Wakefield Wildcats have confirmed the signing of Papua New Guinea World Cup centre Jessie Joe Parker.
Australia have retained their status as the top-ranked team in world rugby league despite their World Cup final defeat to New Zealand.
Debutant David Williams scored a hat-trick as Australia cruised to a 46-6 win over Papua New Guinea in Townsville.
Stanley Gene believes the future is bright for Papua New Guinea after playing for his country for the last time.
Australia will field a fresh-faced line-up when they take on Papua New Guinea in Townsville.
Australia will hand debuts to four players for their final World Cup pool one match against Papua New Guinea in Townsville on Sunday.
Stephen Kearney believes there is more to come from his side after the Kiwis thrashed Papua New Guinea 48-6.
Paul Cullen told Sky Sports that New Zealand will be relieved to have broken their World Cup duck.
New Zealand ran in nine tries on their way to a 48-6 victory over Papua New Guinea on the Gold Coast.
New Zealand coach Stephen Kearney has made three changes to his XVII for the Saturday's clash with PNG.
Stanley Gene has expressed his desire to coach Papua New Guinea in the 2013 World Cup.
Steve Matai will miss New Zealand's pivotal match with Papua New Guinea after receiving a one-match ban.
England battled back from a half-time deficit to beat Papua New Guinea 32-22, as the World Cup got off to a thrilling start.
PNG coach Adrian Lam bemoaned some refereeing decisions which he believed may have cost his side an historic win.
The World Cup kicks off on Saturday when Jamie Peacock leads his England side into battle against the Kumuls.
Papua New Guinea coach Adrian Lam reckons England have a good chance of reaching the World Cup final.
England coach Tony Smith insists his side have enjoyed the best possible preparation for their World Cup campaign.
England captain Jamie Peacock insists his side will be giving Papua New Guinea plenty of respect in their World Cup opener.
Adrian Morley is better equipped than most to deal with the sweltering heat in North Queensland.
Papua New Guinea's preparations for their match against England have been hit by a visa delay.
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