BBC to show every game of RLWC 2021
The BBC have secured the TV rights to the 2021 Rugby League World Cup, they have confirmed.
Scotland leap to fourth in RLIF world rankings
Australia top the RLIF world rankings again, but the real story is Scotland leaping up to fourth place.
Italy qualify for World Cup
A 24-point haul from Terry Campese saw Italy claim the fourteenth and final place in the 2017 World Cup with a 14-try rout over depleted Russia at the ...
Italy and Russia ready to face off at Leigh
Italy and Russia will play off for the final place at the 2017 Rugby League World Cup tonight at Leigh Sports Village.
Wales forced to make changes to face Italy
Wales coach John Kear has been compelled to make changes to his squad for their World Cup qualifer with Italy in Monza on Saturday afternoon.
Minichiello explains Italy absence
Hull FC back rower Mark Minichiello has revealed that famly commitments in Australia have ruled him out of Italy‘s World Cup qualifiers against Wales and Serbia.
Hooliganism: Rugby league lovers must unite against it
We take a look at what has become a real blight on our great game, and suggest that the issue can be tackled if true rugby league lovers act together.
Italy include union player Bergamasco
Italy have named their train-on squad for the forthcoming World Cup qualifiers against Wales and Serbia, and it includes some interesting names.
Voss calls for World Cup every two years
Veteran Australian rugby league commentator Andrew Voss has called for the World Cup to be staged every two years.
Brexit: A real challenge for rugby league
Zack Wilson takes a lengthy look at the uncertainties of Brexit in a rugby leaue context.
RLIF review eligibility laws
The RLIF is to review its eligibility laws, in a move which would end the chances of Brett and Josh Morris playing for England.
Monza to host Italy v Wales
Italy are set to host Wales in Monza in Lombardy on Saturday October 29, it has been confirmed, with the match taking place at the 18,000-capacity Stadio Brianteo.
Italy and Lebanon to revive Mediterranean Cup
The RLEF has confirmed that the Mediterranean Cup will be resurrected by the Italian and Lebanese rugby leagues this year.
Sol Mokdad: Rugby League’s code warrior keeps the faith
Zack Wilson catches up with rugby league missionary, Sol Mokdad, the man who went to jail for the sport.
Crossing codes: Charnley needs to be careful as he Sales off
Josh Charnley‘s move to rugby union at the end of the season has raised the thorny old issue of code swapping once again. Zack Wilson takes a look at the ...
Concussion: Discipline and education the answer to a blight on the game
As St Helens and Lance Hohaia go to war over the player’s retirement through concussion, Zack Wilson takes a closer look at the issue and its implications for our game…
Rugby League Cares hits road to Rio
A group of celebrities, including two former rugby league players, are set to travel to Brazil this summer to mark the Olympics in special style for Rugby League ...
Time for RL to take a chance, and scout outside the heartlands
For all kinds of positive reasons, rugby league needs to start seriously looking at players in different parts of the world apart from the M62 corridor.
Pocket Battleships: Little guys who pack a huge punch
When listening to the great Alex Murphy deliver punditry on BBC Television commentaries as a kid, one phrase that always stuck in my mind was “little pocket battleship.”
International interchanges drop from 12 to 10
The RLIF have issued guidance explaining the new changes to the international rule under which rugby league is played between nations.
Off the Record: Rugby League Transfer Gossip #17
Greetings from our first edition for 2016 and enjoy all the latest rumour and gossip in rugby league.
Six significant rugby league moments in 2015
Zack Wilson takes a look at six moments in 2015 he thinks we will look back on in years to come…
Steve Mascord column: Love the off-season #2
It’s a common refrain in Britain that “the Aussies don’t care about international rugby league”.