Eye-opening documentary on Papua New Guinea Orchids to be released
A new film on Papua New Guinea’s women’s team is set to be released, which highlights the bridging of the gender gap in the country.
International
George Burgess hoping to emulate brother Sam in representing Great Britain
George Burgess admits he would be ‘super proud’ to follow in the footsteps of his brother Sam and play for Great Britain later this year.
Great Britain Lions fixtures and Oceania Cup dates confirmed
The itinerary for the first Great Britain Lions tour was confirmed in Auckland overnight, which features Test matches against New Zealand, Papua New Guinea and Tonga.
Great Britain Lions tour of southern hemisphere confirmed
Great Britain will return to the international stage this autumn as they will face New Zealand, Papua New Guinea and Tonga.
Dual-code legend Jason Robinson joins Jamaica backroom staff
Jason Robinson and Alex Simmons have been named joint operations directors of Jamaica on their road to the 2021 Rugby League World Cup.
Trans-Tasman Test to be held in Wollongong as part of new international calendar
Australia will face New Zealand in an end-of-season double-header in Wollongong, which is expected to include an Oceania Series and Great Britain Lions tour.
Leeds, St Helens and Wigan players dominate England Youth squad
Leeds, St Helens and Wigan have eight players each included in England Youth’s latest squad for 2019.
England are a growing force in rugby league, admits Boyd Cordner
Boyd Cordner believes England are improving as a force in rugby league as Sydney Roosters prepare to take on Super League champions Wigan in the World Club Challenge.
Mark Percival hoping to thrive on international stage in 2019 after England rejection
St Helens’ Mark Percival believes failure to feature competitively for England last year has given him an added motivation for the 2019 campaign.
Junior Sa’u: Bring back the Exiles
Salford star Junior Sa’u would like to see the Exiles brought back into the game and believes it would be good for the England national side.
NRL star open to playing for Papua New Guinea
South Sydney full-back Alex Johnston would like to honour his Pacifika heritage by playing for Papua New Guinea.
Eight nations represented in new look 14-team Balkan Super League
Rugby league’s most geographically spread club competition, the Balkan Super League, will be further expanded when it kicks off in April 2019.
Nines gives Cook Islands players chance to stake World Cup claim
Cook Islands players were given the chance to push for a spot in their World Cup qualifying campaign at the international Nines tournament on Saturday.
Norway to face Greece in London
Details have been confirmed for the European Championship C decider, which will act as the next stage of qualification for the 2021 Rugby League World Cup for Greece and Norway.
RFL confirm that Sinfield, Peacock and Sculthorpe will remain with England
The RFL have announced that Kevin Sinfield MBE, Jamie Peacock and Paul Sculthorpe will remain within the England setup.
Olly Holmes calls for more international rugby league
Olly Holmes has called for more international matches to be added to the rugby league calendar after making his England debut over the off-season.
Tom Johnstone using England absence as motivation to become Wayne Bennett’s first-choice winger
Tom Johnstone has vowed to improve his game as he reflected on missing out on a place in the England side that faced New Zealand last autumn.
Russia head coach spends week with Toulouse
Russia head coach Denis Korolev has been a guest at Toulouse over the past week, learning from Sylvain Houles.
Red Star Belgrade bring in USA international duo
Red Star Belgrade have signed USA internationals Brandon Anderson and Jamil Robinson for the 2019 season.
Expansionist Blog: How Milford Marlins have helped to develop Ukraine rugby league
One of the more surreal stories of 2018 occurred at Milford Marlins who welcomed eight Ukrainian internationals to their team.
Encouraging end to the year for Greek Rugby League
The Greek Rugby League Association has reported an encouraging end to the year, despite increased hostilities to play the sport in the country.
Lee Crooks is back coaching rugby league
Great Britain legend Lee Crooks has been appointed the head coach of Wales’ Under-16s team.
Nigeria Rugby League Association confirmed as Observer members of RLEF
A new Nigeria Rugby League Association has replaced the previous governing body as Observer members of the RLEF.
Dates confirmed for final European Qualifiers
Dates have been confirmed for next year’s final European qualifying groups for the 2021 Rugby League World Cup.
Black Boys De Douala crowned champions in Cameroon
Black Boys De Douala were crowned champions of the inaugural Cameroon Rugby League XIII season after they defeated Taureau RL 10-0 in the Grand Final.