International Rugby League News

2021 Rugby League World Cup debutants Jamaica and Greece will face each other for the first time in a warm up game ahead of the tournament. The nations will meet on Friday 15 October...

The national governing body that oversees rugby league’s domestic clubs competition in the United States has cited the need to open a dialogue with the new kids on the block as a way of trying to reach...

Two of the world’s most populous nations – representing almost 320 million people – will return to international rugby league with the staging of the Magellan Trophy. Brasil (population 211 million) and the Philippines...

2021 seems to be the year for unsanctioned breakaway competitions in the world of sport. Indeed, the hole left in the finances of many sporting institutions around the world has led to opportunism like never seen before...

Seven European officials from four countries have been selected in the International Rugby League (IRL) international match officials squad (IMOS), which will operate under the elite panel and officiate international matches outside the top tier.

England Knights Head Coach Paul Anderson today (27 April) names a squad of 27 players to prepare for international competition in 2021 and beyond. Discussions around Knights fixtures for 2021 are underway and Anderson’s...

With plans in hand for the revival of the domestic rugby league season, Scotland Rugby League operations director Ollie Cruikshank is looking forward to a rebirth of the sport in the country. “We were...

Montenegro Rugby League has become the latest governing body to submit an application for Observer status with the European Rugby League. Club side South Region is currently competing in the Serbian domestic championship based out of the...

The Southern Conference of the Nigerian Rugby League Championship kicks off again this weekend, with Lagos Haven facing Lagos Rhinos and The Kings hosting Lagos Broncos, while Eko Trinity have the bye. “Nigeria Rugby...

The further development of rugby league in Ghana has been boosted courtesy of sponsorship of the Ghana Rugby League Federation by a UK-based businesswoman. Sara Gawa-McNiel, resident in London, is of Ghanaian heritage and a keen supporter of...