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...
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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.
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.
Transgender athletes barred from International Rugby League
Transgender athletes are unable to compete in women’s international rugby league matches, including this year’s World Cup, the sport’s global governing body has announced.
Jesse Bromwich to lead New Zealand against Tonga
Jesse Bromwich has been appointed captain of New Zealand for their mid-season international Test against Tonga.
Wales boss John Kear calls for sport to focus more on international game
Wales head coach John Kear believes the sport should focus more on the international game in order to grow itself.
Lebanon v Malta: Squads confirmed for mid-season test
Lebanon and Malta have both named their squads for their upcoming mid-season international fixture in Australia.
France 34-10 Wales: World Cup preparations continue as France claim comfortable victory
France continued their World Cup preparations with a comfortable 34-10 victory over Wales in windy conditions in Albi.
John Kear grateful for Wales return against France after over 1300 days out of action
Wales head coach John Kear says he’s relieved that his side are finally returning to action today after more than three years out of the game. The Dragons take...
Fundraising appeal to help Ukraine enter European Championships
Rugby League Cares has launched an appeal to help raise funds needed for Ukraine to enter a team into the European Under-19 Championships in Italy later this year.
John Kear hopes RFL’s partnership with IMG will breathe new life into international rugby league
Wales head coach John Kear says that he wants a new lease of life to be brought to international rugby league via the RFL’s partnership with IMG. Set up in...
George Williams backs England to play more international tests
George Williams has backed England to play more international tests ahead of their game against the Combined Nations All Stars.
RL on TV: How you can watch this week’s rugby league internationals
Here’s how you can watch this weekend’s rugby league internationals on TV.
France name team to face Wales in World Cup warm-up
France have named their 17-man team to face Wales this Sunday in a World Cup warm-up test.
Mental focus a vital part of comeback says England’s Kallum Watkins
Kallum Watkins says his focus on mental health has played a huge part in his return to form that has seen him recalled to the England set-up under Shaun Wane.
Ellery Hanley puts full backing behind Combined Nations All Stars concept
Despite describing the selection process of his Combined Nations All Stars side as ‘extremely challenging’, Ellery Hanley has described the concept of this weekend’s game against England as...
Jammer duo: Wales prop Luke Thomas a James Graham in the making
Wales head coach John Kear has backed up comparisons between young prop Luke Thomas and Super League legend James Graham.