Samoa and England talks re-open over proposed 2024 tour following IRL board meeting
Talks have re-opened in regards to Samoa touring England in the autumn of 2024, the International Rugby League has confirmed.
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Exclusive: IRL pleased with Pacific Championships programme – but deliver northern hemisphere warning
An exclusive interview with International Rugby League chairman Troy Grant.
Exclusive: RFL prepare for crisis talks with international board to map out England plans for 2024
Senior officials will address an international board meeting this week to try and determine how England fit into the world game’s plans for 2024.
2023 international rugby league calendar, including every confirmed fixture and key dates
Every confirmed international fixture for 2023.
Six Super League stars, England quartet nominated for men’s 2023 IRL Golden Boot award
Six Super League players and four England internationals are among the nominees for the men’s 2023 IRL Golden Boot award.
Samoa reject England invitation for 2024 test series; Shaun Wane’s side ‘exploring all options’ ahead of Australia tour in 2025
A damning blow to England’s World Cup preparations and the international calendar…
Harrison Hansen to hit major milestone in 2024 as veteran forward commits to another season
The former New Zealand and Samoa international is set to join the 500 club.
Former Castleford Tigers, Featherstone Rovers powerhouse retires after 17-year professional career: ‘The time has come’
The former Samoa international has hung up his boots after making 250 career appearances.
England’s proposed test series against Samoa up in the air with Tonga also in talks to face Pacific neighbours in 2024
England’s opponents this time next year may not be cemented just yet…
Papua New Guinea, Fiji, Australia & New Zealand into inaugural Pacific Championships finals: Week two round-up
The same two pairs of nations will face off this weekend and in the inaugural Pacific Championships finals in two weeks’ time…
New Hull FC signing to make New Zealand debut this weekend as Kiwis take on Samoa
The new Hull FC recruit will pull on the Kiwis jersey for the first time this weekend.
Lachlan Lam masterclass, Nene Macdonald grabs four tries, Zane Tetevano makes return – Pacific Championships round-up
A round-up of the first week of the Pacific Championships as Leigh’s star man shines bright for PNG…
Peter Mata’utia announces retirement: ‘I look back with gratitude and appreciation for the 16 years I was blessed with’
The former Samoa international has called time on his career.
Penrith Panthers quartet named in Samoa squad for Pacific Championships
Samoa head into the Pacific Championships under new head coach Ben Gardiner.
Exclusive: Super League clubs on red alert as Samoa, NRL talent offered to top-flight sides
The 28-year-old has represented Samoa in the last two World Cups.
Big NRL inclusions, hooking dilemma, Samoa in 2024 – Five takeaways from Shaun Wane’s England press conference
England coach Shaun Wane met with the media on Tuesday morning to formally launch this autumn’s three-Test series against Tonga, with plenty of topics to discuss.
International rugby league returns in southern hemisphere this autumn with full schedule locked in
More dates have been added to the international calendar…
Tim Lafai on how Salford reignited rugby league ‘love’ with Samoa recall deemed ‘icing on the cake’
Samoa star Tim Lafai has revealed that Salford and their head coach Paul Rowley helped him find his love for rugby league again after joining the Red Devils.
Samoa star Chanel Harris-Tavita rugby league return confirmed
Samoa international Chanel Harris-Tavita will return to rugby league next season after signing a two-year deal with New Zealand Warriors.
Samoa World Cup finalist Ligi Sao extends his stay in Super League
Samoa powerhouse Ligi Sao has signed a new two-year contract with Hull FC, keeping him at the Black and Whites until at least the end of 2025.
RL Today: Wane to remain, Burgess future & Samoa star to Roosters?
Shaun Wane will reportedly remain as England head coach until the 2025 World Cup, whilst a Samoa international has been linked with Sydney Rooters.
Pacific of Origin: Calls for Tonga v Samoa test series
Ken Sio says he would love to see a Pacific of Origin series introduced, which would see Samoa take on their Pacific neighbours Tonga every year. Alongside his Salford team-mate...
Samoa star Martin Taupau finds new club in the NRL for 2023
Samoa powerhouse Martin Taupau has signed a one-year deal with Brisbane Broncos for the 2023 NRL season following his exit from Manly Sea Eagles.
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.
A player from each of the 51 rugby league playing nations
There are 51 teams in the men’s international rugby league world rankings, and we’ve picked out a player who is eligible to play for each one.
Samoa World Cup squad welcomed to Pacific Island in parade
The Samoa World Cup squad were welcomed as heroes during a parade in the country on Thursday morning.
RL Today: To’o new deal, Roosters make signing & Roby on WCC
Samoa star Brian To’o has committed his long-term future to Penrith, whilst St Helens captain James Roby has spoken of his excitement to face the Panthers.
RL Today: Tonga star signs new NRL deal & Lam on Ferguson release
Tonga star Siosifa Talakai has signed a new deal in the NRL, whilst Leigh coach Adrian Lam has revealed why the club released star winger Blake Ferguson.
Samoa star Tim Lafai commits long-term future to Salford
Samoa international centre Tim Lafai has signed a new three-year deal with Salford that will see him stay with the Red Devils until 2025.