Sam Tagataese loses WCC but returns home a winner

Cronulla forward Sam Tagataese will return to Sydney this week without a world championship medal - but with Faith.

Broncos stunned by Warrington in England

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Warrington have upset Brisbane 27-18 to become the first Super League team to win a World Club Series match since the competition was expanded in 2015.

What Luke Lewis told Sharks in stirring pre-WCC talk

An impassioned team address from Clive Churchill Medallist Luke Lewis has put paid to any fears of complacency for Cronulla going into the World Club Challenge.

Joe Burgess wants another shot at the NRL

The 22-year-old Wigan winger's stint with Sydney Roosters last year went so poorly that it cost him his England spot, with a mid-season switch to neighbours South Sydney at least salvaging some of his reputation.

Drama has not affected Andrew Fifita, says Wade Graham

Andrew Fifita's demeanour has not changed as a result of his recent travails, which include being stood down from the Four Nations over his support of killer Kieran Loveridge.

Chad Townsend braves broken thumb to play in WCC

Wigan coach Shaun Wane still has a scar on a hand where it was trodden on during the 1987 World Club Challenge. Cronulla's Chad Townsend will play in Sunday's clash against Wane's men with a hand that is already broken.

Super League wants NRL to commit to 2018 World Club Series now

Super League wants Australian officials to commit to the 2018 World Club Series before the start of the coming NRL season.

Sean O'Loughlin happy to play under Sam Burgess at World Cup

Wigan's Sean O'Loughlin says he would happily relinquish the England captaincy to Sam Burgess at the World Cup.

How the NRL's attitude could see England poach stars

The less often Super League and the NRL play on the field, the more they will butt heads off it.