Internationals played by the top nations since the last World Cup
Australia have been criticised for not playing any internationals since 2019 – but there’s been a dearth of them across the board since the last World Cup.
Editor’s column: Level playing field, structure changes & international debate
A number of talking points for this week’s editor’s column, including bans, internationals, structure changes and Magic Weekend.
Mal Meninga putting no pressure on players to choose Australia
Australia coach Mal Meninga insists he will not put any pressure on players who are eligible for other nations to play for the Kangaroos at the World Cup.
Tom Trbojevic ruled out of World Cup with season-ending injury
Tom Trbojevic has been ruled out for the remainder of the season in what is a huge blow to Australia, New South Wales and Manly Sea Eagles.
Adrian Lam excited to help coach Australia at the World Cup
Adrian Lam says he is looking forward to assisting Australia head coach Mal Meninga at the World Cup this autumn as the Kangaroos defend their crown.
How Jackson Hastings’ England hopes could be threatened by State of Origin
Jackson Hastings has left the door open to England – but his World Cup chances could be scuppered if called upon by State of Origin beforehand.
My Set of Six: with Jenna Brooks featuring Rob Burrow & her beloved St George
Sky Sports reporter Jenna Brooks is our latest guest on My Set of Six.
Analysis: Why Australia’s World Ranking seems so low
When the International Rugby League (IRL) released the latest rankings, many were surprised to see defending world champions Australia down in fourth.
Australia fall to fourth in world rankings ahead of World Cup
Australia are set to go into next year’s World Cup as the fourth-ranked team behind New Zealand, England and Tonga after the International Rugby League (IRL) updated the latest world ...
A player to watch from each nation at this year’s World Cup
We’ve picked out a player from each nation to watch at this year’s World Cup.
Tony Clubb goes into coaching, Hampshire future & superhuman Sinfield
Former Wigan prop Toby Clubb has gone into coaching, whilst free agent Ryan Hampshire has provided an update on his future.
Postponing World Cup was “least-worst” option, says tournament chief
Organisers admit they came close to cancelling the 2021 World Cup but insist they could be in a stronger position financially when the tournament is held in England in 2022.
World Cup officially postponed until 2022
The 2021 Rugby League World Cup in England has officially been postponed to 2022.
World Cup set to be postponed until 2022
The 2021 Rugby League World Cup will be postponed until 2022 after embattled officials finally conceded defeat in their bid to stage the tournament as planned in the autumn.
RFL vice president calls for Australia and New Zealand to make World Cup U-turn
Rugby Football League vice president Mike Smith has called on Australia and New Zealand to make a U-turn on their decision to withdraw from the World Cup.
Australia coach Mal Meninga “heartbroken” over World Cup withdrawal, says Adrian Lam
Kangaroos coach Mal Meninga is “heartbroken” over Australia’s World Cup withdrawal, according to his assistant Adrian Lam.
NRL clubs want World Cup postponed until 2022
Prospects of the 2021 World Cup going ahead in the autumn receded further on Friday when the 16 NRL clubs threw their weight behind the decision of Australia and New ...
England star Sam Tomkins hopes player power saves World Cup
England star Sam Tomkins says he hopes there is a chance Australia and New Zealand will make a U-turn on their World Cup decision with enough pressure from the players.
Talks ongoing over Indigenous and Maori teams competing in World Cup
Talks are underway over Indigenous and Maori teams competing at the World Cup, tournament chief executive Jon Dutton has confirmed.
World Cup chance is 50-50; decision to be made within days
The 2021 World Cup is hanging in the balance, tournament chief executive Jon Dutton has admitted.
No decision yet made on World Cup; organisers continue urgent talks
Organisers of the 2021 World Cup say urgent talks are continuing in a bid to deliver the tournament as planned in the autumn.
Paper Talk: Behind the scenes embarrassment, Five Nations call and positive French
The World Cup is a hot topic in this week’s papers.
Tonga star Jason Taumalolo committed to playing in World Cup
Tonga stalwart Jason Taumalolo says he intends to play in the 2021 World Cup in England despite the withdrawal of New Zealand and Australia and he expects his team-mates to ...