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Rugby League World Cup stories, pictures, videos

Rugby League World Cup stories, pictures, videos

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Rugby League World Cup stories, pictures, videos

Ben Westwood and Chris Hill belt out the national anthem alongside Brett Ferres

Ben Westwood and Chris Hill belt out the national anthem alongside Brett Ferres

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IT'S MY VIEW: The pride of Britain

PICTURES: Australia win Rugby League World Cup

PICTURES: Australia win Rugby League World Cup

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PICTURES: Australia win Rugby League World Cup

Australia lift the World Cup trophy. Pictures: MIKE BODEN

Australia lift the World Cup trophy. Pictures: MIKE BODEN

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Astonishing Australia defeat New Zealand to lift World Cup trophy at Old Trafford

World Cup Final is sold out

World Cup Final is sold out

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World Cup Final is sold out

Bennie Westwood was so close. Pictures by Mike Boden

Bennie Westwood was so close. Pictures by Mike Boden

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PICTURES: Ben Westwood inches away from putting England in World Cup Final

Warrington Wolves' Chris Hill and Ben Westwood can't bear to watch. Pictures by Mike Boden

Warrington Wolves' Chris Hill and Ben Westwood can't bear to watch. Pictures by Mike Boden

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LOOK BACK: There was nothing they could do

International crowd record set to tumble as organisers toast tournament

International crowd record set to tumble as organisers toast tournament

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International crowd record set to tumble as organisers toast tournament

Celebrating the Sam Burgess converted try that put England 18-14 in front against holders New Zealand at Wembley. Picture by Mike Boden

Celebrating the Sam Burgess converted try that put England 18-14 in front against holders New Zealand at Wembley. Picture by Mike Boden

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IT'S MY VIEW: They made me believe

Wolves' Ben Westwood is fended by Roger Tuivasa-Sheck's clenched fist. Pictures by Mike Boden

Wolves' Ben Westwood is fended by Roger Tuivasa-Sheck's clenched fist. Pictures by Mike Boden

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Wolves' England pair unhappy with officials

Gutted Chris Hill after last-play defeat at Wembley. Pictures by Mike Boden

Gutted Chris Hill after last-play defeat at Wembley. Pictures by Mike Boden

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PICTURES ADDED: Heartbreak at the death for England

Westwood and Hill in the England 17 for RL World Cup semi final

Westwood and Hill in the England 17 for RL World Cup semi final

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Westwood and Hill in the England 17 for RL World Cup semi final

Ryan Hall in action against Ireland. Picture: SWpix

Ryan Hall in action against Ireland. Picture: SWpix

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Hall confident England have what it takes to reach World Cup final

Roger Tuivasa-Sheck in action against Samoa

Roger Tuivasa-Sheck in action against Samoa

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Young Kiwi learning his trade from experienced teammates

New Zealand coach Stephen Kearney back in his playing days

New Zealand coach Stephen Kearney back in his playing days

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Kearney makes changes to Kiwis ahead of England clash

Blood-splattered Matty Russell, Scotland’s top try scorer in the World Cup Picture: SWpix

Blood-splattered Matty Russell, Scotland’s top try scorer in the World Cup Picture: SWpix

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Russell's impressive Scotland stint wins fans over

Ben Westwood is looking forward to the challenge of New Zealand

Ben Westwood is looking forward to the challenge of New Zealand

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Wembley still special for Westwood

Andrew Johns watches Fiji v Samoa at The Halliwell Jones Stadium

Andrew Johns watches Fiji v Samoa at The Halliwell Jones Stadium

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Johns: World Cup is worthy of some English pride

England to make changes at half back in semi final

England to make changes at half back in semi final

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England to make changes at half back in semi final

Johns passes on his knowledge in training with Wolves' Academy players this week. Pictures: MIKE BODEN

Johns passes on his knowledge in training with Wolves' Academy players this week. Pictures: MIKE BODEN

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Joey not keen on England’s half measures

New Zealand name squad to face England

New Zealand name squad to face England

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New Zealand name squad to face England

Chris Hill knows England need to raise their game in order to reach World Cup final

Chris Hill knows England need to raise their game in order to reach World Cup final

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Kiwis are still the kings

Chris Hill, James Graham and Sam Burgess get to grips with Jean-Philippe Baile. Pictures: MIKE BODEN

Chris Hill, James Graham and Sam Burgess get to grips with Jean-Philippe Baile. Pictures: MIKE BODEN

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Will tinkering pay off?

