The 2021 RLWC finally kicks off a year after originally intended. With England as the hosts, how will home advantage play out? Can the Kiwis carry on their ranking as number 1 in the world? Or can the Kangaroos make good on their tag as favourites? Here we look at the contenders for the global […] READ MORE
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Double Delight for Australia – Rugby League World Cup Finals
Both sides were successful, so it might be called ‘double delight’ for Australian league, after the 2017 Rugby League World Cup finals. The opening game, won by the women and the men followed up with victory for the Kangaroos–but it was a hard fought battle. England, the Lionhearted challengers pushed Australia to the brink last […] READ MORE
2017 RLWC Semifinal #1: AUSvFIJ Home Town Favourites Must Fire
Since this years Rugby League World Cup (RLWC) began, one team have been quietly achieving the steps needed. Not over doing it, but on an assured quest to reach their goals. So on Friday when the AUSvFIJ semifinal kicks off, the Australian home town favourites must fire. A steady build-up is good; three victories in […] READ MORE
2017 RLWC: All Sides ‘Fight the Odds’ in World Cup Quarterfinals
After the round-robin matches, we have come to the business-end of the 2017 Rugby League World Cup (RLWC) and the intensity keeps getting higher. All sides ‘fight the odds’ in World Cup quarterfinals to show the world that they can compete on the biggest stage in the sport. The giants are all here; in Australia, […] READ MORE
Round Two RLWC Wrap Up: Pacific Sides Book Playoff Spots
More stunning results took the spotlight in the Round Two RLWC results. Some big scores, and even bigger hits that sees several teams putting their hands up. Among those, Pacific sides book playoff spots with better than expected results early in this Rugby League World Cup (RLWC). With games from Friday to Sunday, played in […] READ MORE
RLWC Round 2: Pacific Sides Chase Consecutive Wins
As the 2017 Rugby League World Cup heads into it’s second stage, the matches heat up. Fixtures will be held around New Zealand, Australia and Papua New Guinea. The hosts will enjoy great support, as the Pacific sides chase consecutive wins, and the Lions seek their first cup win in RLWC Round 2. There is a great […] READ MORE