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Australia beat Samoa 30-10 at Old Trafford to retain the Rugby League World Cup, continuing a 14-year reign as world champions.
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Australia beat Samoa to retain World Cup
Australia beat Samoa 30-10 at Old Trafford to retain the Rugby League World Cup, continuing a 14-year reign as world champions.
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Nov 11, 21:35
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Sep 20, 21:41
Officials accept defeat as Rugby League World Cup set to be postponed until 2022
Officials initially vowed to press ahead regardless after Australia and New Zealand withdrew from the tournament last month.
Aug 3, 17:20
Adrian Lam claims Meninga is "heartbroken" over World Cup withdrawal
World Cup chief executive Jon Dutton told a news conference on Thursday the chances of the tournament going ahead in the autumn were 50-50.
Jul 30, 12:07
James Graham believes self-interest is behind World Cup withdrawals
The holders and 2008 champions cited player safety during the coronavirus pandemic as the reason for withdrawing.
Jul 26, 16:46
Wales among potential beneficiaries for Rugby World Cup
A number of players have suggested they would play for other countries.
Jul 23, 11:50
Players criticise "premature" Australia and NZ World Cup withdrawal
The two nations have elsewhere been branded 'cowardly' and 'selfish' over the move.
Jul 23, 08:50
Anger mounts over Australia, New Zealand withdrawal
The southern hemisphere giants say they made the call because of the worsening Covid-19 situation in the UK.
Jul 22, 17:19
RFL chair slams Australia, New Zealand World Cup withdrawal
The tournament organisers were given short notice of the two countries' decision to withdraw over Coronavirus concerns.
Jul 22, 12:04
World Cup organisers reeling after Australia, New Zealand withdraw
Tournament officials are understood to have been given just four minutes' notice ahead of the announcement.
Jul 22, 09:14
Australia, New Zealand pull out of World Cup in England
The tournament is due to get under way in England in October.
Jul 22, 09:13
Australia's World Cup title defence to begin against Fiji in Hull
Hosts England open the tournament in Newcastle against Samoa.
Jul 21, 09:06
All Blacks set to face Kangaroos in blockbuster cross-code clash
The clash is reportedly set to be played in December.
Jun 25, 08:29
Coronavirus latest: Revived Ashes series between England and Australia cancelled
The three-match series was scheduled to be the first for 17 years.
Jun 1, 10:23
RFL chief admits Ashes series could be under threat
Ralph Rimmer admits staging England v Australia series will be tough.
May 27, 18:41
Warrington coax Australia legend Greg Inglis out of retirement
The 33-year-old centre has not played for over a year.
May 19, 14:32
Australia internationals criticised for flouting social distancing measures
The pair were fined 1,000 Australian dollars by New South Wales Police.
Apr 27, 09:48
