Rugby League World

ISSUE 522 (JULY 2026) PICTURED - AVAILABLE FROM 26TH JUNE 2026 Not available in shops. Click here to order Get the Digital Edition - anywhere in the world! The Challenge Cup takes centre stage in the latest issue of Rugby League World as we look back on another unforgettable Wembley weekend. Relive Wigan Warriors’ historic double success in the men’s and women’s finals, hear the reaction from both camps and enjoy some of the best images from rugby league’s biggest day in the capital. We also catch up with St Helens legends Jodie Cunningham and Emily Rudge after the pair announced that 2026 will be the final season of their glittering careers. The best friends and team-mates reflect on their remarkable journey together and their hopes of ending it with more silverware. Elsewhere, Kevin Sinfield officially becomes Sir Kevin as we celebrate a richly deserved honour for one of rugby league’s greatest ambassadors. We also pay tribute to the late John Kear, whose passing shocked the sport and prompted an outpouring of affection and respect from across the game. International rugby league is also firmly in focus. We assess the Women's World Cup prospects of New Zealand’s Kiwi Ferns and meet Greek rugby league pioneer Johny Nake as he helps nurture the next generation. There are fascinating features on the rebirth of Newcastle Thunder through the eyes of Brenden Santi, a nostalgic look back at Bordeaux’s rugby league heritage and the remarkable story of former Huddersfield and Oldham favourite Wally Gibson. Packed with exclusive interviews, compelling features and stunning photography, this is another issue no rugby league fan will want to miss. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ NB: Rugby League World is NOT available in shops, it is only available direct from us by post (print edition) or digital online edition. Click here to order Get the Digital Edition online - anywhere in the world and save £££s on a subscription! Click here to order a Gift Voucher Click here to order a Rugby League World Binder to store your issues (holds up to 12 copies) You can also order a subscription to Rugby League World by calling 01484 401895 (Mon-Fri 9.30am-5.30pm) or - if you are in the UK - by sending a cheque or postal order payable to 'LPL' for the correct amount (see below) with your name and full delivery address to: Rugby League World Subscriptions, League Publications Ltd, Wellington House, Briggate, Brighouse, West Yorkshire, HD6 1DN. 3 Issue UK Subscription £15.00 6 Issue UK Subscription £30.00 12 Issue UK Subscription £55.00

RUGBY LEAGUE WORLD - ISSUE 521 (JUNE 2026) PICTURED - AVAILABLE FROM 22nd MAY 2026 Not available in shops. Click here to order the print edition Get the Digital Edition - anywhere in the world! The countdown to the Rugby League World Cup is well and truly on — and in our latest issue Brian McDermott explains why he believes the trophy is there to be won by England if they dare to take a different approach to their game into the tournament. Kai Pearce-Paul also talks to us about his hopes for a new-look England side. Still on the international scene, New Zealand's Wheel Kiwis captain Jayson Hooker explains how a favour for his wife ultimately resulted in him leading his country, and in our Treiziste Diary, we take a look at the future of the revamped and rebranded French domestic league, Super XIII. Can it revolutionise the game across the Channel? On the domestic front, we hear from Kallum Watkins on Leeds Rhinos’ continuing progress under Brad Arthur and why a return to Old Trafford could complete a perfect full-circle moment in his career, while Hull FC's Tom Briscoe reflects on the possibility of extending his own stellar career even further. In the women’s game, we speak to Featherstone Rovers captain Charley Blackburn about their return to Super League, and find out about the growing ambitions of South Wales Jets following their merger with Cardiff Demons. Elsewhere, there are stories from every corner of the rugby league world — from Batley’s Australian cult hero Michael Booth, the survival fight facing country clubs in Australia, a look at the New Zealand Warriors’ impressive start to the NRL season, and Anthony Murray’s latest coaching challenge at Swinton Lions. NB: Rugby League World is NOT available in shops, it is only available direct from us by post (print edition) or digital online edition. Click here to order Get the Digital Edition online - anywhere in the world and save £££s on a subscription! Click here to order a Gift Voucher Click here to order a Rugby League World Binder to store your issues (holds up to 12 copies) You can also order a subscription to Rugby League World by calling 01484 401895 (Mon-Fri 9.30am-5.30pm) or - if you are in the UK - by sending a cheque or postal order payable to 'LPL' for the correct amount (see below) with your name and full delivery address to: Rugby League World Subscriptions, League Publications Ltd, Wellington House, Briggate, Brighouse, West Yorkshire, HD6 1DN. 3 Issue UK Subscription £15.00 6 Issue UK Subscription £30.00 12 Issue UK Subscription £55.00

