Ruchira Ranasingha, 50, has been stranded in the Cook Islands since 2023 and wants to return to Sri Lanka.
The Kangaroos top Pool A with a 66-6 victory in their historic clash in Townsville as Tom Trbojevic scores a second hat-trick in as many games
The Kangaroos look to go undefeated through the group stage of the Rugby League World Cup as they close out the Pool A action against Cook Islands in Townsville. Follow live.
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Minute-by-minute report: The undefeated Kangaroos and Cook Islands meet in a historic clash in Townsville. Join Jonathan Howcroft for updates
Reece Walsh, Isaah Yeo, Liam Martin and Ethan Strange return as Australia meets the Cook Islands in Townsville. Follow the action live.
Australia's men's and women's teams are named for this weekend's Rugby League World Cup games against Cook Islands and Wales as Reece Walsh comes back in at fullback.
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The Kiwis defy a slow start against Cook Islands to win big.