Wales, all 14 World Cup nations have donated signed jerseys to support victims of Australia‘s bushfire crisis.
World Cup gets royal seal of approval
Players and representatives from all 14 nations competing in the World Cup met with His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales at Clarence House earlier this week.
Poor start cost Tonga, says coach
Tonga coach Charlie Tonga rued the poor start his side made as they opened their World Cup campaign with defeat to Scotland.
World Cup Report: Tonga 24-26 Scotland
Scotland more than lived up to their Bravehearts nickname, after Danny Brough converted Matthew Russell‘s late try to earn a memorable 26-24 win over Tonga.
World Cup Preview: Tonga v Scotland
Scotland‘s first World Cup opponent is the same as their last, as they take on Tonga at Workington’s Derwent Park.
Kiwi to take charge of England v Australia
Kiwi referee Henry Perenara will take charge of the World Cup opener between England and Australia.
90 clubs represented at World Cup
Super League club Catalan will have the highest number of players on show at the upcoming World Cup, with 20 members of their squad set to appear in the tournament.
24-man squads for all World Cup nations announced
The 24-man squads from each nation competing in the 2013 Rugby League World Cup have been officially announced.
Manu and Tonga aim to excite at World Cup
St Helens star Willie Manu is expected to play a leading role for Tonga at this year’s tournament, having earned a reputation as one of Super League’s most explosive attacking ...
Shoulder charge banned by RLIF
The shoulder charge, already forbidden in the NRL, has been banned for this weekend’s World Club Challenge and the end of season World Cup.
Chris Flannery reflects on a ‘great career’
Last weekend’s semi-final defeat to Warrington proved the last outing in Chris Flannery‘s rugby league career.
Tongan veterans set to support 2013 squad
Two former Tongan and Leigh players have been reminiscing about the time they played for Tonga in the 1995 Rugby League World Cup.
Flannery to retire
St Helens back rower, Chris Flannery has announced his decision to retire and return to Australia at the end of the season.
Flannery signs contract extension
Chris Flannery has committed his future to St Helens after signing a new contract extension which will keep him at the club until the end of 2012.
Saints out to avoid three straight defeats
St Helens back-rower Chris Flannery is hoping to help his side bounce back from their defeats against Wigan and Warrington this weekend.