The four countries to have shown interest in hosting the 2025 World Cup
Four countries have expressed interest in hosting the 2025 World Cup following France’s withdrawal according to International Rugby League chairman Troy Grant.
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European Championships cancelled as international calendar left in tatters
The European Championships, scheduled for the end of 2023, have been postponed due to the ongoing uncertainty around the international calendar.
Ukraine conflict played a factor in World Cup collapse
The ongoing crisis in Ukraine has been partly blamed for the collapse of the 2025 World Cup, according to reports in France.
Warning over apparent Qatar bid for 2025 World Cup
The 2025 Rugby League World Cup could be facing a hat-trick of disasters, if the apparent interest from Qatar comes to fruition and the tournament is moved there.
Brian Carney dishes out international rugby league reality check after World Cup fiasco
Former Great Britain international Brian Carney has slammed the organisation of international rugby league amidst the embarrassment of France’s withdrawal from hosting the 2025 World Cup.
France saga could provide extra twist to end of season European Championship
The ongoing saga surrounding the 2025 World Cup is likely to provide a new twist to the end of season European Championship.
Sport still has a bright future in France, insists European Rugby League chief
European Rugby League chair Dean Andrew OBE has expressed his disappointment at the cancellation of the 2025 World Cup in France, but believes the sport there still has a bright ...
Ten Red Star Belgrade players star in proper international fixture
Red Star Belgrade provided 10 players for the Serbia national team as they triumphed in an international against Greece at the weekend.
New Zealand express desire of interest to co-host 2025 World Cup
New Zealand Rugby League have expressed a desire in hosting the 2025 World Cup following the France’s withdrawal.
What next for the World Cup after the cancellation of France 2025
It’s barely six months since the last World Cup, and we’re already hitting crisis point in the next World Cup cycle.
Sadness and anger as Government slammed for treatment of rugby league
Supporters of French rugby league have hit out at another dark day for ‘Rugby XIII’ across the Channel.
Confirmed: France will not host 2025 Rugby League World Cup
The 2025 Rugby League World Cup will not be held in France, it has been confirmed.
‘Likely’ France World Cup 2025 cancellation is a disaster for international rugby league
The future of international rugby league in the northern hemisphere appears to be in ruins with the impending news that France are to withdraw from hosting the 2025 World Cup.
“It’s quite shocking and alarming” – 2025 World Cup reportedly in doubt
Reports Down Under have stated that the 2025 World Cup in France is on the ‘brink of collapse’.
‘Genuine desire from everyone’ International rugby league heading in right direction, says coach
Tonga coach Kristian Woolf believes international rugby league is ‘heading in the right direction’ following the news of their autumn test series against England.
‘Proud’ Kristian Woolf made up to be returning to St Helens this autumn
Tonga coach Kristian Woolf might not be the head coach of St Helens anymore, but he still has a strong affinity with the town and its people.
What kind of England side the Tonga coach is expecting to face this autumn
Tonga coach Kristian Woolf is unsure of what kind of team England coach Shaun Wane will field this autumn but knows one thing for certain: it’ll be strong.
“Most successful coach of this era” Kristian Woolf on learning from Wayne Bennett
Dolphins assistant coach Kristian Woolf says he is enjoying the experience of working with NRL supercoach Wayne Bennett so far in the 2023 campaign.
Kristian Woolf pays ultimate compliment to Jonny Lomax ahead of test series
Tonga coach Kristian Woolf has paid tribute to his former St Helens half-back Jonny Lomax ahead of this autumn’s test series against England.
Tonga players ‘jumping out of their skin’ for England series to get international RL on a roll
Tonga coach Kristian Woolf has revealed that his players were incredibly keen for their test series against England to go ahead this autumn.
‘It probably didn’t go down too well’ – Toby King on difficult decision to swap international allegiances
Toby King has opened up on the difficult decision to swap international allegiances from Ireland to England following his debut against France.
Where are they now? The inaugural Toronto Wolfpack squad from 2017
Toronto Wolfpack announced earlier this week that they will be making a return to action later this year, so we’ve decided to take a trip down memory lane.
Sam Tomkins could make historic England series his swansong
Retiring Super League legend Sam Tomkins could make the historic test series between England and Tonga his swansong at the end of the year.
International chief admits frustration over calendar but points to positives
International Rugby League chairman Troy Grant has expressed his frustration at the lack of progress with the international calendar.
French president calls for unity and blames player loss for England thumping
French Federation president Luc Lacoste has called for unity following a humbling international weekend.