Rising Kangaroos prop Andrew Fifita will run out at Wembley Stadium on Saturday feeling a weight has been lifted off his back after reuniting with his young family at the …

Manu Vatuvei’s chances of facing England in this weekend’s Rugby League World Cup semi final at Wembley look slim. Vatuvei has trained for the first time this week, doing his …

Brent Tate’s experience and versatility have earned the veteran centre a recall to Australian side to face Fiji in Saturday’s Rugby League World Cup semi-final. Tate has emerged victorious in …

Star Parramatta recruit Will Hopoate says his two-year break from rugby league has made him mentally stronger, convincing him he’s up to the challenge of being a success in his …

The Kangaroos will achieve a feat no Australian side has managed in more than 30 years if their impressive defensive shut-out continues against Fiji. Tim Sheens’ tournament favourites head into …

Blockbusting wing Manu Vatuvei remains in serious doubt for the Kiwis Rugby League World Cup semi-final against England at Wembley. Vatuvei injured his groin during the quarter-final victory over Scotland …

Two video referees will be used for the Rugby League World Cup semi-finals and the November 30 final, it has been decided. The decision, taken by the World Cup match …

Even as they prepare to farewell him from rugby league, Kangaroos players remain in awe of Petero Civoniceva. Bar the biggest upset in World Cup history, the 37-year-old prop will …

Logic says Fiji do not have a prayer against Australia in Saturday’s Rugby League World Cup semi-final, but the Bati have a faith that transcends all pre-ordained thinking. While their …

Ben Barba is set to make his Brisbane debut in their final trial game against the Warriors in Dunedin after the NRL club released its pre-season dates on Tuesday. Brisbane …

Fiji coach Rick Stone says he will have a few tricks up his sleeve for the Kangaroos as he attempts to pull off the biggest shock in World Cup history. …

Kangaroos star Jarryd Hayne has launched a passionate defence of the Rugby League World Cup against detractors who claim the tournament is a waste of time. Rugby league’s international showpiece …

Veteran centre Brent Tate has admitted to feeling lingering disappointment over his World Cup axing but says he’s desperate to reclaim a Kangaroos spot. Tate started the tournament as Australia’s …

The Kiwis’ NRL contingent are divided over whether or not the competition should introduce the `captain’s challenge’ call next season. The system was trialled in the Under-20s competition last season, …

A single moment in Australia’s demolition of the United States summed up the confidence and comfort with which Corey Parker has embraced his World Cup opportunity. Only a player at …

Economics holds the key to building a winning sports team, according to the Queensland expert who has discussed his theories with reigning NRL premiers the Sydney Roosters. Queensland University of …

Blake Ferguson has credited the rigours of boxing training for keeping him out of the trouble he believes cost him a place in Australia’s Rugby League World Cup squad. Without …

The NRL is set to launch another early-season crackdown on dangerous tackles in 2014, in an attempt to eliminate the `’crusher” and ”cannonball” tackles in the same way it outlawed …