Wakefield Trinity Wildcats winger Ben Cockayne has been called up to England Rugby League’s 30-man Elite Training Squad as the national team starts its preparations in World Cup year.
The shoulder charge, already forbidden in the NRL, has been banned for this weekend’s World Club Challenge and the end of season World Cup.
Warrington prop Adrian Morley would love to involved in the World Cup at the end of the year but is well aware competition for places will be intense.
England will hone their preparations for Rugby League World Cup 2013 with an International Origin Game against the Exiles at the Halliwell Jones Stadium on Friday June 14.
Zak Hardaker will crown a spectacular season on Saturday when he makes his England debut against Wales in the Autumn International Series at Wrexham (2.30pm).
Wigan prop Lee Mossop wants to make the England number 10 shirt his own, ahead of the 2013 Rugby League World Cup.
This season’s Autumn International Series between England, France and Wales will be broadcast live on the BBC.
England will embark on a 10-day high-altitude training camp in South Africa next month as part of their preperation for the 2013 World Cup and this year’s autumn internationals.
Workington’s Jarrad Stack is out for revenge when Town take on Oldham in the Championship 1 play-offs this weekend.
London Broncos’ Kieran Dixon has been overwhelmed after being called up to the England Knights squad.
England coach Steve McNamara has made changes to his Elite Training Squad ahead of England’s tri-series with Wales and France.
New Huddersfield signing Brett Ferres feels his move to the Galpharm Stadium will help enhance his England opportunities.
England Academy coach Dave Elliott has named his 17-man squad to take on the Australian Schoolboys.
Senior England and Canterbury Bulldogs star James Graham believes the England Academy have what it takes to defeat the Australian Schoolboys in the two-Test series.
Luke, Sam and George Burgess, have given their backing to the England Academy as they seek to become only the second side to win a series against the Australian Schoolboys ...
Manly Sea Eagles star Daly Cherry-Evans has urged the 23-man England Academy squad to grasp every opportunity presented to them during their current four week, four-game tour of Australia.
Exiles defeated England 32-20 in a game that lacked any real intensity, and was not worthy of a challenge for the national side ahead of the World Cup.
England coach Steve McNamara has named Jon Wilkin as captain ahead of the side’s game against the Exiles.
Jonny Lomax, Gareth Hock and Danny Tickle have withdrawn from the England squad facing the Exiles on Wednesday.
Jamie Peacock was a hot topic in Parliament this week, after a motion was tabled recognising his contribution to English and UK sport following his retirement from international rugby league.
England coach Steve McNamara has made five changes to his team for the second game against the Exiles, with Sam Tomkins and Kevin Sinfield amongst those missing out.
Jamie Peacock has retired from international rugby league with immediate effect.
Wigan Warriors Sean O’Loughlin is to make his first England appearance in over a year.