England boss Shaun Wane hails ‘throwback’ star after influential display in Tonga victory
Jack Welsby became England’s youngest ever captain in their win over Tonga.
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Papua New Guinea, Fiji, Australia & New Zealand into inaugural Pacific Championships finals: Week two round-up
The same two pairs of nations will face off this weekend and in the inaugural Pacific Championships finals in two weeks’ time…
Jon Wilkin, Jamie Peacock rave over Mikey Lewis’ England debut as boss Shaun Wane insists there’s plenty more to come from young gun
High praise from the two pundits for youngster Lewis following yesterday’s Man of the Match showing, while chief Wane wants him to keep his feet on the ground…
Former NRL ace scores on Poland debut in win over international debutants North Macedonia
He retired from the NRL in 2021 but has since made a comeback in the lower grades.
Casualty Ward: Tonga ace makes history but it comes at a cost, England star in doubt for remainder of test series
One man apiece down for England and Tonga heading into the second test…
York Knights recruit Jimmy Keinhorst self-funds trip to represent Germany in Griffin Cup clash with Netherlands
York’s new signing won his 10th cap for Germany at the weekend.
Emotional England ace Mikey Lewis reflects on try-scoring international debut: ‘I loved every second’
The half-back had to hold back the tears as he spoke of his pride in representing England…
Addin Fonua-Blake: Tonga captaincy ‘up there with highest honour I’ve ever achieved in my career’
NRL powerhouse Addin Fonua-Blake says captaining his beloved Tonga ranks as highly as anything he’s achieved in his playing career.
Tonga boss Kristian Woolf questions ruck speed difference following defeat to England in test series opener
Tonga chief Woof highlighted where he thought referee Moore could have done better…
England boss Shaun Wane makes captaincy decision for second Tonga test
The England chief has cleared up any confusion on who will wear the armband next weekend…
England player ratings: Mikey Lewis gets top marks after impressive international debut in win over Tonga
Our player ratings from England’s win over Tonga in the opening game of their three-match test series.
England youngsters impress, Tonga’s history maker, Strong turnout in St Helens – Five takeaways as Shaun Wane’s side edge out test series opener
Our five takeaways as England go 1-0 up in this autumn’s test series…
England boss Shaun Wane wants Super League to match NRL player pool: ‘It’s another level over there’
Five of Wane’s 24-man squad ply their trade in the NRL…
England star Jack Welsby hoping to get one over Tongan Saints in test series: ‘Enemy number one this week!’
There’s plenty of Saints involved in the three-game test series across both sides…
England v Tonga: Broadcast details for this afternoon’s first test clash with squads locked in
All you need to know ahead of today’s showdown at the Totally Wicked Stadium…
England & Tonga coaches insist international rugby league is on the up: ‘It’s so impressive that we have put these games on’
Shaun Wane & Kristian Woolf are of the same opinion when it comes to the state of affairs international rugby league currently finds itself in…
Jack Welsby to become England’s youngest-ever captain in familiar territory; St Helens star ‘extremely humbled’
The St Helens star was named as England’s stand-in skipper this morning…
England boss Shaun Wane forced to name second new captain in as many games with George Williams suspended
The stand-in skipper will be in familiar territory on Sunday…
Kristian Woolf names No 1 objective for England series as Tonga look to make amends for ‘disappointing’ World Cup
Kristian Woolf has warned his star-studded Tonga squad that he wants them to feel ‘uncomfortable’ in the series against England to make up for a World Cup that ended in ...
Gareth Widdop: Former NRL champion announces retirement – ‘I have given every bit of my heart and soul into the game’
The veteran hangs up his boots having ticked over a century of appearances in the British game at the end of 2023…
St Helens old boy Kristian Woolf beams over return to town with Tonga: ‘It feels like coming home’
Australian coach Woolf guided Saints to three consecutive Super League titles, setting them on their way to an unprecedented legacy in the British game…
From Wales to Tonga via Australia: Tyson Frizell tells his incredible international rugby league story
NRL star Tyson Frizell will create history this autumn when he represents the third country in his remarkable international rugby league journey.
England boss Shaun Wane lauds Tonga pack as he fires warning shot to his side about unfamiliar foes
England have faced off against Tonga just three times before, and not since the 2017 World Cup semi-final…
Exclusive: NRL-bound Will Pryce forced to withdraw from England duty through injury
The departing Giants starlet was playing through the pain barrier in the final weeks of the season, and hasn’t been able to link up with England…
Leeds Rhinos will benefit from Harry Newman’s time in England camp, vows Shaun Wane
The Rhinos centre could make a senior international debut on Sunday…