Wales conceded two quickfire tries in the second half to slip to a battling 18-12 defeat to the Cook Islands in their Rugby League World Cup opener on Wednesday.

The Cook Islands came from behind twice to beat Wales 18-12 in their Rugby League World Cup opener on Wednesday. The Kukis earned only their second World Cup win and first since 2013 when they ...

The Cook Islands overcame an early scare from a valiant Wales outfit to come away with a 18-12 win at Leigh Sports Village Stadium.

The Cook Islands prime minister has announced a zone to protect the migratory corridors of the endangered Oceania humpback whale.

Wales enter the Rugby League World Cup short on top-tier players but full of ambition as they seek a first tournament win since 2000.

Wales conceded two quickfire tries in the second half to slip to a battling 18-12 defeat to the Cook Islands in their World Cup opener on Wednesday. Tries from Rhodri Lloyd and Ollie Olds either ...

Relive the action from Wales' 18-12 loss to Cook Islands at the Rugby League World Cup in Leigh.

Souths gun stars on debut as Cook Islands hold off brave Wales in thriller: World Cup Wrap LEIGH, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 19: Davvy Moale of Cook Islands goes over to score their sides second try during ...

Hundreds of pilot whales washed up on the remote shores of New Zealand’s Chatham Islands in two separate “mass stranding” events that occurred just days apart and deeply “affected” the ...

Cook Islands power back from a half-time deficit to edge Wales 18-12 in their Rugby League World Cup opener in Leigh.