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...
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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.
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.
Kenny Edwards hails son as inspiration for All Stars
Kenny Edwards has hailed his son as his motivation to join the Combined Nations All Stars this week.
How the Combined Nations All Stars could line-up against England
Ellery Hanley’s Combined Nations All Stars take on England in a mid-season international test this Saturday at the Halliwell Jones Stadium.
International selection can help Warrington says George Williams
England half-back George Williams believes Warrington’s international call-ups could help bring confidence back into the team.
John Kear insists Regan Grace needs to remain a rugby league player for the good of the sport
Wales head coach John Kear says that Regan Grace’s retention as a rugby league player is key to the success of the sport in the coming years. St Helens man...
Heading up Combined Nations All Stars has been ‘extremely challenging’, says Ellery Hanley
Ellery Hanley has described his role as the Combined Nations All Stars head coach for this Saturday’s game against England as ‘extremely challenging’, detailing the tests which he has...
Sam Tomkins: Combined Nations test best possible game in current climate
England captain Sam Tomkins says that facing the Combined Nations All Stars this week is the ‘next best thing’ to coming up against the world’s heavyweights. Saturday’s game at the...
Michael McIlorum ‘surprised’ by England recall
Michael McIlorum says he was surprised to get the call-up for England by head coach Shaun Wane.
Ellery Hanley was warned about Combined Nations All Stars selection chaos
Rugby league legend Ellery Hanley was warned that coaching the Combined Nations All Stars side would be unlike any other coaching job, as he prepares his side to take on ...
Jack Welsby looking forward to learning more under England boss Shaun Wane
St Helens utility Jack Welsby has told Love Rugby League that he is looking forward to the opportunity of learning more under England head coach Shaun Wane.
Dual-code Wakefield winger drafted in to Wales squad
Wakefield winger Kyle Evans has been named in John Kear’s 21-man squad for Wales’ test match against France in Albi on Sunday.
England Women’s squad named for mid-season France friendly
Head Coach Craig Richards has named his England Women squad for Saturday’s mid-season international game against France. It will be the women’s second game of 2022. The first came last...