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.
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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.
“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.
England v Tonga: The start of a new era for international rugby league?
St Helens boss Paul Wellens hopes the end of year test series between England and Tonga is the start of a new era for international rugby league.
England v Tonga: Test series welcomed after passionate plea from RFL president
The recently announced England v Tonga three-match autumn test series will be very much welcome to Sir Lindsay Hoyle, president of the Rugby Football League.
Shaun Wane on difficult conversations with omitted England duo
England boss Shaun Wane admits he found it difficult telling Mikey Lewis and Josh Thewlis they weren’t in his side to face France, but isn’t ruling out future opportunities for ...
Five burning questions facing international rugby league
The mid-season internationals between England and France have been and gone, and probably raised more questions than answers.
Wigan pair share special moment together on England debuts
Wigan forwards Ethan Havard and Morgan Smithies got to share a special moment together during their international debuts for England on Saturday.
Wales, France, southern hemisphere? England boss discusses potential games
England coach Stuart Barrow provided an update on what the future international schedule looks like for his side after their win over France.
Shaun Wane on using Tonga series to motivate England players
England coach Shaun Wane says he used the recently announced Tonga test series as a motivational team talk to his players ahead of their game against France.
England boss hails ‘natural athlete’ after impressive try scoring exploits
England coach Stuart Barrow described winger Leah Burke as a ‘natural athlete’ who will ‘only get better’ after she scored four tries in their 64-0 win over France.
“First time I’ve ever said that!” England boss makes man of the match call
Newly-appointed England George Williams scored a hat-trick to scoop the man of the match award in their 64-0 rout of France in Warrington.
France need to keep playing England despite ‘reality check’
France coach Laurent Frayssinous admitted his players were ‘disappointed’ with their 64-0 hammering to England, but insists they need to continue playing ever year.
George Williams leads by example as England ease past France
George Williams proved exactly why he has been given the captain’s armband by Shaun Wane as England thrashed France 64-0 in Warrington.