Josh Griffin expected to be named in Shaun Wane’s first England squad
Hull centre Josh Griffin is expected to be included in Shaun Wane’s first England squad.
International
New homegrown quota rules to boost international sides
The European Championships will require competing nations to name six homegrown players in their squad, and four on a match day.
No mid-season test for England as full international schedule announced
The full international schedule for 2020 has been confirmed, and England do not have a mid-season test.
Warrington boss Steve Price “very surprised” by Gareth Widdop’s England absence
Warrington coach Steve Price feels for Gareth Widdop and Blake Austin after the pair were absent from Shaun Wane’s first England squad.
Matty Ashton and Ethan Havard named in fresh England Knights squad
England Knights coach Paul Anderson has invited 32 players to a gathering following the start of the season.
No Jackson Hastings or Blake Austin in Shaun Wane’s initial England squad
Eligible players Jackson Hastings and Blake Austin have not been included in Shaun Wane’s first England squad.
International Rugby League’s eligibility rules updated
The International Rugby League board has updated rules regarding the eligibility of players for international matches.
Shaun Wane: Losing a World Cup final with England would be a disaster
England’s new coach Shaun Wane says he would feel like he has failed if they don’t manage to win a World Cup under his management.
Oceania Cup returns in 2020 with three double-headers
The Oceania Cup will return in 2020, with three double-headers taking place throughout the year.
Tonga expelled from International Rugby League
The Tonga National Rugby League has been expelled from the International Rugby League.
2020 European Championships fixtures revealed
The fixtures for the men’s 2020 Rugby League European Championships are now confirmed with, for the first time, the competition featuring 16 nations over four tiers, and involving promotion and ...
Four Newcastle players included in England Academy Performance squad
England Academy have named a 43-man performance squad ahead of their tour to New Zealand and Australia in August/September.
Jackson Hastings: Representing Great Britain is proudest achievement of my life
Jackson Hastings says singing Great Britain’s national anthem was the proudest moment of his life.
Ian Watson feels for Wayne Bennett after he lost England job
Salford coach Ian Watson believes Wayne Bennett should have been given the opportunity to lead England in to the 2021 World Cup.
Shaun Wane: I’ll do the England job my way
Shaun Wane insists he will do the job his way after taking over the coaching reins of England from Wayne Bennett.
Shaun Wane on using heritage players for England
New England coach Shaun Wane hasn’t ruled heritage players out of his plans.
Kevin Sinfield to step down from role with RFL
Kevin Sinfield will step down from his position as head of the England Performance Unit with immediate effect.
Shaun Wane succeeds Wayne Bennett as England coach
Shaun Wane has been appointed England’s new head coach on a two-year contract.
Draw made for 2020 European Championships
Wales will face Spain for the first time this Autumn after the two were drawn together for the 2020 European Championships.
Spain and Italy join European Championships top tier
The top tier of the European Championship will expand to six teams for 2020, including World Cup qualifiers Italy and Spain.
Rugby League set to be played freely in Greece following political disputes
The President of the Greek Rugby League Association (GRLA) is hopeful rugby league can be played freely in Greece following their qualification for the 2021 World Cup.
1970 Great Britain heroes to receive winners’ medals
The most successful Great Britain team in history of rugby league will be celebrated at the RL Lions Association’s reunion luncheon on Saturday, January 25.
Prince Harry has been “outstanding” for rugby league
The eyes of the world were on rugby league on Thursday, as Prince Harry undertook his first official engagement since “quitting” the Royal Family.
England coach to have final say on mid-season international
England Performance Director Kevin Sinfield says the final decision on a mid-season international will be made by the coach, whoever that might be.
New contenders emerge for England job
RFL chief executive Ralph Rimmer says a number of new candidates have emerged for the England job, with Wayne Bennett’s future still unclear.