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French league team says bonjour to coast
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The French rugby league team is on Queensland's Sunshine Coast preparing for the World Cup.
Bird rumoured to have flown to US
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Cronulla player Greg Bird has reportedly left Australia to join his girlfriend in the US.
Hodges out of World Cup
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Australian centre Justin Hodges will miss the Rugby League World Cup with a shoulder injury.
Decision on Broncos investigation weeks away: police
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Police say it will be weeks before they reveal the outcome of an investigation into sexual assault claims against three players.
Warrior Wiki calls it a day
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New Zealand rugby league legend Ruben Wiki has announced his retirement, opting against a swansong in the UK Super League.
Broncos still awaiting outcome of assault probe
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Brisbane Broncos chief executive Bruno Cullen says he has no idea when police will finalise their investigation into an alleged sexual assault involving three NRL players.
Broncos boozers will miss matches
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Brisbane Broncos players who break a tough new alcohol plan will miss NRL matches.
Lewis pushes Origin teams for World Cup
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Rugby league Immortal Wally Lewis has pushed for Queensland and New South Wales - not Australia - to contest the World Cup in order to make the tournament more competitive.
Webb charged with drink driving
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North Queensland forward Carl Webb has been charged with drink driving after his wedding on the weekend.
Hayne cleared to play for Fiji
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Parramatta's Jarryd Hayne is among four players who have been given permission to play for Pacific Island nations in the upcoming Rugby League World Cup.
Thaiday triumphs as Bennett bows out
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Boom Brisbane Broncos forward Sam Thaiday has capped a fine season by taking out the NRL club's player of the year award at its annual awards ceremony.
England crushes sorry Wales 74-0
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England has warmed up for the Rugby League World Cup with a record 14-try, 74-0 rout of Wales at Doncaster.
Slater, Hindmarsh win MVP awards
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Melbourne full-back Billy Slater has been rewarded for a stellar season by taking out the NRL club's player of the year award.
Kangaroos pluck Tupou from Tonga's grasp
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Cronulla-bound forward Anthony Tupou has replaced Melbourne's Michael Crocker in the Australia squad for the Rugby League World Cup.
Goodwin to plead guilty to assaults
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Suspended Canberra Raiders back Bronx Goodwin will plead guilty to two counts of assault.
Bird assault charge downgraded
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Police prosecutors have downgraded an assault charge against NRL player Greg Bird.
Lima and White out of World Cup
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Melbourne Storm props Brett White and Jeff Lima have been forced to withdraw from their respective World Cup squads due to post-season surgery needs.
Webb out of Kiwis' World Cup squad
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New Zealand's rugby league World Cup hopes have suffered a setback with full-back Brent Webb ruled out after undergoing spinal surgery.
Cummings becomes Hall of Fame legend
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Melbourne horse trainer Bart Cummings has been elevated to legend status in the Sport Australia hall of Fame.
Dymock hoping Tonga can provide shock value
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Tonga coach Jim Dymock says he hopes his team will surprise people at the World Cup.
Hayne chosen in Fijian Cup squad
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The Rugby League International Federation will decide later this week on the World Cup eligibility of several NRL players.
Thurston surprised by Hunt snub
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Kangaroos half-back Johnathan Thurston says he expected to see Brisbane full-back Karmichael Hunt in the squad for the Rugby League World Cup.
Fielden misses out on England squad
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Lee Smith's match-winning performance in Super League's grand final has secured him a place in England's 24-man World Cup squad, but experienced Wigan prop Stuart Fielden has been left out.
Storm brains trust apologises to NRL
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Craig Bellamy and Brian Waldron have apologised for comments made about the NRL judiciary's suspension of Cam Smith.
Seven debutants named in Kangaroos squad
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Australian selectors have named seven Test debutants in the squad for this year's rugby league World Cup
