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…
Samoa and England talks re-open over proposed 2024 tour following IRL board meeting
Talks have re-opened in regards to Samoa touring England in the autumn of 2024, the International Rugby League has confirmed.
Exclusive: IRL pleased with Pacific Championships programme – but deliver northern hemisphere warning
An exclusive interview with International Rugby League chairman Troy Grant.
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…
What next for the World Cup after the cancellation of France 2025
It’s barely six months since the last World Cup, and we’re already hitting crisis point in the next World Cup cycle.
International chief admits frustration over calendar but points to positives
International Rugby League chairman Troy Grant has expressed his frustration at the lack of progress with the international calendar.
International Rugby League in £2.3m debt as it waits on World Cup success
The International Rugby League body recorded a loss of more than £1.2m in 2020.
Ukraine call for International Rugby League to suspend Russia and Belarus
The Ukrainian Federation of Rugby League has called for the International Rugby League to suspend Russia and Belarus from any form of participation.
Court of Arbitration for Sport rejects Tonga NRL appeal against international expulsion
The Court of Arbitration for Sport has dismissed the Tonga National Rugby League appeal against the International Rugby League decision to expel them from membership of the international federation.
Top heavy rugby league needs to get real
Robert Elstone’s race as Super League’s Executive Chairman is run, and it remains to be seen who his successor will be, if there indeed is one at all.
Mid-season international window announced
A mid-season international window has been set for the weekend of 26/27 June in 2021.
IRL chief executive Nigel Wood sees a positive future for rugby league
International Rugby League chief executive Nigel Wood sees a positive future for rugby league on a global stage.
Tonga NRL expelled from international rugby league
A new governing body will have to take charge of rugby league in Tonga after the Tonga National Rugby League (TNRL) was expelled from International Rugby League.
International Rugby League appoint independant chairman
International Rugby League has appointed Greg Barclay to be the organisation’s first independent chairman.
Video launched to promote new look International Rugby League
The newly-named International Rugby League has released a video to kick-start its new brand.
RLIF becomes International Rugby League
The Rugby League International Federation has announced it has changed its name to International Rugby League.