Widnes coach appointed new Spain boss for European Championships
Widnes assistant coach Mike Grady will lead Spain for their 2023 European Championships tournament later this autumn.
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Red Star Belgrade want to create blueprint for European club giants to follow
Brexit and COVID put paid to any hopes of Red Star Belgrade joining the RFL pyramid, but they still hope to create a model that expands European Rugby League.
On this day in 2005: Wigan’s Andy Farrell switches codes with Saracens
Great Britain rugby league captain Andy Farrell switched codes to union and signed for Saracens on this day, March 23, in 2005.
England Women to appoint new captain following Emily Rudge announcement
Emily Rudge will no longer captain England Women as the St Helens vice-captain announces the international side will have a new leader.
Women’s World Cup qualifying fixtures announced as female referees look to play their part
The fixtures have been released for the inaugural European Women’s World Cup qualifying competition for France in 2025, with eight nations competing.
“These are such exciting times for our sport” – Sinead Peach hails new era on International Women’s Day
Sinead Peach has hailed the progress of the women’s game, moving on from her personal World Cup heartache and looking towards a bright future.
Greek player handed 12-month ban
A 12-month ban has been handed out to a player/coach who invaded the playing field and became involved in an altercation with players in a recent match.
Balkan Super League gets underway with 12 clubs
Serbian giants Partizan Belgrade kicked off the new Balkan Super League season, which features 12 clubs from six nations.
Paul Anderson’s task at developing next generation of England stars
This year’s European Championships will provide Paul Anderson with the task of preparing England’s next generation of stars in the lead up to the 2025 World Cup in France.
Ireland aim to make statement at European Championship
Ireland coach Ged Corcoran says they will head into the European Championship with a similar strength squad to the one that played in the World Cup.
Shaun Wane extends England contract as Wheelchair and Women head coaches confirmed
Shaun Wane will lead England through to the 2025 World Cup in France after signing a new year contract, while Tom Coyd will once again take charge of the Wheelchair ...
England to make head coaching announcements next week
The Rugby Football League will announce their head coaching appointments for the England men’s, women’s and wheelchair teams on Tuesday at midday.
England unveil Rob Burrow inspired shirt for 2023 internationals
England rugby league have announced their latest fundraising efforts in support of Motor Neurone Disease ahead of their double-header in Warrington.
Sky Sports to broadcast mid-season international double-header
Sky Sports will broadcast England’s mid-season international double-header live from the Halliwell Jones Stadium, Warrington.
Jordan Abdull can push his way back into England contention insists Hull KR boss
There’s no reason why Jordan Abdull should not be knocking on the doors of England on the international stage according to Hull KR head coach Willie Peters.
Italy duo hope European Championship is just the start for more internationals
Italy stars Ryan King and Jake Maizen hope the European Championship is just the start of having more international fixtures on a regular basis.
England find out opponents for European Championship
England have found out their opponents for the biggest-ever European Championship, set to kick-off later this year.
Fiji appoint head coach to lead them at 2025 World Cup
Wise Kativerata will lead Fiji at the 2025 World Cup in France after being appointed as permanent coach of the Bati on a three-year deal.
England set to find out European Championship opponents
England will find out their opponents in the end of season European Championship, when the tournament draw is made later today.
“How can you say there’s a European Championship?”
The appetite for more international rugby league is there, but there’s growing frustration at the lack of an international calendar.
Laurent Frayssinous and Trent Robinson to remain in charge of France
France have confirmed that new St Helens assistant coach Laurent Frayssinous will remain in charge of the national team.
It feels like putting armour on: Nene Macdonald on representing Papua New Guinea
Nene Macdonald has described the special feeling of putting on the Papua New Guinea jersey as the international star reflects on his nation’s World Cup campaign three months on.
International rugby league’s future dependent on Australia commitment
While the wait for confirmation of the international programme for 2023 is being attributed to the ongoing discussions in the NRL, there remain questions over the commitment of world champions ...
I’d do it all over again: Jackson Hastings on representing Great Britain
Former Man of Steel Jackson Hastings says he always had the ambition to represent his English heritage before he made the move to Super League.
Pacific of Origin: Calls for Tonga v Samoa test series
Ken Sio says he would love to see a Pacific of Origin series introduced, which would see Samoa take on their Pacific neighbours Tonga every year. Alongside his Salford team-mate...