2008 RUGBY LEAGUE WORLD CUP NEWS  

Toa Samoa V PNG Kumuls
The two Coaches in Kumuls Coach Michael Marum and Toa Samoa Coach Lauaki Freddy Tuilagi have named their final teams for the historical international between the Kumuls and Toa Samoa on Saturday March 7 at Apia Park, Apia Samoa.... [More]
 
ARL CEO responds to media reports
Australian Rugby League Chief Executive Geoff Carr today clarified several points which have been inferred in media reports over the past few days.... [More]
 
Darren Lockyer wins Harry Sunderland Medal
Kangaroos Captain and five-eighth Darren Lockyer has been named the Australian Rugby League's 2008 Harry Sunderland Medal winner for Australia’s international player of the year.... [More]
 
VB Kangaroos for World Cup final
The following players have been selected to represent the VB Kangaroos in the World Cup Final against New Zealand at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday, November 22nd. ... [More]
 
Wheelchair World Cup
If England's stuttering World Cup team needs inspiration for a better showing this weekend they should look no further than 14-year-old double-leg amputee Harrison Brown.... [More]
 
Jillaroos gunning for a spot in World Cup final
In a clash resembling that of their male counterparts the Australian Women’s Rugby League team – the Jillaroos – will tonight face the Pacific Islands in the Women’s Rugby League World Cup major semi final at Kawana’s Stockland Stadium. ... [More]
 
Australian side to play Fiji
The following players have been selected to represent the VB Kangaroos in the 2008 Rugby League World Cup Semi-final against Fiji at the Sydney Football Stadium on Sunday (Nov 16).... [More]
 
Kangaroo side to play PNG
The following players have been selected to represent the VB Kangaroos in their final World Cup pool match against Papua New Guinea on Sunday (Nov 9) in Townsville.... [More]
 
Australian Team to play England
The following players have been selected to represent the VB Kangaroos in their second World Cup pool match against England, at the Telstra Dome, on Sunday, November 2nd... [More]
 
Australian team to play NZ
The following players have been selected to represent the VB Kangaroos in their first World Cup pool match against New Zealand, at the Sydney Football Stadium, on Sunday, October 26th.... [More]
 
Rio Tinto Indigenous Dreamtime Team
Preston Campbell today described his appointment as captain of the Rio Tinto Indigenous Dreamtime Team to play New Zealand Maori in the 'Welcome to Country' game as part of the Rugby League World Cup Official Opening on October 26 as the equal of any of h... [More]
 
World Cup Final tickets
Rugby League fans will have the chance to access a limited release of tickets to the 2008 World Cup Final in Brisbane on November 22 from today.... [More]
 
Sandow wins inaugural George Green Medal
South Sydney’s Chris Sandow today celebrated winning the inaugural George Green Medal as the NRL’s Indigenous Rising Star with selection in the Indigenous squad to play at the Rugby League World Cup.... [More]
 
Jillaroos World Cup squad announced
Queensland’s dominance in the recent Australian Women’s Rugby League State of Origin series was reflected in the Jillaroos squad to contest the 2008 Women’s World Cup, announced today.... [More]
 
Kangaroos RLWC Squad Announced
Australian selectors have today named a 46-man squad for their defence of the Rugby League World Cup starting in October.... [More]
 
Jetstar takes World Cup to the skies
Australian coach Ricky Stuart and Darren Lockyer have joined Jetstar to help the 2008 Rugby League World Cup take to the skies in Brisbane today on the eve of the final countdown to the tournament.... [More]
 
Dragons Add Flame to Fiji World Cup Preparations
St George Illawarra Dragons staff arrived in Fiji yesterday to help Vodafone Fiji Bati in preparation for the touring Australian Affliated States match on June 17 at the National Stadium.... [More]
 
Test and City Country to use Int Rules
The Australian Rugby League has today announced the Centenary Test and this year's City v Country Origin will be played under international rules.... [More]
 
World Cup aspirations for England
England heads a group of nine nations hoping to destroy Australia’s Centenary celebrations at their final hurdle – the 2008 World Cup.... [More]
 
ARL clarifies World Cup eligibility
Australian Rugby League Chief Executive, Mr Geoff Carr, believes the 2008 Rugby League World Cup is already proving an emotional challenge for a number of Australian based players who are yet to formally declare their international status.... [More]