ISSUE 520 (MAY 2026) AVAILABLE FROM 24th APRIL 2026 Not available in shops. Click here to order Get the Digital Edition - anywhere in the world! The new Women’s Super League season is finally here! Anticipation has been building over the longest of pre-seasons and the 2026 campaign promises to reward that patience in style. With a fresh competition structure designed to increase intensity and the added incentive of a World Cup on the horizon, this year’s Super League feels like a genuine step forward. Our comprehensive club-by-club preview breaks down what to expect from every side, as reigning champions Wigan Warriors look to defend their crown, while the chasing pack — led by the likes of St Helens, York Valkyrie and Leeds Rhinos — aim to take it from them. Also inside this issue, we hear from players chasing their own dreams, from France international Justine Roses adapting to life in Australia, to Sarah Devlin’s inspiring rise in wheelchair rugby league and we have a fascinating insight into elite sport away from the rugby league field following Emily Bell’s triumph in the BBC's Gladiators show. Danny Walker talks to us about overcoming setbacks and self-doubt to become a key figure at Warrington, Brett Ferres reflects on a career that saw him written off as a youngster but which shows no sign of slowing down at Goole Vikings as he hits 40, and Jamie Doran tells us about having a foot in both camps with Whitehaven and Workington. Elsewhere, we revisit the Clash of the Codes to argue 'it was never a draw' as many have always claimed, and we look back on Tony Currie’s remarkable rugby league journey. All this plus our regular international coverage, I hope you enjoy what we've put together for you and we'll be back next month with more. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ NB: Rugby League World is NOT available in shops, it is only available direct from us by post (print edition) or digital online edition. Click here to order Get the Digital Edition online - anywhere in the world and save £££s on a subscription! Click here to order a Gift Voucher Click here to order a Rugby League World Binder to store your issues (holds up to 12 copies) You can also order a subscription to Rugby League World by calling 01484 401895 (Mon-Fri 9.30am-5.30pm) or - if you are in the UK - by sending a cheque or postal order payable to 'LPL' for the correct amount (see below) with your name and full delivery address to: Rugby League World Subscriptions, League Publications Ltd, Wellington House, Briggate, Brighouse, West Yorkshire, HD6 1DN. 3 Issue UK Subscription £15.00 6 Issue UK Subscription £30.00 12 Issue UK Subscription £55.00 Rugby League World Magazine is your 'access all areas' pass behind the scenes of the world of Rugby League. Every month, packed with the colour and detail behind the news with views and analysis from the sport's leading writers and personalities. Rugby League World is essential reading for anyone who cares about Rugby League, wherever and by whoever the greatest game is played. Established in 1976 as 'Open Rugby', the magazine adopted the title Rugby League World in 1999.

