New $1m union comp carries Rugby Football League name
The RFL had a brief foray in to North America with Toronto Wolfpack and the ill-fated Denver test match.
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Third time lucky? Eric Perez on Toronto, Ottawa and now Cornwall
Canadian Eric Perez will be hoping its third time lucky as he tries to get his latest venture, Cornwall RLFC, off the ground.
Ottawa Aces relocate to Cornwall
Professional rugby league will go to Cornwall for the first time after they were given the go ahead to play in League 1 in 2022.
What next for Ottawa Aces?
The decision made by Ottawa Aces to permanently relocate to the UK without even having played a game was hardly a surprise.
Rugby League Today: Brough tributes, player welfare lip service & Masoe farewell
It’s another week and here’s what’s worth talking about this Monday morning.
Rugby League Today: Lee Briers sends heartfelt message & St Helens ace set for Championship
Lee Briers has paid tribute to Warrington with some classy words following his move to Super League rivals Wigan.
Rugby League Gossip: Leigh recruitment drive & Odsal Aces?
There is plenty of transfer talk in this week’s gossip column.
Mailbox: Why North American league brings a feeling of deja vu
In the latest mailbox, a fan expresses concerns that it’s the same old story in North America.
New North American rugby league shelved until 2022
The proposed North American rugby league competition scheduled to start later this month has been put back until 2022.
North American West Coast Conference postponed until 2022
The West Coast Conference of the new North American Rugby League competition has been postponed until next year.
New North American rugby league ‘not sanctioned’ by governing body
The governing body of rugby league in the USA says the recently announced professional North American Rugby League competition is unsanctioned and participating players may become ineligible for international duty.
The 14 teams taking part in the new North American Rugby League competition
The North American Rugby League competition will have 14 teams taking part in its inaugural season.
North American league “will rival Super League for quality” in near future
Ottawa Aces founder Eric Perez says it is only a matter of time before the North American Rugby League will rival Super League for quality.
Toronto Wolfpack and Ottawa Aces to join new Northern American league
Toronto Wolfpack and Ottawa Aces will take part in a new North American professional rugby league competition that has been launched today.
Guy Armitage gets Toulouse chance
Toulouse have taken former rugby union centre Guy Armitage on a trial until the end of the month.
Ottawa still planning for League 1 in 2022
Ottawa Aces are still planning to enter League 1 in 2022, coach Laurent Frayssinous has confirmed.
Canada to launch professional rugby league competition in 2022
A six-team professional rugby league competition is set to be launched in Canada in 2022.
Salford sign forward Sam Luckley from Ottawa
Salford have signed Scotland international Sam Luckley from Ottawa on a two-year contract.
Newcastle bring in Sam Wilde from Ottawa
Newcastle have signed former Warrington and Widnes forward Sam Wilde for the 2021 season.
Workington snap up trio from Ottawa
Workington have signed trio Dec O’Donnell, Calvin Wellington and Jake Moore from Ottawa Aces for 2021.
Ottawa Aces postpone entry to League 1 until 2022
Ottawa Aces have decided to postpone their entry into League 1 until 2022.
Ottawa Aces aiming for promotion to Championship at first time of asking
Ottawa’s new signing Jake Moore says the Aces are aiming for promotion from League 1 to the Championship at the first time of asking.
Jake Moore grateful to be back in full-time environment with Ottawa Aces
Since being a kid, all Jake Moore ever wanted to do was play rugby league for a living – and he will get to do just that in 2021 with ...
Ottawa Aces confirm signing of Adam Lawton
Ottawa Aces have signed prop Adam Lawton from Newcastle Thunder for the 2021 season.
Editor’s column: Homegrown players and the blueprint for success
The build-up to last weekend’s Challenge Cup semi-finals provided some exposure to young players, forgotten by the cancellation of the academy, reserves and lower leagues.
Ottawa Aces confirm signing of Jake Moore
Ottawa Aces have announced the signing of Jake Moore from Whitehaven for the 2021 League 1 season.
Former Widnes duo join up with Salford
Salford have confirmed that former Widnes pair Tom Gilmore and Oliver Ashall-Bott are training with the club.
Ottawa sign former England rugby union under-20 international Guy Armitage
Ottawa Aces have signed former England rugby union under-20 international Guy Armitage, arguably their most high-profile recruit ahead of their first season in English League 1.
Mailbox: Co-ordinating fixtures to grow the game
In the latest mailbox, one ardent rugby league fan calls on the game to co-ordinate overseas fixtures better so multiple games can be attended.
Ottawa Aces will go far, says new signing Clément Boyer
Ottawa’s new recruit Clément Boyer believes the Aces will be successful in the future.