St Helens' new forward Mose Masoe on the charge. Pictures: MIKE BODEN

St Helens' new forward Mose Masoe on the charge. Pictures: MIKE BODEN

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Punch-ups and prayers: Fiji 22 Samoa 4

Siena with Eloni Vunakece

Siena with Eloni Vunakece

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World Cup treat at Higher Walton girl's first rugby league game

Fiji will meet Australia in the semi final at Wembley next Saturday. Pictures: MIKE BODEN

Fiji will meet Australia in the semi final at Wembley next Saturday. Pictures: MIKE BODEN

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Fiji triumph to set up semi-final meeting against Australia

Samoan players during the anthem

Samoan players during the anthem

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Town waves goodbye to World Cup

Ben Westwood drives the ball in

Ben Westwood drives the ball in

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Wolves pair say England must improve for semi

England v France. Pictures by Mike Boden

England v France. Pictures by Mike Boden

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PICTURES ADDED: England book their ticket to Wembley against New Zealand

TEAM NEWS: Confirmed England and France sides for tonight's quarter final

TEAM NEWS: Confirmed England and France sides for tonight's quarter final

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TEAM NEWS: Confirmed England and France sides for tonight's quarter final

Crowd pleasers are back in town

Crowd pleasers are back in town

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Crowd pleasers are back

Westwood slides in for the opening try against Fiji

Westwood slides in for the opening try against Fiji

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England focus stays on France

Fiji getting to grips with England's Chris Hill last Saturday

Fiji getting to grips with England's Chris Hill last Saturday

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Fiji's Naiqama doesn't want World Cup experience to end

Fiji name team for Samoa match

Fiji name team for Samoa match

Fiji name team for Samoa match

Samoa's Godinet says it's a dream come true

Samoa's Godinet says it's a dream come true

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Samoa's Godinet says it's a dream come true

Samoa skipper Sia Soliola

Samoa skipper Sia Soliola

Samoa name team for Fiji match

Kiwis await winners of England v France

Kiwis await winners of England v France

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Kiwis await winners of England v France

Tomahawks call on Cantoni against Kangaroos one month after arm break

Tomahawks call on Cantoni against Kangaroos one month after arm break

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Tomahawks call on Cantoni against Kangaroos one month after arm break

Samoa in action against New Zealand three weeks ago

Samoa in action against New Zealand three weeks ago

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Raise money for Wooden Spoon at Quarter Final

William Barthau is sprawled on the floor after a Samoa tackle. Picture: SWpix

William Barthau is sprawled on the floor after a Samoa tackle. Picture: SWpix

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Barthau and France not prepared to lie down

France against Samoa on Monday night in Perpignan. Picture: SWpix

France against Samoa on Monday night in Perpignan. Picture: SWpix

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France team to tackle England

Australia name team to face USA

Australia name team to face USA

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Australia name team to face USA

Luani taking inspiration from his sister's mercy work

Luani taking inspiration from his sister's mercy work

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Luani taking inspiration from his sister's mercy work

Samoa: Australia is just another game

Samoa: Australia is just another game

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Samoa: Australia is just another game

Congratulations for Taylor Welch after his try against Scotland last week. Picture: SWpix

Congratulations for Taylor Welch after his try against Scotland last week. Picture: SWpix

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Welch to get his chance against Australia

Petero Civoniceva Picture: SWpix

Petero Civoniceva Picture: SWpix

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Civoniceva's illustrious career could end in Warrington

Tom Briscoe chased by Warrington's Ben Currie during England's clash with Ireland. Pictures: SWpix

Tom Briscoe chased by Warrington's Ben Currie during England's clash with Ireland. Pictures: SWpix

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Knockout stages suit England's players

Watkins: More to come from England

Watkins: More to come from England

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Watkins: More to come from England

Wolves' new signing Matty Russell in action for Scotland. Picture: SWpix

Wolves' new signing Matty Russell in action for Scotland. Picture: SWpix

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Russell hailed as the man for Kiwis to stop

Playing for New Zealand

Playing for New Zealand

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Former Warrington hero Kevin Tamati back for Rugby League World Cup

England make two changes, Roby and Charnley return

England make two changes, Roby and Charnley return

England make two changes, Roby and Charnley return

Kiwis name team to face Scotland

Kiwis name team to face Scotland

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Kiwis name team to face Scotland

England 34 Fiji 12: Hill on fire in Fiji clash

England 34 Fiji 12: Hill on fire in Fiji clash

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England 34 Fiji 12: Hill on fire in Fiji clash

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