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Europe’s most northly course held in Norway
The most northerly match official course held in Europe has taken place in Sogndal, an almost six hour drive north from the capital Oslo.
Seven candidates braved below zero temperatures to take the level...
Poland face Norway in rugby league international in London this Saturday
Prior to the 2021 Rugby League World Cup semi-final in the capital on Saturday, 12 November, when England faces Samoa, Poland will take on Norway at Wanderers Sports Ground, Ilford (kick off 10.30am). Both nations will then...
Rugby League World Cup 2025 qualifying announced with Euro B draw
The draw has been made and fixtures announced for the 2023 men’s Euro B championship, which will also feature as the next phase of qualifying for the 2025 Rugby League World Cup in France.
Norway Rugby League announce new head coach
Rugby League Norge has announced that Liam Stead will be the new head coach for the Norwegian 13`s and 9`s men`s teams, taking over from David Hunter who has taken on a similar role with the Netherlands.
Rugby League coaching course completed in Norway
In temperatures of minus four degrees, a level 1 coaching course has been successfully completed at the Olavs Gaard Hotel in Skjetten, just outside of Oslo.
Eight participants took part from five clubs -...
Rugby League Norway announce 2022 season schedule
Rugby League Norge has announced their domestic schedule for the men’s running game. The season is due to kick off on April 30, culminating with a Grand Final scheduled for Saturday 17 September.
Five...
IRL World Rankings: How realistic are they?
The latest IRB world rankings came out on December 10th and show the top four countries, in order, New Zealand, England, Tonga and Australia.
The IRL states on its website that world rankings are...
Reaction from Euro nations to new Rugby League world rankings
Following the release of the new men’s, women’s and wheelchair world rankings by the IRL, there has been some significant movement for some European nations. In the men’s, Serbia – who played the most Test fixtures in...
Rugby League recommences in Norway
The first game of rugby post Covid-19 restrictions was played in Norway this weekend as Oslo Capitals travelled to Vigernesjordet to face Lillestrøm Lions.
In a pre-season friendly played in 31 degree heat, both...
European Rugby League board confirm revised international schedule
Following consultation with member federations, European Rugby League (ERL) has reviewed the European international competitions scheduled for 2021.
Taking into account the effects of the global pandemic on nation’s abilities to host and travel under...