Papua challenge for Paul
Clive Griffiths secures Paul Moriarty's services for Wales' rugby league World Cup quarter-final against Papua New Guinea.

Devereux raring to go
Former Great Britain international John Devereux can not wait to join the fray in the knockout stages of the rugby league World Cup.

New Zealand crush battling Wales
New Zealand cruise to a comfortable victory over Wales in the rugby league World Cup running in eleven tries at Cardiff.

El Magic spoils Cook's broth
Hazem El-Mazri, known as "El Magic", kicks a last-minute conversion to hand Lebanon a 22-22 draw with the Cook Islands.

Kiwis quick to punish - Sullivan
Welsh winger Anthony Sullivan tells BBC Sport Online how Wales struggled to make the step up in class against New Zealand.

Kiwis serve up a try feast
The Cook Islands find New Zealand in record-breaking mood at the Madejski Stadium in Reading.

Wales almost upset by Lebanon
Wales survive a late Lebanese surge to cling on for victory and a place in the quarter-finals in a bruising rugby league World Cup clash.

Sullivan admits Wales were sloppy
Anthony Sullivan gives BBC Sport Online his exclusive views on why Wales only had themselves to blame for the scare against Lebanon.

Hypothermia hits stumbling Lebanese
Lebanon's rugby league team have more to worry about than a massive loss to New Zealand - hypothermia hit three of their players.

Wales overcome Pacific islanders
A hat-trick from Kris Tassell gives Wales the ideal start to their World Cup campaign at the expense of minnows the Cook Islands.

Cedars cut down by Kiwis
New Zealand sweep aside Lebanon's challenge to open their Lincoln Rugby League World Cup account with a resounding victory.

Kiwi boss keeps tabs on Aussies
BBC Sport Online's John Mathews joins the fancied New Zealand team as they watch the Aussies beat England.

Harris hails Wales win
Captain Iestyn Harris knew that Wales were never threatened by the minnows of the Cook Islands in their Rugby World Cup opener.

Sullivan praises team display
Wales' Anthony Sullivan talks to BBC Sport Online about his joy and relief his side overcame the Cook Islands in the Rugby league World Cup.

Lebanon receive 'El Magic' boost
Lebanon's Hazem El Masri is passed fit to play in his side's World Cup opener against New Zealand at Gloucester.

Gibbs rules out league return
Swansea skipper Scott Gibbs rules out a return to rugby league a day after training with the Wales World Cup squad.

Rugby fans find a new religion
BBC Sport Online's John Mathews travels to rugby union stronghold Gloucester to find out what the locals make of having the Rugby League World Cup in town.

Rugby codes combine at Swansea
Wales' rugby league squad enjoys a pre World Cup training warm up with Swansea rugby union side.

Endacott believes Kiwis can triumph
New Zealand coach Frank Endacott is adamant that his team can beat Australia to the Rugby League World Cup crown.

Cedars' sense of community
Cedars stars Darren Maroon and Hazem El-Masri says there is more than just sporting success at stake for World Cup newcomers the Lebanon.

Sullivan all fired up
Wales international Anthony Sullivan tells BBC Sport Online he can't wait to get started in his exclusive World Cup column.

New Zealand players scrap boycott threat
A boycott threat hanging over New Zealand's Rugby League World Cup is removed after players back down.

Lebanon captain cleared
Lebanon captain Darren Maroon will play in the Lincoln World Cup after challenging a positive drugs test.

Griffiths: Wales as good as '95
Wales' rugby league coach Clive Griffiths is in upbeat mood about his team's chances in the World Cup after their win in South Africa.

Bloem points finger at Ganson
South African captain Jamie Bloem claims English referee Steve Ganson was partly to blame for the ill-tempered conclusion to Wales' 40-8 victory.

Wales cut loose at Loftus Versfeld
Wales' rugby league side kick-start their World Cup preparations with a 40-8 victory in South Africa, Iestyn Harris getting 16 points.

Sullivan pleased with warm-up win
Wales international Anthony Sullivan speaks exclusively to BBC Sport Online and gives his reaction to the 40-8 victory over South Africa in Pretoria.

Harris angry at Wales' 80-1 odds
Iestyn Harris has hit out at Wales' critics before he captains the side in their historic test against South Africa.

Hammond hammer blow for Wales
Wales will be without Karle Hammond for the Rugby League World Cup, after the loose forward was forced to pull out through injury.

Paul promises Kiwi polish
New Zealand stand-off Henry Paul says the Kiwis will not be afraid to chance their arm in the Lincoln World Cup.

Mum's the word for Anderson
Michael Anderson received a call-up from the Cook Islands after his mother discovered her family's homeland is taking part in the World Cup.

Kiwis so long in the shadow
For years New Zealand's Rugby League team has lived in the shadow of Australia but could this finally be their time to bask in sunshine.

Harris predicts World Cup success
Wales captain Iestyn Harris believes his side can repeat the achievements of the 1995 team which reached the semi-final.

Wales lose vice-captain Cowie
Wales are dealt a major blow ahead of the Lincoln World Cup as Wigan prop Neil Cowie pulls out of the squad through injury.

The best of the rest
Jonathan Davies looks at the teams that will be trying to topple holders and hot favourites Australia.

Matches to light up the group stage
With two sides qualifying from each of the four World Cup groups, BBC Sport's Dave Woods picks out what he feels will be the key games.

Get your motor running
BBC Sport's Dave Woods takes a whistlestop tour through the first round of the World Cup schedule.