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Coverage of the Rugby League World Cup clash between Australia and New Zealand.
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Australia edge past New Zealand in thriller to reach World Cup final
Australia edge to a thrilling 16-14 victory over New Zealand to book their place in a 13th successive Rugby League World Cup final.Nov 11, 21:35
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Rugby League World Cup: Past winners
Sports Mole lists all of the past winners of the Rugby League World Cup.Sep 20, 20:41
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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, 16:20
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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, 15:46
Wales among potential beneficiaries for Rugby World Cup
A number of players have suggested they would play for other countries.Jul 23, 10:50
Players criticise "premature" Australia and NZ World Cup withdrawal
The two nations have elsewhere been branded 'cowardly' and 'selfish' over the move.Jul 23, 07:50
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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, 16:19
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, 11:04
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, 08:14
Australia, New Zealand pull out of World Cup in England
The tournament is due to get under way in England in October.Jul 22, 08:13
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Newly-retired Sonny Bill Williams thanks fans, teammates
The 35-year-old dual-code rugby star is hanging up his boots.Mar 11, 09:40
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On this day in 2007: Great Britain whitewash New Zealand in eight-try mauling
Tony Smith's men claimed a record 44-0 victory in the second Test.Nov 3, 06:30
Australia's World Cup title defence to begin against Fiji in Hull
Hosts England open the tournament in Newcastle against Samoa.Jul 21, 08:06
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F46%2Fsonny-bill-williams.jpg "Sonny Bill Williams at a Toronto Wolfpack press conference on November 14, 2019")
Sonny Bill Williams uncomfortable with David Beckham, Lebron James comparisons
The New Zealander has signed a two-year contract with Super League newcomers Toronto Wolfpack.Nov 15, 02:09
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Sonny Bill Williams: 'Toronto Wolfpack opportunity too good to turn down'
The former All Black has joined the Super League newcomers on a two-year contract.Nov 14, 16:54
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Great Britain lose again to suffer series defeat in New Zealand
The Kiwis ran out 23-8 winners in Christchurch as the Lions suffered a third successive defeat on tour.Nov 9, 09:20
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Jack Hughes unfazed to make Lions debut in unfamiliar centre role
Zak Hardaker switches moves to the wing in place of the injured Ryan Hall.Nov 5, 09:51
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Great Britain welcome Luke Thompson back for second Test
Warrington second rower Jack Hughes will make his debut in ChristchurchNov 5, 09:47
Great Britain defeated by New Zealand in first Test
Daryl Clark scored the Lions' only try.Nov 2, 06:55
Tom Makinson treble helps England wrap up series win over New Zealand
The final Test is at Elland Road next weekend.Nov 4, 17:00
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