International RL
Rugby League Weekender: Record crowds, registration plates, Denver Test
We look at all the best bits from the weekend’s action.
My World Cup Memories 2008
After losing money on the 2000 World Cup it was almost like the competition was parked. We saw numerous mini tours, Tri Nations and then Four Nations. The World Cup...
Dudson talks club and country
Widnes prop Gil Dudson faces stiff competition to claim a World Cup place for Wales.
International Audio: Kear enthused for World Cup
It was the launch of the new Wales RL international kit today at St David’s Park in Ewloe.
Wales Wheelchair name World Cup squad
Wales Wheelchair Rugby League have named their squad who will travel to the World Cup in France which starts this Thursday when they face Australia in Carcassonne.
Norway triumph in Scandinavian test
Current Nordic Cup holders Norway ran in eight tries – including a brace each to Stephen Mwikaria and Ole Magnus Brekk, who also kicked three goals – as they defeated ...
Partizan win their first Serbian Cup
Partizan have picked up the first silverware in the club’s history, defeating holders Dorćol 42-22 in the final at the Makiš stadium, Belgrade.
Italy and Spain set for triple header
An international festival of rugby league will take place in Saluzzo on Saturday as Italy meet Spain.
Lebanon retain Mediterranean Cup
A late penalty goal ensured Lebanon lifted the Mediterranean Cup for the fifth time in a tough encounter with Italy in Beirut – but not without last play drama.
New names selected in England Elite Performance Squad
Following a review of both the Samoa Test and the first phase of Elite Performance Squad (EPS) sessions held between February and May, England Head Coach Wayne Bennett and his ...
Bennett looks set to stay in charge
Wayne Bennett looks set to continue as England’s head coach beyond the 2017 Rugby League World Cup after outlining future plans for the national team.
Hungary making significant strides
Following two wins at the start of 2017 Hungary secured the highest rise in the recently published Rugby League International Federation World Rankings, moving up five places to 33rd.
Lebanon to host 2017 Mediterranean Cup
Lebanon are aiming to retain the Mediterranean Cup when they face Italy in Beirut on 3rd June.
RLIF World Rankings update – May 2017
Australia will go into the 2017 Rugby League World Cup in November, which they will co-host with New Zealand, further strengthened in number one position in the World Rankings after ...
Stats Column: Much for Bennett to ponder
Last week I said I’d take a look at the England international selection this week and whether Wayne Bennett got it right for the mid-season Test.
Wales Rugby League sign new kit deal
Wales Rugby League have entered into a two-year partnership with buysportskitPRO in association with errea ahead of the 2017 Rugby League World Cup. All Wales' international sides will wear the...
Norway enjoys memorable landmark weekend
A significant weekend of rugby league in Norway has illustrated the surge the game is making in the country. In the south west, Porsgunn Pirates met Sandnes Raiders in the...
Lions, Kangaroo and Kiwi tours to return
The next four-year International Rugby League calendar has been confirmed today at a meeting of the Board of the Rugby League International Federation in Sydney. Headlining the calendar is...
O’Loughlin happy with World Cup warm-up
Captain Sean O'Loughlin said the long trip to Australia had been a worthwhile exercise to prepare England for the 2017 World Cup. England produced an impressive performance to defeat Samoa...
Bennett defends Australia trip after victory
England boss Wayne Bennett defended the decision to play in Australia in the middle of the Super League season after his team defeated Samoa 30-10 in their World Cup...
Bennett selects 17-man England squad
England head coach Wayne Bennett has selected his 17-man squad to take on Samoa and included debutants Mike McMeeken and Chris McQueen for the Pacific Test on Saturday, 6th...
Norwegian championship set for kick-off
The Rugby League Norge 13s Championship kicks off on Saturday 6th May, with seven clubs competing to win the Grand Final on 28th October. The four-team Southern Conference includes...
Williams ruled out of England Test
George Williams has been ruled out of England's Test match against Samoa with a knee injury sustained in Wigan's 54-4 Super League defeat at Castleford. Williams was due to travel...
France announce historic Jamaica Test
The French Rugby League Federation has announced an historic Test with Jamaica, to be played at the Stade Gilbert Brutus, Perpignan, on 13th October. The game will form part of...
Samoa confirm squad for England Test
Samoa have announced their squad for the upcoming Pacific Test match against England. Head coach Matt Parish has included the likes of Brisbane Broncos pair Anthony Milford and Josh McGuire...
Kear eyes World Cup trip with Wales
Elliot Kear is eager to cap the 2017 campaign by representing Wales at the Rugby League World Cup in Australia later this year. The London Broncos player has 21 caps...
Ratchford gets England call-up
England boss Wayne Bennett has added Warrington's Stefan Ratchford to his squad for the upcoming Test against Samoa. Ratchford replaces St George Illawarra Dragons' Gareth Widdop, who has been ruled...
Widdop ruled out of Samoa test
England need a replacement for stand-off Gareth Widdop for the mid-season Test against Samoa after he was ruled out for around six weeks. Widdop damaged knee ligaments in St George...
Cleary stands down as Lebanon boss
The Lebanese Rugby League Federation has confirmed the release of Ivan Cleary from his position of national team coach, following his appointment as head coach of Wests Tigers earlier...