Wigan captain Sean O'Loughlin is expected to miss the Super League play-offs due to a torn Achilles tendon.
Samoa's preparations for the forthcoming World Cup will include a warm-up match against England Knights.
Gareth Widdop has given England boss Steve McNamara a huge boost by returning from injury far earlier than expected.
Craig Bellamy believes England stand-off Gareth Widdop has a realistic chance of playing in the World Cup.
Veteran coach Brian Smith will take charge of the United States for their debut World Cup campaign.
New Zealand confirm they are deep in negotiations with Sonny Bill Williams with a view to him featuring in the World Cup
Scotland will play a 2013 World Cup warm-up match against Papua New Guinea in Featherstone on Saturday, October 19.
Brett Ferres told Sky Sports' Boots 'n' All show that he's determined to be part of England's World Cup squad.
Paul Deacon has been appointed as assistant to England head coach Steve McNamara.
Steve McNamara admits that NRL-based players must raise their game to earn a spot in England's World Cup squad.
Ryan Bailey is targeting a place in Steve McNamara's England squad after committing his future to the Leeds Rhinos.
Former Salford boss Matt Parish has been appointed as head coach of Samoa for the World Cup.
Australia coach Tim Sheens insists New Zealand should be favourites for this year's World Cup.
England and Brisbane centre Jack Reed faces six weeks on the sidelines with a collarbone injury.
Huddersfield Giants prop Stuart Fielden has switched his allegiance to Ireland for the World Cup.
Gareth Widdop has told England coach Steve McNamara he expects to be fit for the World Cup despite his dislocated hip.
England centre Jack Reed suffered a World Cup blow on Friday when he damaged his shoulder playing for Brisbane.
England coach Steve McNamara is holding out hope that Gareth Widdop might be available for the Rugby League World Cup.
Liam Farrell sees no reason why Wigan Warriors cannot have a strong presence at the World Cup later this year.
Leeds Rhino ace Zak Hardaker has his eyes on the England full-back spot ahead of the World Cup.