World Cup Preview: Wales v Italy
Italy‘s shock win over England last weekend has made them slight favourites for their World Cup opener against Wales in Cardiff.
Frizell fit to face Italy
Wales have been boosted by the news that their only NRL-based player, Tyson Frizell, is fit for Saturday’s World Cup opener against Italy.
Kiwi to take charge of England v Australia
Kiwi referee Henry Perenara will take charge of the World Cup opener between England and Australia.
Italy president revels in England win
FIRL President Orazio D’Arro has said that his nation’s 15-14 over co-hosts England in a World Cup warm up match at Salford is, “a great moment for the game in ...
Italy stun England in World Cup warm-up
Italy put a dampener on England‘s World Cup preparation with a well-deserved 15-14 victory at Salford.
Italy ready to face England
Sydney Roosters full-back Anthony Minichiello will captain Italy against England in the first ever senior international between the two nations at Salford tomorrow.
Italy and PNG make World Cup changes
Italy and Papua New Guinea have been forced to make one change each to their World Cup squads.
90 clubs represented at World Cup
Super League club Catalan will have the highest number of players on show at the upcoming World Cup, with 20 members of their squad set to appear in the tournament.
24-man squads for all World Cup nations announced
The 24-man squads from each nation competing in the 2013 Rugby League World Cup have been officially announced.
Campese out of World Cup
One of Italy‘s marquee players for the World Cup, Canberra stand-off Terry Campese, has withdrawn from the tournament due to injury.
Italy name squad for World Cup
Italy have named their squad for the World Cup, and it includes 12 players from the NRL and three from Super League.
RLIF backs Italian governing body
The RLIF have lent its support to one of the two rugby league federations in Italy, and disregarded the other.
England teams to play Italy and Samoa in World Cup warm-up
England, Italy, England Knights and Samoa will contest a double-header at Salford City Stadium on Saturday October 19.
England to play Italy for first time
History will be made on Saturday October 19 when England and Italy play their first ever Rugby League international in a friendly fixture at Salford.
Shoulder charge banned by RLIF
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.
Gower and Berrigan could link up for Italy in World Cup
Former Australia internationals Craig Gower and Shaun Berrigan could link up for Italy in next year’s Rugby League World Cup.
Lowe re-signs as Hunslet release seven
Hunslet have re-signed Scotland international Neil Lowe for the 2013 season, and confirmed the release of seven players.
2013 RLFC European zone qualifying dates
The schedule has been finalised for this October’s Rugby League World Cup European Zone Qualifying fixtures
Coppa Italia returns to league
Rugby league continues to grow in Italy with the launch of the new Coppa Italia.
Hawks hooker joins Giants
Young Hunslet hooker Louis Stead has joined Super League side Huddersfield on a season-long loan.
Italy hunt sponsors for growth
The Italia Rugby Football League has started a campaign to bring in sponsors to help the growth of the game in the country.
Italy set for rugby league growth
Following their recent victory over Wales in Wrexham and a drawn home series with Lebanon, there are signs of definitive progress within the sport in Italy.
Italy coach hails greatest win
Italian coach Carlo Napolitano claimed that this was the biggest win in the history of Italian Rugby League.