Ireland & Scotland denied 2026 World Cup qualification shot as quintet see membership status dropped
Five nations in total have seen their membership status lowered by the International Rugby League board…
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Rugby League World Cup 2026: Qualifying group stage draw details with seven nations involved
France and Wales are the top seeds in tomorrow’s draw…
NRL’s Las Vegas double-header season opener to be preceded by international clash
The two nations will square off for the first time since November 2022…
International Rugby League world rankings updated: England 3rd & Papua New Guinea 6th as Cook Islands into top 10
How the world rankings stand as we approach 2024…
2023 Golden Boot winners announced as Wigan Warriors ace loses out to history-making Kiwi star
The three winners of the 2023 IRL Golden Boot awards have been confirmed overnight…
Exclusive: RFL prepare for crisis talks with international board to map out England plans for 2024
Senior officials will address an international board meeting this week to try and determine how England fit into the world game’s plans for 2024.
11 countries interested in hosting a Rugby League World Cup, confirm International Rugby League board
A largely positive update on the whole, just not in the short term…
2026 Rugby League World Cup update delivered by International Rugby League board with host nation still to be confirmed
The International Rugby League board have provided another update in relation to the future of the game’s World Cups…
England release new kit for 2023 Autumn Test Series against Tonga; ‘Back in Blue’
It’s England’s second kit of the year…
Rugby League Weekender: Record crowds, registration plates, Denver Test
We look at all the best bits from the weekend’s action.
My World Cup Memories 2008
After losing money on the 2000 World Cup it was almost like the competition was parked. We saw numerous mini tours, Tri Nations and then Four Nations. The World Cup...
Dudson talks club and country
Widnes prop Gil Dudson faces stiff competition to claim a World Cup place for Wales.
International Audio: Kear enthused for World Cup
It was the launch of the new Wales RL international kit today at St David’s Park in Ewloe.
Wales Wheelchair name World Cup squad
Wales Wheelchair Rugby League have named their squad who will travel to the World Cup in France which starts this Thursday when they face Australia in Carcassonne.
Norway triumph in Scandinavian test
Current Nordic Cup holders Norway ran in eight tries – including a brace each to Stephen Mwikaria and Ole Magnus Brekk, who also kicked three goals – as they defeated ...
Partizan win their first Serbian Cup
Partizan have picked up the first silverware in the club’s history, defeating holders Dorćol 42-22 in the final at the Makiš stadium, Belgrade.
Italy and Spain set for triple header
An international festival of rugby league will take place in Saluzzo on Saturday as Italy meet Spain.
Lebanon retain Mediterranean Cup
A late penalty goal ensured Lebanon lifted the Mediterranean Cup for the fifth time in a tough encounter with Italy in Beirut – but not without last play drama.
New names selected in England Elite Performance Squad
Following a review of both the Samoa Test and the first phase of Elite Performance Squad (EPS) sessions held between February and May, England Head Coach Wayne Bennett and his ...
Bennett looks set to stay in charge
Wayne Bennett looks set to continue as England’s head coach beyond the 2017 Rugby League World Cup after outlining future plans for the national team.
Hungary making significant strides
Following two wins at the start of 2017 Hungary secured the highest rise in the recently published Rugby League International Federation World Rankings, moving up five places to 33rd.
Lebanon to host 2017 Mediterranean Cup
Lebanon are aiming to retain the Mediterranean Cup when they face Italy in Beirut on 3rd June.
RLIF World Rankings update – May 2017
Australia will go into the 2017 Rugby League World Cup in November, which they will co-host with New Zealand, further strengthened in number one position in the World Rankings after ...
Stats Column: Much for Bennett to ponder
Last week I said I’d take a look at the England international selection this week and whether Wayne Bennett got it right for the mid-season Test.
Wales Rugby League sign new kit deal
Wales Rugby League have entered into a two-year partnership with buysportskitPRO in association with errea ahead of the 2017 Rugby League World Cup. All Wales' international sides will wear the...
Norway enjoys memorable landmark weekend
A significant weekend of rugby league in Norway has illustrated the surge the game is making in the country. In the south west, Porsgunn Pirates met Sandnes Raiders in the...
Lions, Kangaroo and Kiwi tours to return
The next four-year International Rugby League calendar has been confirmed today at a meeting of the Board of the Rugby League International Federation in Sydney. Headlining the calendar is...
O’Loughlin happy with World Cup warm-up
Captain Sean O'Loughlin said the long trip to Australia had been a worthwhile exercise to prepare England for the 2017 World Cup. England produced an impressive performance to defeat Samoa...
Bennett defends Australia trip after victory
England boss Wayne Bennett defended the decision to play in Australia in the middle of the Super League season after his team defeated Samoa 30-10 in their World Cup...