It's been more than 100 years since Awhina and Rita's ancestors travelled from the rugby league fields of New Zealand to Australia.
From overcoming life-altering accidents to living with rare medical conditions, almost every player in the Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup has an amazing story to tell.
Wallaroos captain Siokapesi Palu has criticised Rugby Australia over player pay and conditions.
Tom Lambert was randomly invited to play junior rugby for Scotland, and was courted heavily to stay. But he never gave up on his dream to play for Australia.
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Scientists are optimistic of a breakthrough in diagnosing the degenerative brain condition chronic traumatic encephalopathy that is especially prevalent in American football, rugby and football
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Rugby Australia has done a solid job of retaining talent from their junior sides, but not all of those players will kick on, and it’s the few who get away who will come back to hurt them.
Electrifying full-backs take centre stage in men’s final before Australia and New Zealand meet again in the women’s decider
The Wallabies can benefit from the rising number of star youngsters being signed by club academies in France, according to Will Skelton. But only if Rugby Australia respond in the right way.
England has been crowned Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup champion for a third time, defeating France 50-38 as Australia finished its campaign with a comprehensive victory in the third-place play-off.
New Zealand fullback Kalyn Ponga beat a host of stars, including Kangaroos rival Reece Walsh, to the prestigious Golden Boot award on Thursday evening.
Kalyn Ponga has been awarded the Golden Boot as international player of the year but the trophy should not have been given until he and Reece Walsh faced off in the World Cup final.
New Zealand fullback Kalyn Ponga beat a host of stars, including Kangaroos rival Reece Walsh, to the prestigious Golden Boot award on Thursday evening.
England go into Friday’s final against France hopeful of retaining their title – and inspiring more to take up their fast-growing, compelling sport
Australian under-18 captain Justice Taumoepeau has signed a three-year deal with French club Pau, while the Waratahs are in talks to bring another France-based young star, Lehopa Leota, back to Australia in 2027.
Australia has named its men's and women's sides for this Sunday's Rugby League World Cup finals against New Zealand, including a surprise Jillaroos call.
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The F10 unions fear for their financial future if they play in the second-tier Nations Cup, with promotion and relegation set for the 2030 Nations Championship
Three years ago, Cam Murray admitted he got sick of being linked to a code switch. Now, the NSW and Australian star admits it’s a distinct possibility.