RL Today: Friday night Super League preview plus all the day’s top stories
We’ve got two Super League matches to enjoy this evening, with Hull KR’s home clash with Leeds being televised by Sky Sports.
Jon Dutton
Tributes paid to Jon Dutton as he bids farewell to rugby league
Another home World Cup has been and gone, and the man who led the team behind it is leaving rugby league for pastures new.
Nearly 30 million tuned in to World Cup coverage on BBC
World Cup organisers have hailed the impact of the tournament, as they revealed that nearly 30 million people tuned in to watch it on BBC.
World Cup highlights the “exponential growth” of international rugby league
World Cup chief executive Jon Dutton has called for the urgent implementation of a proper international calendar to be made on the back of this year’s tournament.
“It beggars belief” – Jason Robinson hits back at World Cup attendances and ticket prices
One week into the Rugby League World Cup, the main topic of conversation continues to revolve around stadium attendances and ticket prices.
Key things Jon Dutton said at the end of Men’s Round One media briefing
World Cup chief Jon Dutton hosted a media briefing on Thursday following the first round of the men’s tournament.
Rob Burrow to kick-off Rugby League World Cup opening ceremony
World Cup organisers have revealed Rob Burrow will launch the official tournament welcome ahead of England’s game against Samoa at St James’ Park on Saturday.
World Cup organisers on ticket sales, captain’s challenge & disciplinary process
Almost 15,000 tickets remain on sale for the opening game of this year’s Rugby League World Cup between England and Samoa.
We have to work harder than anyone else – so stop comparing us to rugby union
RLWC boss Jon Dutton wants the sport to build upon the success of the Commonwealth Games and Women’s Euros but says comparisons to rugby union need to end.
Five teams could realistically lift World Cup trophy
A tidal wave of players committing to their international nation of heritage means that five men’s teams have a realistic chance of winning the World Cup.
Jon Dutton: Rugby league calendar the Achilles heel for the international game
Rugby League World Cup chief executive Jon Dutton has admitted the rugby league calendar is holding the international game back.
Jon Dutton: It was devastating and I was close to walking away
World Cup chief Jon Dutton has revealed that the “devastating” postponement of the tournament last year left him close to walking away from the job for good.
Government increasing pressure on World Cup ticket sales
World Cup boss Jon Dutton has revealed their next target for ticket sales after admitting the government is “increasing the pressure on us to make sure we are doing all ...
World Cup chief confident Coventry pitch will be fit for Australia v Scotland
World Cup organisers insist they expect Australia versus Scotland to go ahead as planned at Coventry City, despite the unsafe pitch leading to a raft of postponements.
RL Today: World Cup chief to revitalise game, Newcastle fall-out & Leeds exit
Rugby League World Cup chief Jon Dutton is in the big interview hotset, while fans offer their opinion on Newcastle’s step back to part-time.
Podcast: Jon Dutton on masterminding the best Rugby League World Cup yet & hopes for revitalising the international game
Rugby League World Cup chief executive Jon Dutton joins host George Riley for this week’s Love Rugby League podcast.
World Cup chiefs insist no discounts policy will remain
World Cup organisers have re-affirmed that they will not be discounting tickets in the build-up to the tournament, after eagle-eyed fans spotted changes to availability for the opener at St ...
World Cup organisers anticipating record-breaking crowds
Rugby League World Cup organisers are hoping to emulate the success of the Women’s Euro 2022 by hosting record-breaking crowds this autumn.
Channel 4’s ‘The Last Leg’ to host World Cup draw
Channel 4 will host the Physical Disability Rugby League World Cup draw via show ‘The Last Leg’ on Friday July 29.
Warrington to host PDRL World Cup – fixtures confirmed
Four nations will take part in the first ever Physical Disability Rugby League World Cup, to be held in Warrington.
World Cup organisers using extra time to “leave a mark”
2021 World Cup Chief Executive Jon Dutton believes the extra year has allowed organisers to be able to make a real impact.
TV boost for World Cup, plus updates on Emirates and tickets
More than half of the games at the 2021 World Cup will be shown live on national television, tournament chief Jon Dutton has confirmed.
Rugby League World Cup news: What’s been said about France 2025
The news that the Rugby League World Cup will head to France in 2025 has been met with positivity and excitement.
All 32 teams sign legally-binding participation agreements for World Cup
Every team competing in the men’s, women’s and wheelchair World Cups have signed legally-binding participation agreements, tournament chief executive Jon Dutton has confirmed.
Postponing World Cup was “least-worst” option, says tournament chief
Organisers admit they came close to cancelling the 2021 World Cup but insist they could be in a stronger position financially when the tournament is held in England in 2022.
Talks ongoing over Indigenous and Maori teams competing in World Cup
Talks are underway over Indigenous and Maori teams competing at the World Cup, tournament chief executive Jon Dutton has confirmed.
Players keen to play in World Cup despite international concerns
Players from the southern hemisphere are still eager to play in the World Cup this autumn, according to tournament chief executive Jon Dutton.
World Cup organisers expect all 21 nations to compete in tournament
World Cup chief executive Jon Dutton says they expect all 21 nations competing in this year’s tournament to come to the UK despite concerns over travel and quarantine restrictions.
Decision whether to postpone 2021 World Cup to be made next week
A decision on whether to press ahead with the 2021 World Cup at the end of the season will be made next week.