RUGBY LEAGUE WORLD - ISSUE 519 (APR 2026) - AVAILABLE FROM 27th MARCH Not available in shops. Order here. Get the Digital Edition – anywhere in the world! Super League at 30 — and the story is far from finished. In this latest issue of Rugby League World, we celebrate three decades of drama, controversy and unforgettable moments that have shaped the modern game. From Paris in 1996 to record-breaking milestones, iconic tries and headline-making incidents, our special anniversary feature is a must-read for every fan. The action doesn’t stop there. We take you to Las Vegas, where rugby league’s global ambitions were on full display as Leeds Rhinos lit up Sin City, while in Australia, Alex Johnston’s historic 213th try sparked unprecedented scenes. We talk to St Helens star Tristan Sailor as he targets Challenge Cup glory and a trip to Wembley, and York Valkyrie’s Petra Woods, who has made the unusual journey from dance studios in Canada to the Women’s Super League. We also look ahead to the new Wheelchair Super League season and the return of the Women’s Challenge Cup, plus much more. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ NB: Rugby League World is NOT available in shops, it is only available direct from us by post (print edition) or digital online edition. Click here to order Get the Digital Edition online - anywhere in the world and save £££s on a subscription! Click here to order a Gift Voucher You can also order a subscription to Rugby League World by calling 01484 401895 (Mon-Fri 9.30am-5.30pm) or - if you are in the UK - by sending a cheque or postal order payable to 'LPL' for the correct amount (see below) with your name and full delivery address to: Rugby League World Subscriptions, League Publications Ltd, Wellington House, Briggate, Brighouse, West Yorkshire, HD6 1DN. 3 Issue UK Subscription £15.00 6 Issue UK Subscription £30.00 12 Issue UK Subscription £55.00

RUGBY LEAGUE WORLD - ISSUE 518 (MAR 2026) Not available in shops. Order here. Get the Digital Edition – anywhere in the world! Inside this issue, we talk to cover star Junior Nsemba about his ambition to help Wigan Warriors wrestle some silverware away from Hull KR, and Leigh’s Lachlan Lam climbs into the hotseat for our quickfire round of 20 questions. Jack Sinfield tells us about his move to Wakefield Trinity and we catch up with Dewsbury veteran Paul Sykes to find out if he is really calling time on his playing career as he approaches the age of 45. All this, plus your favourite regular features and more inside. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ NB: Rugby League World is NOT available in shops, it is only available direct from us by post (print edition) or digital online edition. Click here to order Get the Digital Edition online - anywhere in the world and save £££s on a subscription! Click here to order a Gift Voucher Click here to order a Rugby League World Binder to store your issues (holds up to 12 copies) You can also order a subscription to Rugby League World by calling 01484 401895 (Mon-Fri 9.30am-5.30pm) or - if you are in the UK - by sending a cheque or postal order payable to 'LPL' for the correct amount (see below) with your name and full delivery address to: Rugby League World Subscriptions, League Publications Ltd, Wellington House, Briggate, Brighouse, West Yorkshire, HD6 1DN. 3 Issue UK Subscription £15.00 6 Issue UK Subscription £30.00 12 Issue UK Subscription £55.00

ISSUE 517 (FEB 2026) PICTURED - AVAILABLE FROM 30th JAN 2026 Not available in shops. Order here. Get the Digital Edition - anywhere in the world! Super League launch issue, including 14 club-by-club previews of the season ahead and much more. You can also order a subscription to Rugby League World by calling 01484 401895 (Mon-Fri 9.30am-5.30pm) or - if you are in the UK - by sending a cheque or postal order payable to 'LPL' for the correct amount (see below) with your name and full delivery address to: Rugby League World Subscriptions, League Publications Ltd, Wellington House, Briggate, Brighouse, West Yorkshire, HD6 1DN. 3 Issue UK Subscription £15.00 6 Issue UK Subscription £30.00 12 Issue UK Subscription £55.00

