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Albania
Olsi Krasniqi announces retirement due to brain injury
Former Salford prop Olsi Krasniqi has announced his retirement from rugby league due to a brain injury.
Albanian teenager Eliot Peposhi signs for St Helens
Super League champions St Helens have handed a professional contract to Albanian teenager Eliot Peposhi.
Albanian team to join Greek competition for next season
Albanian side Tirana RLC will join the Greek domestic championship for the 2020-21 season.
Albania granted RLEF observer status
Albania has become the 39th member nation of the RLEF after they were granted Observer status, further strengthening the sport in the Balkans.
Turkey win first ever Balkan 9s tournament
As part of the festival of rugby league surrounding the Under-19s European Championships in Belgrade, Turkey have won the inaugural Balkan 9s.
Six Tackles: Players who were born in unknown rugby league territory
We take a look at current players who were born in countries where Rugby League is near unknown.