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Rugby League World Cup winner hands over medal box to young fan in heartwarming moment

Australia beat Samoa in the Rugby League World Cup final at Old Trafford on Saturday and one lucky fan was given a dream piece of signed memorabilia from their star stand-off

Daily Mirror

The 2021 Rugby League World Cup ‘shows where the international game is going’

Qualification for the next edition has already started.

The Independent UK

James Tedesco inspires Australia to Rugby League World Cup glory against Samoa

Australia 30-10 Samoa: Tedesco scored a try in each half as the Kangaroos added the men’s trophy to the women’s they won earlier in the day at Old Trafford

The Independent UK

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Australia 30-10 Samoa: Holders retain Rugby League World Cup crown in convincing win

Australia romped to a 30-10 victory over Samoa to secure the Rugby League World Cup crown for the 12th time in their history.

Evening Standard

Australia retain Rugby League World Cup crown with huge win over New Zealand in women’s final

Australia 54-4 New Zealand: The Jillaroos have now won the last three editions of the competition

The Independent UK

What time do the Rugby League World Cup finals kick off today and what TV channels are they on?

The Kangaroos have won the men's tournament an incredible 11 times but face a Samoa side who stunned England in the semi-finals, while the Kiwi Ferns face the Australian Jillaroos in the women's final

Wales Online

How to watch Australia vs Samoa for FREE: TV channel and start time for Rugby League World Cup final today

Australia and Samoa will today compete for the Rugby League World Cup trophy.

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Samoan celebrations have dominated Australian streets ahead of the Rugby League World Cup final. Here's why

Marches will be held across Australia in the lead-up to the Rugby League World Cup. And win or lose the game, supporters intently watching Samoa's journey would probably agree, they've already won.

ABC News

The Jillaroos had to pay for their own tickets to get thumped in the first three World Cups. Now they fly business class to the final

The Jillaroos who went to the first Women's Rugby League World Cup in 2000 had to quit jobs, take out loans and raise money in raffles to pay for their own flights. But those struggles built the runway that sent the current side on a business class flight to this…

ABC News

NZ aim to stop Jillaroos' three-peat bid

The Jillaroos are on a mission to win a third-straight Women's Rugby League World Cup crown but New Zealand are intent on revenge.

AAP

Australia target double success in Rugby League World Cup finals

Men’s and women’s sides face Samoa and New Zealand respectively in back-to-back matches at Old Trafford on Saturday

The Guardian - UK

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson sends heartfelt video to Samoa stars ahead of RLWC final

WWE icon and movie megastar Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson issued further encouragement to the Samoan Rugby League team with a passionate message ahead of the Rugby League World Cup final

Daily Mirror

NRL players’ Samoan loyalty spells trouble for State of Origin

The Rugby League World Cup finalists’ success could have a potentially seismic impact on international eligibility rules

The Guardian - AU

Samoa's historic win over England in Rugby League World Cup semi-final prompts street parties across the globe

In 68 years of the Rugby League World Cup, Samoa are the first Pacific nation to reach the final — and their fans' celebrations have poured onto the streets at home and abroad.

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Evening Standard

England 6-20 New Zealand: Mele Hufanga inspires Kiwis in Women’s Rugby League World Cup semi-final

England’s dreams of reaching the women’s Rugby League World Cup final were undone by the unstoppable force of Mele Hufanga as New Zealand clinched a 20-6 victory in York.

AAP

Kangaroos braced for boos in RLWC final

Australia's players insist the boos they are going to be given by English supporters at the Rugby League World Cup final are a mark of respect.

The Guardian - UK

England rake over familiar failings after Rugby League World Cup exit

With so many questions unresolved and Shaun Wane’s future up in the air, there is an urgent need for clarity and consistency

AAP

Samoa's Luai to make an enemy of Cleary

They have grown up as best mates, but Samoa's Jarome Luai says he wants to make Nathan Cleary's life a misery in the Rugby League World Cup final.

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Wales Online

Accidental trailblazer McDaid living their authentic life

Canada's Sab McDaid is believed to be the first non-binary player to compete at the Rugby League World Cup

The Guardian - UK

Samoa’s Stephen Crichton breaks England hearts with golden drop goal

England lost a dramatic Rugby League World Cup semi-final 27-26 to Samoa, thanks to Stephen Crichton’s golden point drop goal

Daily Mirror

Superb Samoa stun England in extra time to reach a first ever Rugby League World Cup final

Samoa will play Australia in next Saturday's Rugby League World Cup final after Stephen Crichton's Golden Point drop goal gave them a dramatic win over England

Evening Standard

How to watch England vs Samoa for FREE: TV channel and start time for Rugby League World Cup semi-final today

England battle Samoa this afternoon with a place in the Rugby League World Cup final up for grabs.

Evening Standard

Australia 16-14 New Zealand: Holders through to Rugby League World Cup final after thrilling win

Cameron Murray’s second-half try proved enough to send holders Australia through to the Rugby League World Cup final in a scintillating 16-14 victory over New Zealand.

AAP

Aussies edge NZ to grab RLWC final spot

Australia are through to the Rugby League World Cup final after securing a tough 16-14 win over New Zealand at Elland Road, Leeds.

The Guardian - AU

Australia 16-14 New Zealand: Rugby League World Cup semi-final – as it happened

Favourites Australia overcame a spirited New Zealand to reach the rugby league world cup final

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