RUGBY LEAGUE WORLD - ISSUE 516 (JAN 2026) - AVAILABLE FROM 19th DEC 2025 Not available in shops. Order here. Get the Digital Edition - anywhere in the world! It just wouldn’t be rugby league now would it, if we weren’t on the verge of kicking off a new season without some kind of off-field drama threatening to derail it. Here we are with the new-look Betfred Championship ready to get underway in January, but with two of its member clubs, Salford Red Devils and Featherstone Rovers, included in the fixtures but not certain to exist in order to fulfil them. If they do make the starting line, through some miraculous last-minute escape from financial oblivion, they will do so with makeshift squads and zero preparation. We have tried to make sense of what impact this will have on the competition in our club-by-club previews which you can find inside this issue. On a brighter note, and perhaps something to encourage fans of clubs who are currently experiencing hard times, we talk to Australian rugby league legend Darren Lockyer about his takeover of London Broncos, and their almost overnight transformation into Championship title favourites. It just goes to show that anything can happen in this sport. Away from the professional ranks, there is also a significant upheaval, and the inevitable disagreements that go with it, in the grassroots game as the National Conference League faces reorganisation. We have further details inside. Elsewhere this issue, you can find the draw for the 2026 Rugby League World Cup, the winners of this year’s Golden Boot awards, details of an interesting rebrand taking place in the women’s game and all your favourite regular features. NB: Rugby League World is NOT available in shops, it is only available direct from us by post (print edition) or digital online edition. Click here to order Get the Digital Edition online - anywhere in the world and save £££s on a subscription! Click here to order a Gift Voucher Click here to order a Rugby League World Binder to store your issues (holds up to 12 copies) You can also order a single issue or a subscription to Rugby League World by calling 01484 401895 (Mon-Fri 9.30am-5.30pm) or - if you are in the UK - by sending a cheque or postal order payable to 'LPL' for the correct amount (see below) with your name and full delivery address to: Rugby League World Subscriptions, League Publications Ltd, Wellington House, Briggate, Brighouse, West Yorkshire, HD6 1DN. 3 Issue UK Subscription £15.00 6 Issue UK Subscription £30.00 12 Issue UK Subscription £55.00

Rugby League World - Issue 515 (Dec 2025) Digital Edition / Print Edition (not available in shops - order direct only) Why not give a subscription as a Christmas gift that lasts all year long! For a sport that often struggles for recognition beyond its traditional domestic competitions, it is notable that teams from four different continents including Canada and Jamaica from North America, Nigeria from Africa, England, Ireland and France from Europe, plus Australia and the other Pacific nations that make up Oceania all featured in major international rugby league tournaments over the past month. So here at Rugby League World we are celebrating with an international special issue. The headlines and plaudits belong, of course, to Australia who maintained their grip on the Ashes with another 3-0 series victory over England, where the home side were left struggling not only to score points, but to work out where they go from here if they are ever to seriously threaten the green and gold hegemony. The immediate talk may focus on the future of coach Shaun Wane, but any truly honest appraisal must admit that England’s weaknesses are structural and cannot be fixed by a shuffling of playing or coaching personnel. If only it were that simple! Some light in the gloom for England was provided by their wheelchair heroes who travelled down under for their own Ashes series and emerged victorious, though bringing back with them warnings that Australia’s Wheelaroos are an emerging force with eyes firmly fixed on achieving success in next year’s world cup. We hope you enjoy the range of international delights we have packed into this issue! Click here to get the digital edition + subscriptions Click here to get the print edition + subscriptions

ISSUE 514 (NOV 2025) PICTURED - AVAILABLE FROM 24th OCT 2025 Not available in shops. Order here. Get the Digital Edition online - anywhere in the world and save £££s on a subscription! What a month that was! Since our last issue, we have witnessed some sensational on-field action across multiple Grand Finals and we have coverage from them all in our latest edition. Hull KR recovered from an uncertain start at Old Trafford to bounce back and claim their first ever Super League title in style with a 24-6 victory over Wigan Warriors, with ‘Magic’ Mikey Lewis fully deserving his nickname delivering a dazzling man of the match performance. With a new name on the trophy at last, there will also be new names in the competition next year as Super League expands to 14-teams. Despite all the drama and controversy surrounding IMG gradings and independent panels, we now know that Bradford Bulls, Toulouse Olympique and York Knights - the top three teams in the Championship this season - will be promoted, whilst financially-stricken Salford Red Devils will drop out of the top-flight. Whether by accident or design, the IMG gradings have delivered a Super League line-up almost identical to league placings, with Hull KR sitting proudly at the top of the pile. With the domestic seasons over, attention turns to the international scene, and the long-awaited Ashes Series. Can England upset the odds and the weight of history and emerge victorious? We caught up with Herbie Farnworth, one of England’s star players with plenty of NRL experience under his belt. No stranger to the Australians who will be determined to retain the Ashes they have held for so long, he insists they are only men, not supermen. Order your copy now and let battle commence! ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ NB: Rugby League World is NOT available in shops, it is only available direct from us by post (print edition) or digital online edition. Click here to order Get the Digital Edition online - anywhere in the world and save £££s on a subscription! Click here to order a Gift Voucher You can also order a single issue or a subscription to Rugby League World by calling 01484 401895 (Mon-Fri 9.30am-5.30pm) or - if you are in the UK - by sending a cheque or postal order payable to 'LPL' for the correct amount (see below) with your name and full delivery address to: Rugby League World Subscriptions, League Publications Ltd, Wellington House, Briggate, Brighouse, West Yorkshire, HD6 1DN. 3 Issue UK Subscription £15.00 6 Issue UK Subscription £30.00 12 Issue UK Subscription £55.00

