Sonny Bill Williams named International Player of the Year
Sonny Bill Williams has been named the Rugby League International Federation Player of the Year for 2013, beating off competition from Greg Inglis and Danny Brough.
Speculation continues over international calendar
With the World Cup final approaching on Saturday, the make-up of the international calendar in years to come is still, as yet, unconfirmed.
Five things: England’s fear, Burgess shorts and Petero plays on
Neil Barraclough takes a look at five things we learned this World Cup quarter-final weekend.
Aston: Ireland RL needs cash and greater support
Sheffield Eagles and Ireland coach Mark Aston is in no doubt that he can help rugby league move forward in the Emerald Isle.
Video Highlights: Australia 50-0 Ireland
Australia wrap-up their Group A campaign in style by putting 50 points on the Wolfhounds.
The five best knockout games in World Cup history
The Rugby League World Cup quarter-finals are only hours away, so we’ve been trawling the archives to find the tournament’s best ever knockout games.
Five things: Farewell Steve, soft Sims and Sonny Bill
Neil Barraclough takes a look at the weekend just gone, including Ben Westwood calling Fiji opposite number Tariq Sims “soft”.
World Cup Report: Australia 50-0 Ireland
Australia rounded off their group campaign with a third straight win, after scoring nine tries in a 50-0 victory over Ireland.
World Cup Preview: Ireland v Australia
The Rugby League World Cup goes to Ireland on Saturday night, as Mark Aston’s men host the giants of Australia at Thomond Park in Limerick.
The 13 Most Memorable Moments of the Rugby League World Cup – So Far
Two weeks in, and the Rugby League World Cup is proving a raging success. Sell-out crowds, brilliant rugby, off-field dramas: it’s had it all. Here’s our run-down of some of ...
Aston proud of Ireland effort in their Group of Death
Ireland coach Mark Aston insists his side can be proud of their efforts, despite suffering two defeats in their World Cup campaign so far.
Video Highlights: England 42-0 Ireland
Video highlights as England recorded their first win of the World Cup, 42-0 over Ireland.
Five things: McNamara, bye bye boyos and Cumbria for SL
Neil Barraclough takes a look at five things we learned this weekend, and a mixed bag for the Home Nations.
World Cup Report: England 42-0 Ireland
England recorded their first win of the World Cup with a comfortable 42-0 win over Ireland.
World Cup Preview: England v Ireland
England and Ireland will be searching for their first win of the World Cup when they meet at a sold-out John Smith’s Stadium on Saturday.
Injured Grix misses England clash at club home
Ireland will be without full-back Scott Grix for their match against England on Saturday.
Charnley won’t hold back against mentor Richards
Josh Charnley insists he will not hold back if he faces former Wigan team-mate Pat Richards on Saturday – despite crediting the ex Man of Steel with playing “a huge ...
Video Highlights: Fiji 32-14 Ireland
Match highlights from Fiji‘s win over Ireland at Rochdale.
World Cup Nations’ Bushfire Appeal
Reeling from the destruction caused by devastating fires ripping through New South Wales, all 14 World Cup nations have donated signed jerseys to support victims of Australia‘s bushfire crisis.
World Cup gets royal seal of approval
Players and representatives from all 14 nations competing in the World Cup met with His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales at Clarence House earlier this week.
Ireland prop cautioned for careless tackle
Ireland prop Brett White has been cautioned for a careless high tackle during their World Cup defeat to Fiji on Monday night.
Brett White gains Aston plaudits after Fiji battle
Ireland coach Mark Aston praised Canberra prop Brett White for standing up to the Fiji pack during a fearsome battle at Spotland on Monday night.
World Cup Report: Fiji 32-14 Ireland
Newcastle Knights winger Akuila Uate scored a hat-trick of tries as Fiji all but secured their quarter-final berth with a 32-14 win over Ireland.