On this day in 2013: Shaun Johnson breaks England hearts at Wembley
On this day in 2013, New Zealand favourite Shaun Johnson crushed England’s dreams of reaching a World Cup final on home soil.
Kevin Locke heads to France, Tyrone Roberts gets NRL chance & WCC latest
Former New Zealand star Kevin Locke is heading to France for 2022, whilst ex-Warrington half-back Tyrone Roberts has been handed a chance back in the NRL.
A player to watch from each nation at this year’s World Cup
We’ve picked out a player from each nation to watch at this year’s World Cup.
New Zealand reveal ‘wider’ World Cup squad and notable players list
New Zealand have released a ‘wider’ World Cup squad as well as a notable players list ahead of the tournament taking place next autumn.
Benji Marshall calls time on stellar career
New Zealand legend Benji Marshall has retired from rugby league following an illustrious 19-year playing career.
Sia Soliola calls time on his career
Former St Helens favourite Sia Soliola has retired from rugby league.
New Zealand legend Issac Luke announces retirement
New Zealand legend Issac Luke has announced his retirement from rugby league.
Postponing World Cup was “least-worst” option, says tournament chief
Organisers admit they came close to cancelling the 2021 World Cup but insist they could be in a stronger position financially when the tournament is held in England in 2022.
World Cup officially postponed until 2022
The 2021 Rugby League World Cup in England has officially been postponed to 2022.
World Cup set to be postponed until 2022
The 2021 Rugby League World Cup will be postponed until 2022 after embattled officials finally conceded defeat in their bid to stage the tournament as planned in the autumn.
RFL vice president calls for Australia and New Zealand to make World Cup U-turn
Rugby Football League vice president Mike Smith has called on Australia and New Zealand to make a U-turn on their decision to withdraw from the World Cup.
NRL clubs want World Cup postponed until 2022
Prospects of the 2021 World Cup going ahead in the autumn receded further on Friday when the 16 NRL clubs threw their weight behind the decision of Australia and New ...
England star Sam Tomkins hopes player power saves World Cup
England star Sam Tomkins says he hopes there is a chance Australia and New Zealand will make a U-turn on their World Cup decision with enough pressure from the players.
Talks ongoing over Indigenous and Maori teams competing in World Cup
Talks are underway over Indigenous and Maori teams competing at the World Cup, tournament chief executive Jon Dutton has confirmed.
World Cup chance is 50-50; decision to be made within days
The 2021 World Cup is hanging in the balance, tournament chief executive Jon Dutton has admitted.
No decision yet made on World Cup; organisers continue urgent talks
Organisers of the 2021 World Cup say urgent talks are continuing in a bid to deliver the tournament as planned in the autumn.
Paper Talk: Behind the scenes embarrassment, Five Nations call and positive French
The World Cup is a hot topic in this week’s papers.
Tonga star Jason Taumalolo committed to playing in World Cup
Tonga stalwart Jason Taumalolo says he intends to play in the 2021 World Cup in England despite the withdrawal of New Zealand and Australia and he expects his team-mates to ...
James Graham doesn’t think Australia and New Zealand will make u-turn over World Cup decision
Former England captain James Graham says he doesn’t expect Australia and New Zealand to have a change of heart and reverse their decision not to play at the 2021 World ...
Rugby League Today: New name on the World Cup, Adrian Lam future & no Williams
Unless there’s a u-turn, there’ll be a new name on the (men’s) World Cup this autumn (though probably not Netherlands, Ryan).
World Cup organisers hold emergency meeting after Australia and New Zealand withdrawal
World Cup organisers have held an emergency board meeting to discuss the best way forward for the tournament after Australia and New Zealand confirmed their withdrawal.
Australia and New Zealand players could represent nations of heritage at World Cup
Wales and Italy could be among the beneficiaries of the decision of Australia and New Zealand to pull out of the World Cup.
Australia and New Zealand players stated their intentions to play in World Cup
The group representing Australia’s rugby league players has criticised the decision by Australia and New Zealand to pull out of the 2021 World Cup as “premature” and said its members ...