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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England & Tonga coaches insist international rugby league is on the up: ‘It’s so impressive that we have put these games on’
Shaun Wane & Kristian Woolf are of the same opinion when it comes to the state of affairs international rugby league currently finds itself in…
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…
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.
Confirmed: France will not host 2025 Rugby League World Cup
The 2025 Rugby League World Cup will not be held in France, it has been confirmed.
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.
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.
World Cup representative departs Championship club for Australia return
Wales international Will Evans has been granted a release from his contract with Championship Widnes on compassionate grounds.
Full list of International Rugby League world rankings for men, women & wheelchair
The International Rugby League (IRL) has revealed the latest world rankings for men, women and wheelchair nations.
Australia men and women top of world rankings following World Cup success
Australia are the number one ranked nation in the world in the men’s and women’s game after they won their respective World Cups.
Which countries can still qualify for the 2025 World Cup?
It’s less than a month since the 2021 World Cup finished, but qualifying for the next tournament in 2025 is well underway.
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.
Incredible wheelchair & women’s games highlight challenge facing the men
World Cup organisers have endured criticism during the tournament, but they made one bold move that will leave a legacy.
Rugby League World Cup: Top try, goal & points scorers in men’s, women’s & wheelchair tournaments
Australia winger Josh Addo-Carr is leading the way for tries in the Rugby League World Cup so far, and could make history this weekend.
New Zealand knock England out to set up World Cup final against Australia
England’s hopes of booking their spot in a home World Cup final were dashed following a 20-6 defeat to New Zealand in front of a 7,000-strong crowd at York.
The biggest problem for England is out of their control
It was another case of “what if” for England at the Rugby League World Cup, as they bowed out in the semi-finals at the Emirates Stadium.
RLWC2021 becomes most watched Rugby League World Cup in history
The RLWC2021 has broken more records, becoming the most watched Rugby League World Cup in the game’s history.
Australia 92-0 France: Jillaroos break all-time winning record at World Cup
Australia not only sealed their place in the women’s World Cup semi-finals, but also broke the all-time winning record in the competition following their 92-0 demolition of France.
2021 Rugby League World Cup semi-finals line-up confirmed
The 2021 Rugby League World Cup semi-finals are now locked in.
More to come from Tonga, says Kristian Woolf
Tonga coach Kristian Woolf says they’re just getting started as the World Cup heads in to the knockout stages.
RL Today: Men’s quarter-finals confirmed as Women’s World Cup begins
The quarter-finals of the Men’s World Cup have been confirmed, whilst the Women’s tournament gets underway in Leeds today.
2021 Rugby League World Cup quarter-finals line-up confirmed
England will face Papua New Guinea in the quarter-finals of the 2021 Rugby League World Cup.
Papua New Guinea 36-0 Wales: Kumuls set up quarter-final date with England
Wales’ 22-year wait for a World Cup victory goes on after Papua New Guinea booked a quarter-final date with England.
Editor’s column: World Cup ticket prices and the bigger picture
It’s often said that the international game is the key to unlocking the door to a prosperous future for rugby league.
Tonga 92-10 Cook Islands: Tonga seal top spot with 16-try thrashing
Tonga put the World Cup’s big three on red alert with a 92-10 thumping of Cook Islands to round off the group stages.
George Williams says “sky is the limit” for in-form England duo
George Williams says the sky is the limit for the two youngest players in England’s World Cup squad – Dom Young and Jack Welsby.
RL Today: Maher attracts interest, Agar on Warriors & Italy’s care workers
Former Hull KR prop Will Maher is reportedly attracting interest from a Championship club for 2023, whilst Richard Agar is excited to start his new job.
Rugby league “needs” more international fixtures to grow
Rugby league needs to follow union’s example and build an international calendar in order to expand, according to Jason Robinson.
RLWC2021 – Fiji v Italy: Team news, how to watch on TV & predictions
Italy return to Kingston Park a week on from their win over Scotland knowing a repeat will see them through to the quarter-finals.