Magic Weekend to kick-off season in France
A repeat of last season’s Grand Final will kick-off the new French rugby league season in November.
International
Lebanon could boycott Nines World Cup, admits Josh Mansour
Josh Mansour has admitted the Lebanon national team could withdraw from the Nines World Cup in October as they struggle to find common ground with the Lebanese Rugby League Federation.
“Blake Austin would make himself unavailable for Australia to play for England”
RFL rugby director Kevin Sinfield has explained why Australian-born half-back Blake Austin has been named in England’s Elite Performance Squad.
Blake Austin receives call-up to England Elite Performance Squad
Warrington star Blake Austin has been included in a revised England Elite Performance Squad for the rest of 2019.
Harry Newman called up to revised England Knights Performance Squad
Leeds centre Harry Newman is one of several new faces included in the England Knights Performance Squad.
England Knights to play Jamaica at Headingley in October
England Knights will play Jamaica in an historic international fixture as part of both countries’ countdown to the 2021 Rugby League World Cup.
Malta confirm autumn tests against Turkey and Italy
Malta will face Turkey for the first time and Italy this autumn, with both matches staged in Sydney.
Lebanon suspend 17 of their players following recent protests
The Lebanese Rugby League Federation has suspended 17 players following recent protests against the governing body.
Cook Islands to replace Lebanon in Pacific Tests
The Cook Islands are set to replace Lebanon in next year’s mid-season Tests and will take part in the 2020 Oceania Cup.
Robbie Farah retires from representative rugby league
Lebanon captain Robbie Farah has announced his retirement from representative rugby league.
Ian Watson and Danny Ward appointed Great Britain assistants
Ian Watson and Danny Ward have been appointed as Wayne Bennett’s assistant coaches for the return of Great Britain this autumn.
Great Britain shirts are the most cherished, admits James Roby
Great Britain star James Roby is happier than most to see the Lions return after a 12-year absence.
Wayne Bennett lauds England forward pair
Wayne Bennett believes Sam Burgess and James Graham have changed the face of English rugby league.
International round-up: New Zealand are back, Fiji impress, Samoa power past Papua New Guinea
The mid-season international weekend saw all cultures come together for a fine spectacle of rugby league.
Wayne Bennett wants to be England coach for 2021 World Cup
Wayne Bennett has admitted he would like to extend his contract as England coach and lead the nation at the 2021 World Cup.
“International game in the best place it has been in a long time”
Great Britain coach Wayne Bennett believes the international stage is in a very healthy place right now.
Wayne Bennett feeling nostalgic over Great Britain return
Great Britain coach Wayne Bennett said the Lions coming back took him on a trip down memory lane.
Australia keen on playing midweek games on 2020 tour of England
Australia coach Mal Meninga could return to St Helens with his Kangaroos on their tour in 2020.
Lebanon players agree not to boycott Fiji Test
Lebanon will not boycott Saturday’s Test against Fiji following a meeting with Rugby League International Federation officials.
Heritage players will be considered for Great Britain, admits Wayne Bennett
Great Britain coach Wayne Bennett has confirmed heritage players will be considered for his squad’s tour of the southern hemisphere this autumn.
Lebanon players threatened with jail by governing body
Lebanon players have been threatened with criminal prosecution if they continue with their plans to cover up the governing body’s logo on their shirts during Saturday’s Test against Fiji.
Six dark horses for the 2019 Great Britain squad
The end-of-season Great Britain tour is drawing ever-nearer, so we’ve picked out six dark horses to make the final squad.
New Zealand duo switch allegiance to Samoa for Pacific Test
Martin Taupau and Jamayne Isaako have opted to represent Samoa in this weekend’s Pacific Test against Papua New Guinea.
Robbie Farah to lead Lebanon against NRL stacked Fiji side
Robbie Farah will captain Lebanon in Saturday’s Test against a strong Fiji outfit.
Brad Takairangi in Cook Islands squad to face South Africa
Eels star Brad Takairangi has been named in the Cook Islands squad to take on South Africa in a World Cup qualifier.