Italia RL president hails Napolitano
Italian Rugby League President Orazio D’Arro has paid tribute to Carlo Napolitano, who has stood down from the national role after leading the Azzurri in their inaugural World Cup.
Latest Rugby League World Rankings published
World champions Australia have cemented their status as the best nation in international Rugby League following their 34-2 victory over New Zealand in Saturday’s World Cup final.
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.
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.
Video Highlights: Tonga 16-0 Italy
Video highlights as Italy were beaten by Tonga, meaning Scotland progress to the quarter-finals.
Ciraldo likely to require surgery
Italy back-rower Cameron Ciraldo will not travel home with team tonight, after suffering an injury in the defeat to Tonga on Sunday.
Minichiello: World Cup still a success for Italy
Captain Anthony Minichiello says the World Cup has still been a success for Italy, despite missing out on the quarter-finals.
Napolitano calls for Italy Super League franchise
A Super League franchise based in Italy should be looked at, according to national team boss Carlo Napolitano.
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: Tonga 16-0 Italy
Scotland are through to the quarter-finals of the World Cup after Tonga beat Italy 16-0 at The Shay.
World Cup Preview: Tonga v Italy
It’s quite simple – Italy need to beat Tonga to book a quarter-final date with New Zealand on Friday.
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 ...
Video Highlights: Scotland 30-30 Italy
Video highlights as Scotland and Italy share the spoils with a gripping 30-all draw at Workington.
Snowden doubt for Italy
Italy prop Kade Snowden is likely to miss their crucial final group match against Tonga with a knee injury.
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: Scotland 30-30 Italy
Scotland and Italy shared the points in Workington, as a hard-fought contest finished level after 80 minutes.
World Cup Preview: Scotland v Italy
Winners in week one Scotland and Italy go head-to-head at Derwent Park on Sunday.
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.
Video Highlights: Wales 16-32 Italy
Watch the highlights as Wales went down 32-16 to Italy in front of a sizeable crowd at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff.
Napolitano hails important date in Italy’s history
Coach Carlo Napolitano hailed an important date in Italy‘s rugby league history as they downed Wales 32-16 in their World Cup debut.