Key Highlights Tonga prop Addin Fonua-Blake highlighted the unprecedented surge in fan support and rapid commercial growth for Pacific rugby league on international stages. Australia’s government has backed regional development with a 10-year, A$250m (£130m) commitment to the Pacific Rugby League Partnership alongside the Australian Rugby League Commission. Former England international Ryan Hall criticized the ...
Key Highlights: England secured a 34-12 victory over Papua New Guinea during their Rugby League World Cup fixture in Wollongong. Despite the commanding win, England face likely elimination before the semi-final stage of the tournament. The squad’s precarious tournament position follows an opening-round defeat against Tonga. England Secure Decisive Victory Over Papua New Guinea in ...
Key Highlights Tonga secured a statement victory over England in their opening match of the Rugby League World Cup. The high-stakes international fixture was staged at HBF Park. The defeat leaves England’s Rugby League World Cup campaign in early jeopardy as group-stage pressure mounts. Tonga Stuns England in High-Stakes Opening Clash Tonga delivered a major ...
Key Highlights: Head coach McDermott experienced a losing start in his first match leading England, falling to Tonga after stepping into the role vacated by Shaun Wane. Tonga earned their first-ever victory over England in seven encounters, capitalizing on an English side that suffered from minimal preparation and had not played since November 2025. Following ...