England

Two players and England’s coach have hit out at the watered-down World Cup, which has resulted in a brutal format for the lesser lights.

France has been accused of giving up in its Rugby League World Cup loss after an 82-0 shellacking against England at HBF Park.

Jasmin Strange was just days away from facing Australia when she suffered a nasty injury at England training.

Kangaroos coach Kevin Walters has made mass changes for Australia’s World Cup clash with Fiji – and among them are four debutants.

Brian McDermott knows his side are facing an uphill battle, but don’t expect to see a massive change in tactics.

Tonga’s World Cup bid started horribly at HBF Park with Latu Fainu leaving the field 16 minutes into his side’s clash with England.

Tonga has started its World Cup campaign in style, playing in front of a sea of red at HBF Park in Perth.

Junior Amone’s return to the NRL has moved one step closer, after the young half was picked in Tonga’s squad.

Queensland and NSW have been talked about as the big winners. But England could be the true beneficiary of the new rules.

England head coach Shaun Wane has left the role after almost six years in charge, and nine months before the Rugby League World Cup.