Four Nations, One Throne: The Kangaroos Are Still Kings — But the Chase Is Real

Two Toa Samoa rugby league players celebrating a try against Tonga XIII at Suncorp Stadium, showcasing Pacific pride and intensity during the 2025 Pacific Championships.

Anytime the Rugby League World Cup lands in Australia, the expectation is pretty simple: the Kangaroos are the standard, and everyone else is chasing them. They’ve earned that reputation through decades of dominance, depth, and big-game experience. But heading into this tournament, it feels different. Not hopeful-different. Legit-different. There are four nations walking in believing […]