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RUGBY LEAGUE WORLD CUP
 

Agony for Burgess as Kiwis end final dream, but this was competitive sport at its most glorious, savage best

Two sides: The reactions of both teams as Johnson converts his try to put the Kiwis ahead after full-time

It's hard to know where to look or what to say when a dream has just died. As he walked from the Wembley dressing rooms to the team bus on Saturday, young George Burgess chose to stare straight at the floor. Burgess, just 21, was clearly not ready to articulate what had just happened.

The best team lost: Sinfield says England deserve World Cup final spot

Proud: England captain Kevin Sinfield applauds the home support after his sides 18-20 defeat to New Zealand

Amid the aftershock of one of rugby league's greatest ever matches, England captain Kevin Sinfield insisted on one thing: his team did not deserve to lose. Sinfield said: 'We're 30 seconds away there. I'd need to see it again, but I actually thought the best team lost.'

Australia 64 Fiji 0: Ruthless 'Roos set up World Cup final replay after romp

Hat-trick: Jarryd Hayne, who played for Fiji at the last World Cup, races away for one of his three tries

The World Cup final will be a repeat of the 2008 edition as Australia brushed past Fiji to a record a 64-0 win which was in stark contrast to the semi-final which went before it.

A few own-goals, but McNamara says World Cup tournament will inspire next generation

Appreciative: Semi-final man-of-the-match Sam Burgess applauds the 67,000-strong crowd

For the final 14 minutes of England’s World Cup campaign, those outside rugby league circles were alive to the fact there was a major tournament going on.

Broncos to go into administration as talks continue over Barnet move

Out of their hands: London Broncos have given notice of their intention to appoint administrators

London Broncos have confirmed their intention to appoint administrators as speculation over the embattled Super League club grows.

England 18 New Zealand 20: Johnson's last gasp winner books place in World Cup final

Key: Sam Burgess was in fantastic form for England at Wembley

It took a last minute winner from New Zealand's Shaun Johnson to break English hearts and earn a place in the Rugby League World Cup final. A superb performance from England's Sam Burgess wasn't enough to inspire England to victory after an exhilarating match ended with the Kiwis snatching a late win at Wembley.

England 34 France 6: Try machine Hall books semi-final showdown with Kiwis

Going over: England's Ryan Hall scores a try in the corner

England came from behind to secure a 34-6 victory over France to secure a place in next Saturday's World Cup semi-final against New Zealand.

Westwood relishing chance to tame the world's best forward Williams

Ready: England forward Ben Westwood

Ben Westwood knows England must combat the threat of Sonny Bill Williams if they are to get past holders New Zealand in the World Cup semi-final.

Drugs, burglary and a violent past... it's just as well Rangi is on OUR side for the future

Escape: Chase is now battling the cause for England and has left his past behind

Twenty-seven years ago in Dannevirke, a rural outpost of New Zealand's north island, a 15-year-old girl called Reremai gave birth to a baby boy. On Saturday at Wembley, the man that boy grew into will do his best to destroy New Zealand's World Cup dreams.

England inspired to World Cup win following death of former star Prescott

Steve Prescott

Coach Steve McNamara and captain Kevin Sinfield said the England players were inspired by the death of Steve Prescott to produce their 34-12 World Cup win over Fiji.

Rugby League World Cup 2013: All you need to know about the tournament

Home advantage: Ireland's Liam Finn (left), Wales' Craig Kopzcah, France's Olivier Elima and England's Kevin Sinfield (second right) represent the host nations at the draw

The format for the tournament is in theory quite simple - there are four groups with eight teams going through to the knockout stages. That sounds straightforward...

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Battle stations: The top 14 nations are ready to fight it out for league World Cup glory

Holy grail: The historic Cup that it will be each nation's quest to wrest back from New Zealand

The Rugby League World Cup kicks off on Saturday, with the world's best 14 teams doing battle in mostly England, with games also in Ireland, Wales and France - so what are the tournament's big questions and why should you care about them? Sportsmail has the answers.

Grounds for optimism: Your guide to the English, Welsh, Irish and French venues for the World Cup

World Cup grounds preview

The Rugby League World Cup is primarily England's tournament but there will also be games in Wales, Ireland and France. Here is your guide to the 21 stadiums hosting World Cup matches...

Australia 34 Fiji 2: Kangaroos book quarter-final place with comfortable win

Unstoppable: Australia's Josh Morris scores a try to help Australia to victory

Australia warmed to the task of regaining the World Cup as they beat Fiji 34-2 on a bitterly cold night in St Helens to book their quarter-final spot.

Hock says coach McNamara was 'out of order' for axing him

Axed: Gareth Hock has admitted he broke an alcohol ban and that led to him being kicked out of the squad

Gareth Hock has brandished England coach Steve McNamara 'out of order' after being sensationally thrown out of the World Cup squad.

Tonga 24 Scotland 26: Late heroics gives Bravehearts night to remember

Scotland's Matthew Russell

Steve McCormack's unheralded Scotland side conjured up a World Cup night to remember as they got their campaign off to the best possible start.

Wales 16 Italy 32: Azzurri's NRL class comes to the fore to blow hosts away

Italy's Aidan Guerra

England's destroyers Italy gave themselves the best possible start to the World Cup with a hard-fought win over Wales at the Millennium Stadium.

England suffer Burgess blow as forward receives one game ban

Burgess

England front-row forward Sam Burgess has been banned for one game for a high tackle in the 28-20 World Cup defeat by Australia.

Sonny Bill sets his sights high in bid to become first dual-code world beater

Sonny Bill Williams

Two hundred fans braved the St Helens wind and rain to watch New Zealand training on Wednesday. They had all come to see one man - Sonny Bill Williams.

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