Roos hero Dugan’s Origin concern

HE owned a match winning moment in the Kangaroos’ World Cup triumph but Josh Dugan accepts the winds of change blowing through the NSW Origin set-up could impact his selection.

2017 Rugby League World Cup - Semi Final 2: Tonga v England

Radical Origin call to save international league

THERE’S a new breed of rugby league stakeholders who can take the international game to new heights. But it’s up to the old firm whether or not they’re allowed to do that, writes Steve Mascord.

Hunt’s Dragons pledge as Cronk-size rep hole opens

BEN Hunt will start his first pre-season with the Dragons knowing that a big start to 2018 could catapult him into the No.7 jerseys he covets most. And he’s vowed to take some key lessons from his Kangaroos apprenticeship.

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Momentum killer: How 2018 will pop RLWC balloon

A STRONG case can be made that we’ve just witnessed the best Rugby League World Cup of all time. But all the goodwill it has provided the international game is set to shrivel up in a neglectful 2018.

Morgo ready to step into Cronk’s shoes

MICHAEL Morgan has welcomed the challenge of being the next pre-eminent playmaker for Australia and Queensland following the representative retirement of Cooper Cronk.

The crazy gift Tongans gave Taumalolo, Tui

TONGA declared a public holiday to celebrate the Mate Ma’a success at the World Cup, and now the country has offered a remarkable gift to two of their biggest stars.

‘Cheating c***’: No apology from bemused Graham

JAMES Graham was caught out by the referee microphone giving Cameron Smith a foul-mouthed spray in one of the World Cup final’s biggest flashpoints. And the England prop isn’t the least bit contrite about it.

2017 Rugby League Women's World Cup Final - Australia v New Zealand

Vossy: The Cup rematch we need ASAP

VOSSY’S VERDICT: The women’s game is going gangbusters, and the best way to capitalise at international level is to get Australia playing New Zealand again as soon as possible.

Smith: We need to play more international games

KANGAROOS skipper Cameron Smith says the success of the Rugby League World Cup has whet the appetite for more Test matches, but he admits the only way it’ll happen is to shorten the NRL season.

Big Three take backseat to barnstorming backrow

PLAYER RATINGS: All eyes were on Australia’s Big Three in what could have been their last game together, but they were overshadowed by some Australian lesserlights.

Bennett’s critical spine play backfires

PLAYER RATINGS: Gareth Widdop wearing the No. 1 worked for England previously but the crucial make-up of the spine bit the Poms in the final.

Heir apparent leads Roos to victory

THE Kangaroos have secured their ninth World Cup. But in a low-scoring encounter it was the man tipped to lead the next generation of players who stood the tallest.

Luke Gale of England (R) tries to avoid Cooper Cronk of Australia (L) during the rugby league World Cup men's final match between Australia and England in Brisbane on December 2, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / Patrick HAMILTON / --IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE--

REVEALED: Why Cronk wore bronze number

WHILE his Kangaroos teammates had their usual golden numbers on their backs for the World Cup final against England, Cooper Cronk’s was bronze. Coach Mal Meninga revealed the reason why.

Jillaroos on top of the world after NZ win

IT was a contest that went down to the final minute, as Australia’s Jillaroos secured a nailbiting win against the New Zealand Kiwi Ferns in the Women’s Rugby League World Cup.

Australia celebrates winning the Women's Rugby League World Cup Final between the Australian Jillaroos and the New Zealand Ferns played at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, Saturday, December 2, 2017. (AAP Image/Darren England) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

World Champs! Aussies edge Kiwis in classic

AUSTRALIAN greats Renae Kunst and Steph Hancock have been handed their fairytale farewell, after the Jillaroos retained the World Cup trophy with a stunning 23-16 victory over the Kiwi Ferns.

‘Feeding my face’: Jillaroo’s hilarious Slater tale

JILLAROOS star Sam Bremner has revealed she received a touching phone call from Kangaroos legend Billy Slater following her World Cup-ending injury, but it didn’t go quite to plan, as she explains.

The Jillaroos take on New Zealand in the World Cup final on Saturday.

Who’s who in the Jillaroos

THE Jillaroos are desperate for back-to-back World Cups after breaking the Kiwi Ferns’ dominance last tournament. Here’s what you need to know about the players tasked with the job of winning.

267 and done? Bye bye for Big Three

BIG PICTURE: Saturday’s World Cup final will be the 267th time Cameron Smith, Billy Slater, and Cooper Cronk play side by side. And it’s looking more likely it could be the last.

Photo proof: Mal hits back at Wayne’s ruck claims

MAL Meninga has responded to Wayne Bennett’s claim that Australia are using illegal tactics to slow the ruck ahead of Saturday’s Rugby League World Cup final. WATCH THE VIDEO.

England coach Wayne Bennett (centre) is seen during the England team captains training run at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, Friday, December 1, 2017. England will play Australia in the final of the Rugby League World Cup on Saturday, December 2 in Brisbane. (AAP Image/Darren England) NO ARCHIVING

Late mail: England’s huge blow on eve of final

LATE MAIL: England have suffered a cruel blow on the eve of the Rugby League World Cup final with one of their most experienced forwards succumbing to injury.

England skipper out of World Cup final

ENGLAND have suffered a serious blow with captain Sean O’Loughlin ruled out of tomorrow night’s World Cup final against Australia.

Jillaroos star’s huge World Cup blow

JILLAROOS sensation Sam Bremner’s hopes of a fairytale comeback in the World Cup final have been dashed.

NOVEMBER 8, 1970 : Captain Ron Coote kisses World Cup trophy after Australia defeated England in final in Leeds, 08/11/70. Historical Rugby League P/L

How priest shaped Kangaroos’ bloody British battle

THE only Roman Catholic priest to play rugby league for Australia, John Cootes was also the only man not to throw a punch, kick or knee in a bloody battle with Britain in the 1970 World Cup.

‘Shocking’: When Broncos were bigger than the Roos

AUSTRALIA had an incredible team at the 1992 World Cup. But a club versus country battle reared its head with three Brisbane Broncos superstars and a secret play that left Wembley dumbfounded.

Smith sets sights on feat not achieved for 25 years

CAMERON Smith has capped one of the most extraordinary seasons in rugby league history with his second Golden Boot award. He’s not satisfied though. Now he wants to break a drought that’s lasted 25 years.

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The crazy gift Tongans gave Taumalolo, Tui

‘Cheating c***’: No apology from bemused Graham

Vossy: The Cup rematch we need ASAP

Smith: We need to play more international games

Big Three take backseat to barnstorming backrow

Bennett’s critical spine play backfires

Heir apparent leads Roos to victory

REVEALED: Why Cronk wore bronze number

Jillaroos on top of the world after NZ win

World Champs! Aussies edge Kiwis in classic

‘Feeding my face’: Jillaroo’s hilarious Slater tale

Who’s who in the Jillaroos

267 and done? Bye bye for Big Three

Photo proof: Mal hits back at Wayne’s ruck claims

Late mail: England’s huge blow on eve of final

England skipper out of World Cup final

Jillaroos star’s huge World Cup blow

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