Swedish, French, English and Czech match officials have met in Chrudim for a newly instituted, four-day RLEF Level 2 Match Official course, as part of the EU-funded Training and Education Portal project. The course was overseen by RLEF MO tutor Phil Smith, who said: “From the intensity and detail of the debate it’s clear this new Level 2 course delivers…
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The brand new September 2017 issue of Rugby League World magazine (number 437) is out today. Editor John Drake explains what’s inside and why it’s an unmissable read for all Rugby League fans, no matter which club they support or what level of the sport they are interested in. “We’re reaching the business end of the season when the big…
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Jamaica and Canada have named their squads for the second match in the 2017 Americas Championships, as they prepare to face each other in what will be the Reggae Warriors’ historic first home Test, at the Mona Bowl, University of West Indies, Kingston on Saturday (kick off 4pm). Jamaica assistant coach Roy Calvert is hoping that the hosts, who are…
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Jon Dutton, the RFL’s director of projects & people, has been appointed as the chief executive of the 2021 Rugby League World Cup. Dutton was at the heart of the successful bid for the event and has previously worked in golf for the PGA European Tour and football’s European administrative body, UEFA. He was heavily involved in the last World Cup to…
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Svenska Rugby League Förening has named their 21-man squad under new coach Sam Cammell for their international on 9 September, when they face the Netherlands for the first time, in Amsterdam. “I’m very excited for my first game,” said Cammell. “It’s going to be a big change from playing on the field with the guys to now helping from the…
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Germany host Holland in Osnabrück on Saturday in the fifth, annual Griffin Cup series between the nations. The Dutch have yet to register a victory but last year were defeated only 8-6 and have benefitted from their burgeoning domestic programme in the interim. The Nationaler Rugby League Deutschland has named a 24-man squad following the conclusion of their inaugural Steeden…
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Norway visit Kalundborg, 100km west of Copenhagen on Saturday, seeking a first away victory against Denmark which would also clinch them the Nordic Cup. The Vikingene registered an impressive 38-18 victory against Sweden in June but they have traditionally struggled against their southern neighbour. The nations have met on four previous occasions with the Danes winning three times. Norway coach…
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With the World Cup on the horizon later this year, we thought we’d give you, our readers, the chance to pick your starting XIII for the opening game against Australia in the autumn. Each week, we’ll be putting forward several contenders for each position in Wayne Bennett’s starting line-up, and asking you to vote for who you think should get…
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Toronto Wolfpack half-back Ryan Brierley thinks Scotland can make a major impact on the Rugby League World Cup this autumn, and hopes playing in the third-tier of British rugby league will not stop him making the Bravehearts squad. Brierley made the surprise move from Super League side Huddersfield, where he partnered his Scotland team-mate Danny Brough in the halves, to…
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The NRLB has announced an expanded back room staff for their forthcoming internationals away in Germany (26 August) and at home to Sweden, in Amsterdam (9 Sept). Former president Timo Meinders returns in the position of national team manager, his remit being to plan the logistics of the national team and improve communications. “I am excited to re-join the NRLB,”…
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