RUGBY LEAGUE WORLD - ISSUE 513 (OCT 2025) - AVAILABLE NOW! Click here to get the print edition delivered to your door! Download the digital edition to your computer, tablet or smartphone Where does the time go? It doesn’t seem that long ago we were counting down to the start of the 2025 season with our club-by-club preview issue, but here we are already, in the blink of an eye, contemplating an intriguing set of end of season play-off fixtures in both the Super League and the Championship. What we couldn’t have predicted back then was that the League One play-off series would be cancelled almost at the last minute, due to the momentous behind the scenes changes that have taken place at the Rugby Football League and which will result in an expanded 14-team Super League and a merged Championship and League One competition next season. Putting the off-field drama to one side, we are keeping our focus on what’s happening on the field here at Rugby League World, and the big question is can Hull Kingston Rovers go all the way to Old Trafford and complete a remarkable clean sweep of three trophies, having already collected the Challenge Cup and League Leaders’ Shield? There are five other clubs with their eyes on the prize and we assess their chances inside. In addition to our regular domestic and international coverage, Wigan's Australian PNG international Emily Veivers answers 20 quickfire questions, we go back to school to follow King James’s High School in Huddersfield on an overseas tour to Perpignan, and we get on our bikes (not literally) to catch up with the latest fundraising endeavours on behalf of RL Cares in the USA. There's plenty more to enjoy inside this issue for any rugby league fan.

ISSUE 512 (SEPT 2025) PICTURED - AVAILABLE FROM 22nd AUG 2025 Not available in shops. Order here. In the latest issue of Rugby League World we talk to Brad Arthur about his decision to commit to staying on as head coach of Leeds Rhinos. We hear from Ryan Matterson who has joined Warrington Wolves with the aim of helping them towards the Super League playoffs and possibly sticking around in England even longer. He tells us about his John Kear has seen it all in rugby league and as he returns to coach Batley he is unphased about the latest significant upheavals occurring in the sport and remains optimistic about its future. England international Paige Travis recently made history as the first woman from her former club St Helens to play in the NRLW competition. She tells us about the experience of swapping Saints for Sydney. Our time machine travels back to the 1960s when rugby league discovered some future stars of the game on the running track rather than the rugby pitch. We pick six players not named in the initial 32-man England squad that could yet find themselves involved in the clashes for the Ashes later this year. We chat to Reece Briers, the son of a rugby league legend who is enjoying his time at Swinton Lions but always with one eye on following in his father's footsteps to a full-time playing career in Super League. Keli and Leah Morris made a little bit of history in June this year when they became the first mother and daughter to play alongside each other in the Women's Super League. They talk to us about their achievement. We profile Zac Schumacher who starred for Queensland in their latest Wheelchair State Challenge victory over NSW and who is now looking forward to taking on the world champions when England head down under later this year. Amy Bird, daughter of Super League stalwart Deon, switched codes to play women's rugby league in Australia and hasn't looked back since. She tells us why she believes league is the right choice for her. All this plus our regular international coverage. NB: Rugby League World is NOT available in shops, it is only available direct from us by post (print edition) or digital online edition. Click here to order Get the Digital Edition online - anywhere in the world and save £££s on a subscription! Click here to order a Gift Voucher You can also order a single issue or a subscription to Rugby League World by calling 01484 401895 (Mon-Fri 9.30am-5.30pm) or - if you are in the UK - by sending a cheque or postal order payable to 'LPL' for the correct amount (see below) with your name and full delivery address to: Rugby League World Subscriptions, League Publications Ltd, Wellington House, Briggate, Brighouse, West Yorkshire, HD6 1DN. 3 Issue UK Subscription £15.00 6 Issue UK Subscription £30.00 12 Issue UK Subscription £55.00

