Burgess named as England captain
Sam Burgess has been named captain of the England Rugby League team by the new head coach Wayne Bennett.
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Cook Islands book spot for Women’s World Cup
The Cook Islands have secured their place in the Women’s Rugby League World Cup next year without playing a qualifier.
Widdop: Having Burgess back is massive
England half Gareth Widdop believes his national teammates will feel more confident with having Sam Burgess back in the team.
Ferres ruled out of Four Nations
Brett Ferres has been ruled out of the Four Nations after picking up a calf injury in training.
Gale, Lomax to make England debuts
Four players are set to make their debuts for England on Saturday in Avignon in the match against France.
Burgess: Rugby League is where I belong
New England captain Sam Burgess says he has no regrets about his time in rugby union but rugby league is where he belongs.
Jamaica flog Ireland
Jamaica has smashed Ireland 68-16 in a 12-try rout in their match in Bray.
Turkey make international debut
Turkey have made their international debut facing Greek Titans at the Kallipatira Stadium on the island of Rhodes.
Search is on for Rugby League’s historic lost treasure
Rugby League Cares has launched a search for one of the most historically important documents in British sport, the minute book from the meeting of clubs at the ...
League veterans head to Dubai for cancer challenge
The Bulldogs may play rugby union but they will be representing rugby league with pride when it comes to the Dubai Sevens tournament in early December.
Russia down Spain
Russia has made a strong start to the World Cup qualifiers with a 40-6 victory over Spain in Moscow.
Wales smash Serbia
Wales have thrashed Serbia 50-0 in a nine-try romp in their World Cup qualifier in Llanelli.
Kangaroos see off Kiwis
Australia have defeated New Zealand 26-6 at Perth’s nib Stadium today.
Wigan to rely on returning faces to retain Super League crown
Wigan Warriors overcame the Warrington Wolves in the Super League Grand Final to claim the title for the fourth time in the summer era.
Houghton hurt after England omission
Hull FC hooker Danny Houghton admits he was devastated to miss out on England selection this year.
Jamaica name squad
Jamaica has selected its 22-man squad for the upcoming Tests with Ireland and Wales.
Aitken excited by Scotland selection
St George Illawarra centre Euan Aitken is hoping that playing for Scotland in the Four Nations will help him grow as a player.
Philippines launches inaugural RL tournament
The Philippine Tamaraw Rugby League (PTRL) is set to launch its first official competition in Manila, the capital of the Philippines, this weekend.
Wales & Germany name squads
Germany and their ‘mentor country’ Wales have named squads for the countries’ forthcoming clash in Osnabruck on October 22.
Trbojevic joins Australian squad
Manly prop Jake Trbojevic has been added to the Australian squad for the Four Nations following the withdrawal of Canberra forward Josh Papalii.
Bennett stands firm on Houghton call
England coach Wayne Bennett says he has picked what he thinks are the best players for the national team, regardless of awards.
Burgess and Graham considered for England captain
The England captain for the Four Nations will either be Sam Burgess or James Graham, with Sean O’Loughlin unavailable through injury.
Casty named captain of France squad
France coach Aurelien Cologni has named a strong squad for his team’s clash with England in Avignon on October 22.
Kiwis name two debutants for Australia clash
New Zealand coach has included two Kiwi debutants in his 19-man squad for the Test Match with Australia in Perth on Saturday October 15.
Brierley & Tierney join Russell in Scotland squad
Scotland coach Steve McCormack has named his squad for the forthcoming Four Nations tournament, and Wigan’s Lewis Tierney and Huddersfield’s Ryan Brierley are among the players included.