St Helens fined for RFL Covid protocol breaches
St Helens have been fined £5,000, of which £1,000 is suspended until the end of the season, for breaches of the Rugby Football League’s Covid protocols.
Nominees announced for Championship and League 1 awards
The Rugby Football League has announced the nominees for the 2021 Championship and League 1 awards.
Nationwide survey shows rugby league fans feel shut out and let down
A nationwide survey of fans of rugby league’s top three divisions by has shown that the vast majority of fans feel cut off from decisions at both their club and ...
RFL chief Ralph Rimmer highlights benefits of unified game
Ralph Rimmer believes it is critical that “we sell the sport as one” as the re-alignment of the Rugby Football League and Super League moves closer.
RFL boss says “standing still not an option” as game aims to move forward
Rugby Football League chief executive Ralph Rimmer is ready to “roll the dice” after admitting the game cannot afford to stand still as he prepares to lead a strategic working ...
Referee Liam Moore hopes more former players become match officials
Abuse of match officials remains a major concern but leading Super League referee Liam Moore is hoping a new initiative with whistle manufacturers ACME will help ease the acute shortage.
Leon Pryce joins RFL match review panel
As his 18-year-old son Will embarks on his journey as a professional rugby league player, former Great Britain international Leon Pryce is delighted to be involved in the game once ...
“This is a selfish, parochial and cowardly decision” – RFL chair slams Australia and New Zealand withdrawal
Australia and New Zealand have been branded “selfish, parochial and cowardly” over their decision to pull out of the World Cup.
Chris Thorman wants to take Workington to Super League
Workington coach Chris Thorman has a long-term ambition of taking the Cumbrian club back to Super League.
RFL in talks over selling TV rights for Championship and League 1 as Super League extends Sky Sports partnership
The Rugby Football League has welcomed Super League’s new television agreement with Sky Sports and revealed it is in “positive” talks with other broadcasters about a deal of its own.
RFL announces relaxation of restrictions around celebrations
Restrictions around celebrations have been eased, the Rugby Football League has announced.
Interim chairman Ken Davy on his vision for Super League moving forward
Super League’s interim chairman Ken Davy says his aim is to re-align the organisation with the Rugby Football League.
Women’s game receives boost from National Lottery’s link with RFL
The Rugby Football League is celebrating a lottery win it says will help the women’s game plot a way through the coronavirus pandemic.
Part-time teams won’t be required to travel to Toulouse until quarantine restrictions are lifted
Part-time teams will not be required to travel to Toulouse until quarantine restrictions are lifted, the Rugby Football League has confirmed.
RFL extend partnership with BBC for Challenge Cup coverage
The Rugby Football League has agreed a new three-year agreement with the BBC to extend their Challenge Cup coverage until 2024.
Talks remain ongoing for Bradford to return to Odsal
Talks for Bradford to return to their Odsal home remain ongoing.
Two players charged by RFL with grabbing testicles of opponents
Warrington winger Tom Lineham and Hull KR half-back Jordan Abdull could both face lengthy bans.
RFL chief urges Government to stick with target date of October 1 for return of crowds
RFL chief executive Ralph Rimmer is urging the Government to stick with the target date of October 1 for the widespread re-opening of major sporting fixtures and insists rugby league ...
Rugby league doing “everything in its power” to deliver a Super League Grand Final this year
Rugby Football League chairman Simon Johnson says the sport is “doing everything in its power” to deliver a Super League Grand Final in 2020.
Featherstone seek talks to replace Toronto in Super League for 2021
Super League confirmed on Monday the Wolfpack’s participation agreement – the terms clubs must meet to play in the competition – has been terminated.
Timing of ‘six-again’ rule introduction criticised, as buzzer confirmed
The regulation, which will see referees award fresh sets of tackles instead of penalties for some offences, starts in Super League on Sunday.
Featherstone want Super League place after Toronto withdraw for 2020 season
Featherstone Rovers want Toronto Wolfpack’s Super League place after the Canadian club sparked anger among rugby league chiefs by announcing their withdrawal for the remainder of the 2020 season.
RFL issue fresh update on community rugby league guidance
The RFL has released a new update on the latest guidance in community rugby league.