Exclusive: IRL pleased with Pacific Championships programme – but deliver northern hemisphere warning
An exclusive interview with International Rugby League chairman Troy Grant.
Troy Grant
Warning over apparent Qatar bid for 2025 World Cup
The 2025 Rugby League World Cup could be facing a hat-trick of disasters, if the apparent interest from Qatar comes to fruition and the tournament is moved there.
The four countries to have shown interest in hosting the 2025 World Cup
Four countries have expressed interest in hosting the 2025 World Cup following France’s withdrawal according to International Rugby League chairman Troy Grant.
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.
Why the wait goes on for international calendar & England plans for 2023
The international rugby league calendar remains unconfirmed as the governing body awaits the outcome of talks Down Under.
France 2025: World Cup qualifying places confirmed
The eight quarter-finalists from this year’s Men’s World Cup will gain automatic entry to the next World Cup in France 2025, after the qualification places were confirmed by the IRL.
Another review for rugby league in the USA
A review will be undertaken on how rugby league is run in the USA.
Australia and New Zealand players could represent nations of heritage at World Cup
Wales and Italy could be among the beneficiaries of the decision of Australia and New Zealand to pull out of the World Cup.
Players’ personal choice ‘taken away’ with World Cup decision
International Rugby League chief Troy Grant says a number of players and coaches have expressed their disappointment that a decision to play in the World Cup has been taken away ...
France wants to host 2025 World Cup
New International Rugby League chairman Troy Grant is pressing for France to host the next Rugby League World Cup in 2025.
International Rugby League appoint independant chairman
International Rugby League has appointed Greg Barclay to be the organisation’s first independent chairman.