Rugby League World Cup: Seven players to watch
The 16th Rugby League World Cup gets underway tomorrow as hosts England face Samoa at St James' Park in Newcastle and defending champions Australia tackle Fiji.
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Rugby-France plot Red Roses upset at Whangarei
(Reuters) - France coach Thomas Darracq admits his team have a mountain to climb if they are to end England's 26-match unbeaten run on Saturday but believes they do have the ability to spring a women's Rugby World Cup upset in Whangarei.
Welsby will shine at Rugby League World Cup, claims captain Tomkins
England captain Sam Tomkins has tipped Jack Welsby to show he belongs on the international stage at the Rugby League World Cup after a stellar season for St Helens. Welsby, 21, starred mainly at half-back for Saints as they won a record-breaking fourth consecutive Super League title with a 24-12 triumph over Leeds Rhinos in last month's Grand Final.
Samoa coach Parish slams favourite tags for England Rugby League World Cup opener
Samoa coach Matt Parish rubbished claims his side are favourites to topple England, instead insisting they are undercooked ahead of Saturday's Rugby League World Cup curtain-raiser. England boss Shaun Wane and the bookies have installed Samoa as favourites after several high-profile players chose to represent the Pacific Islanders ahead of Australia and New Zealand. Ad Parish can call upon eight players who featured in Penrith Panthers' win over the Paramatta Eels in the NRL Grand Final but Samoa only had their first training session in the UK on Monday while England warmed up with a 50-0 win over Fiji on Friday night.
Springbok women unchanged for Fiji clash at RWC
Coach Stanley Raubenheimer has retained the same team for the Springbok women's Rugby World Cup clash against Fiji in Auckland on Saturday.
New captain Tedesco determined to lead Australia by example
By James Toney It's a good job James Tedesco is as adept at deflecting praise as he is at breaking tackles. Ad Australian coach Mal Meninga made no secret of the fact the full-back is the first name on his team sheet after anointing him captain this month. Rugby LeagueKiwi coach Maguire right at home back in England39 MINUTES AGO Just a few days later the Sydney Roosters star was recognised as the NRL's top player by his peers for the third time, after another stellar season backed up by eye-catching stats.
University of Hull embracing exciting opportunities after Rugby League World Cup funding
The University of Hull's head of sport Steve Curtis is looking forward to a host of exciting opportunities for students ahead of the construction of their new rugby league performance, education and community hub. The £1.5 million project has received financial support from the RLWC2021 CreatedBy Legacy Fund, delivered in partnership with the Rugby Football League, (RFL), Sport England and Department for Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS), and Hull City Council.
Scotland ready to mix it with the best as they seek World Cup improvement
Nathan Graham has come full circle at the Rugby League World Cup and can't wait to unleash a new-look Scotland on the rest of the world. Graham played in Scotland's first World Cup campaign and returns as head coach this time around, though he's hoping to create better memories than those from 22 years ago. Ad Scotland lost all three matches in 2000, including two on home soil, as they finished bottom of Group 4 and they have hardly lit up since, with their best World Cup result coming eight years ago.