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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...
Further rugby league expansion in Africa, and Montenegro granted Observer status
In encouraging news, the Middle East Africa region has put forward a new representative format that features a proposed four-tier competition with promotion and relegation. It will cater for the growing number of nations playing the sport...
Middle East Africa Rugby League Federation steering group established
With significant increased rugby league activity - and more nations than ever before established and playing - the first steps have been taken to set up a federation for the sport in the Middle East and Africa...
Palestine Rugby League recognised by country’s Olympic Committee
Palestine RL, based in Bethlem and formed in 2014, has been formally recognised by the country’s Olympic Committee.
Palestine Rugby League gain Rugby League European Federation Observer Status
Date: 30/10/14
Palestine Rugby League has gained official accreditation from the Rugby League European Federation (RLEF) – the governing body for the sport throughout the Northern Hemisphere.
The according of Observer status is seen as an important step in implementing the structures needed to create a consistent and well organised domestic competition alongside a credible international side.
Palestinian youngster adds to rugby league education in Salford
Date: 17/9/1
Palestine Rugby League has taken a further step forward with one of its many talented youngsters, Khaled Issa, having trained with Super League club Salford Red Devils.
Georgia and Palestine attend Rugby League European Federation Annual Conference
Date: 21/8/14
Twenty-four countries - 21 Members and Observers and three unranked nations – will attend Friday’s twelfth RLEF Annual Council Meeting and Conference at Brunel University, West London, ahead of this weekend’s Tetley’s Challenge Cup final at Wembley, where they will be guests.
Rugby League Planet – Palestine snapshot and rugby league results
PALESTINE RUGBY LEAGUE NATION OVERVIEW
Information on this page was updated - 11/2/2012
Foundation Year - No official body
International Team - Palestine Rugby League
Top level domestic competition - N/A