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Walsh-inspired Australia crush irate Samoa to reach World Cup final

On a fractious night in Sydney that ended with Australia reaching yet another Men's Rugby League World Cup final, it was no surprise to see Reece Walsh centre stage – for better or worse.

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Defending champion Australia beats Samoa to reach Rugby League World Cup final against New Zealand

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Kangaroos into World Cup final after thrashing Samoa

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Kiwis v Tonga: Stacey Jones praises ‘tough’ Kalyn Ponga after inspirational performance

Kalyn Ponga’s determination to return 23 days after breaking his arm has been hailed as the defining example of the resilience driving the Kiwis towards Rugby League World Cup glory.

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Fiji take shock lead against Australia in Women's RL World Cup semi-final

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Ponga returns to help New Zealand beat Tonga and reach World Cup final

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'That's Reece' - World Cup semi-final brings out best and worst of Walsh

On a fractious night in Sydney that ended with Australia reaching yet another Men's Rugby League World Cup final, it was no surprise to see Reece Walsh centre stage – for better or worse.

Ponga stars as NZ book Cup final spot with Tonga win

New Zealand are into their first World Cup final in 13 years after Kalyn Ponga returned from a broken arm to power the Kiwis past Tonga in a 34-10 win.

National Rugby League

The Wrap: World Cup Men's Semi-Finals

After bringing so much passion and colour to the 2026 World Cup, Tonga and Samoa said goodbye at the semi-final stage as the Kiwis and Kangaroos flexed their considerable muscle.

Australia and Fiji level at break in enthralling Women's RL World Cup semi-final

Australia take on Fiji in the second semi-final of the 2026 Women's Rugby League World Cup - listen to BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra commentary.

Spain will withdraw as 2030 World Cup co-hosts if Morocco given final, PM candidate says

Alberto Nunez Feijoo, leader of the conservative Partido Popular, said Spain hosting the final would be an "undisputable" decision.

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James Fisher-Harris learns suspension verdict for World Cup final after illegal act in semi

He's been instrumental for the Kiwis. Read more here.

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Argentina handed minor reprieve in World Cup final scuffle issue; Molina’s punishment reduced

After the FIFA World Cup 2026 final between Argentina and Spain (which the latter won), an altercation broke out between the players and several of them were penalised.