Owen Trout backed for giant international future
Huddersfield’s Owen Trout has been backed to have a successful international future by club boss Ian Watson following his inclusion in England Knights’ performance squad.
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Super League youngsters called up for African World Cup qualifiers
St Helens youngster Rio-Osayomwanbo Corkill is one of a handful of Super League youngsters called up by African nations for their upcoming World Cup qualifiers.
Gareth Widdop announces international retirement
Gareth Widdop has today announced his retirement from the international game.
The eight NRL players tipped to make the England squad
After Newcastle Knights winger Dom Young pledged his allegiance to England, there could be eight NRL players in Shaun Wane’s squad for the World Cup.
Lee Briers: It’s a masterstroke if Victor Radley plays for England
Lee Briers believes England will have pulled off a masterstroke if Víctor Radley is fit and available to play in their World Cup squad this autumn.
Olly Russell’s England Knights omission irks Ian Watson
Huddersfield Giants head coach Ian Watson believes his half-back in Oliver Russell should have been selected in the recent England Knights performance squad.
Jon Dutton: Rugby league calendar the Achilles heel for the international game
Rugby League World Cup chief executive Jon Dutton has admitted the rugby league calendar is holding the international game back.
Every England rugby league shirt since the last home World Cup
With the launch of the latest England rugby league shirt, we’ve taken a look at all the shirts released since the last home World Cup in 2013.
RFL explain why England kit has gone from red to blue
The launch of the new England kit for the upcoming World Cup was quite a change from the usual in rugby league.
Rochdale AFC release statement following venue change for England versus Fiji
Rochdale AFC have released a statement following the venue change for England’s World Cup warm-up clash against Fiji.
Wayne Bennett reveals the mistake he made with Sam Tomkins
Former Great Britain coach Wayne Bennett has revealed that he regrets not selecting England superstar Sam Tomkins on the Lions tour in 2019.
James Graham reacts to Victor Radley commitment to England
Victor Radley has recently committed his international allegiance to England for this year’s Rugby League World Cup.
Channel 4’s ‘The Last Leg’ to host World Cup draw
Channel 4 will host the Physical Disability Rugby League World Cup draw via show ‘The Last Leg’ on Friday July 29.
How Great Britain tour flop in 2019 has harmed England’s world ranking
England’s world ranking has been negatively affected by Great Britain’s disastrous tour Down Under in 2019.
Internationals played by the top nations since the last World Cup
Australia have been criticised for not playing any internationals since 2019 – but there’s been a dearth of them across the board since the last World Cup.
Tonga move above England in rugby league world rankings
Tonga are now second behind New Zealand in the latest International Rugby League Men’s World Rankings.
Super League’s best loose forward: England must pick Joe Westerman
Castleford’s Joe Westerman is the best number 13 in Super League and England coach Shaun Wane must pick him for the World Cup.
Tonga head coach supports plans for end-of-season international calendar
Tonga head coach Kristian Woolf backs the idea of an end-of-season international calendar.
Why Dom Young has chosen to play for Jamaica at World Cup
Newcastle Knights winger Dom Young is set to represent Jamaica at this year’s World Cup according to NRL journalist Brad Walter.
IMG boss wants to take international side of game to next level
IMG’s Vice President of Sports Management Matt Dwyer says the international side of rugby league is one which needs to be re-vitalised. Last month, the Rugby Football League and...
Wayne Bennett hits out at ‘crazy’ decision to scrap mid-season Tests
Veteran coach Wayne Bennett has hit out at the NRL as the game looks set to end mid-season international tests Down Under.
Ditch “hidden agendas” and reduce games or risk burning out players like football
The first thing IMG must do in their new partnership with the RFL is to reduce the number of games in a rugby league season.
New Zealand international records sell-out for first time in 30 years
New Zealand have sold out their international double-header at Mount Smart Stadium this weekend.
New Zealand and Tonga rivalry has potential to be like State of Origin believes coach
The rivalry between New Zealand and Tonga has the potential to be as big as State of Origin.
Catalans suffer double injury blow following international duties
Catalans Dragons have suffered a double blow following the international break.