England women's captain Emily Rudge is hoping all the sacrifices pay off as her side look to leave a legacy at the Rugby League World Cup.
When picking out a favourite to be crowned Rugby League World Cup winners, it is hard to look past the two familiar foes of Australia and New Zealand.
As the start of the Rugby League World Cup approaches, we take a closer look at the stand-out stars to watch for the host nation.
When an opportunity to play for Ireland in a Rugby League World Cup came calling for maths teacher Michael Ward, there was only going to be one answer.
England captain Sam Tomkins has backed his side to start with a "big win" as they face the "best-ever" Samoa side in their World Cup opener on Saturday.