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The Kiwis Ferns have beaten the Cook Islands 34-4 in York in their second pool game at the Rugby League World Cup.

The Kiwis Ferns have beaten the Cook Islands 34-4 in York in their second pool game at the Rugby League World Cup.

Australia's defence of the Rugby League World Cup is off to an impressive start with co-captain Sam Bremner scoring four tries in a 74-0 thumping of the Cook Islands.

The All Stars curtain raiser will feature no fewer than 20 players with NRLW experience, as well as some internationals, including Corban McGregor, Botille Vette-Welsh, Zahara Temara and Harden. The Māori All Stars however, have been hit hard by COVID-19 border restrictions, which has left the side with just four players from last year’s win over the Indigenous women’s side. Even coach Rusty Matua was unable to make the journey to Townsville. The Indigenous team lost 8-4 to the Māori All Stars last year, which was an impressive result considering they were forced to make an extra 100...

A mix of NRLW stars and rising talent headline the women's Harvey Norman All Stars clash at Queensland Country Bank Stadium, to be played before the men's fixture in Townsville on February 20. The Indigenous All Stars bounced back with a 10-4 victory over the Maori Ferns in the corresponding game last year after suffering an 8-4 loss in the inaugural clash in 2019. Both teams have undergone significant squad turnover due to injuries, retirements and border travel restrictions, but still feature a total of 20 players who have represented NRLW clubs. The Indigenous side will field eight NRLW pl...