Rugby League

The Kiwis could face England in a historic match in the US next year, reports suggest.

England's hopes of upsetting the Kangaroos in Saturday's Rugby League World Cup final have been dealt a huge blow after skipper Sean O'Loughlin ruled himself out with a quadricep injury.

NRL strugglers Newcastle have achieved a milestone moment in their rebuild after signing NSW State of Origin halfback Mitchell Pearce to a rich four-year deal.

It's a hot, muggy day in Queensland, but it's doing little to hamper the preparation of the Kiwi Ferns as they attempt to win back the Women's Rugby League World Cup from Australia.

Cameron Smith has identified back-to-back NRL premierships as his next challenge after claiming a second Golden Boot award.

About 1000 Tongan league fans have marched down Queen Street in Auckland, bringing traffic to a halt.

Opinion - Tonga's Rugby League World Cup is now over after losing to England, but questions about its final play of the tournament will continue for some time, writes Jamie Wall. Video

Hundreds of Tongan rugby league fans gathered in central Auckland yesterday where they sang hymns in protest following a heartbreaking loss to England.

Analysis - The rise of Mate Ma'a Tonga and their exuberant supporters has been the defining element of the Rugby League World Cup. For Tongans, the team has been a flashpoint for cultural pride, RNZ…

Mate Ma'a Tonga supporters celebrated well into the night despite their team's close-fought Rugby League World Cup semi-final loss. Video

England held off an astonishing late fightback from Tonga to reach the final of the Rugby League World Cup for the first time in 22 years with a 20-18 victory in Auckland tonight.

Former St George Illawarra halfback Rangi Chase has been banned for two years after testing positive for cocaine while playing in the English Super League.

The New Zealand Warriors have signed standoff Blake Green for the next three years.