ISSUE 511 (AUG 2025) PICTURED - AVAILABLE FROM 25TH JULY We take a look at Shaun Wane’s England train-on squad for the upcoming Ashes series, and talk to one of the surprise selections, St Helens youngster Harry Roberston who is enjoying a great start to his professional career. Catalans Dragons star Tommy Makinson faces our quickfire round of 20 questions. In the Championship, we check in on Sheffield Eagles where Craig Lingard is working hard to overcome the club’s difficulties following the suspension of Mark Aston and in League One, we find out how Rochdale Hornets are aiming to boost their attendances amid the uncertainty surrounding the future of the competition itself. We hear from York Valkyrie coach Lindsay Anfield about the club’s innovative approach to overseas signings and welcome Scotland to the international ranks of the women’s game. Plus, Halifax Panthers Wheelchair Challenge Cup winner Joe Calcott tells us about his world cup ambitions with Ireland, and we have all our regular features too. Not available in shops. Order here. Get the Digital Edition from Thursday 20th July ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ NB: Rugby League World is NOT available in shops, it is only available direct from us by post (print edition) or digital online edition. Click here to order Subscribe to the Digital Edition Click here to order a Gift Voucher You can also order a single issue or a subscription to Rugby League World by calling 01484 401895 (Mon-Fri 9.30am-5.30pm) or - if you are in the UK - by sending a cheque or postal order payable to 'LPL' for the correct amount (see below) with your name and full delivery address to: Rugby League World Subscriptions, League Publications Ltd, Wellington House, Briggate, Brighouse, West Yorkshire, HD6 1DN. 3 Issue UK Subscription £15.00 6 Issue UK Subscription £30.00 12 Issue UK Subscription £55.00

ISSUE 510 (JULY 2025) PICTURED - AVAILABLE FROM 27TH JUNE With an uptick in the overall attendance, and a relatively new name on the trophy following Hull KR’s first Challenge Cup triumph since 1980, there was plenty to feel upbeat about after Wembley this year. In addition, we saw Wigan Warriors claim their first Women’s Challenge Cup in style, and York Knights pip Featherstone Rovers to the 1895 Cup in golden point extra time. Not forgetting the Champion Schools final where Rainford High, of St Helens, and Sirius Academy, of Hull battled it out. We have pictures and reaction from all the games. The Wheelchair Challenge Cup final took place shortly after Wembley weekend, and as well as coverage from that clash between London Roosters and Halifax Panthers, RLW editor Lorraine Marsden shares her thoughts on how it could be included as part of rugby league’s annual pilgrimage to the capital in future. A familiar face from television and these days rugby league too was at Wembley handing out the trophies, and we caught up with RFL President Adam Hills to talk about how he views his role in the sport and, as an Australian, whether he will be cheering on England or the Kangaroos in the long-awaited Test Series later this year. We’ve also got Konrad Hurrell facing 20 quickfire questions, a look back to the arrival of a new name in the game in 1975, and our regular international coverage. Plus, we have a very special image of the month where rugby league's first ever Knight, Sir Billy Boston, receives his honour from King Charles at Buckingham Palace. We hope you enjoy our Wembley celebration issue and we’ll be back again next month as attention returns to the race for Super League, Championship and League One glory. Not available in shops. Order here. Get the Digital Edition online - anywhere in the world and save £££s on a subscription! ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ NB: Rugby League World is NOT available in shops, it is only available direct from us by post (print edition) or digital online edition. Click here to order Get the Digital Edition online - anywhere in the world and save £££s on a subscription! Click here to order a Gift Voucher Click here to order a Rugby League World Binder to store your issues (holds up to 12 copies) You can also order a single issue or a subscription to Rugby League World by calling 01484 401895 (Mon-Fri 9.30am-5.30pm) or - if you are in the UK - by sending a cheque or postal order payable to 'LPL' for the correct amount (see below) with your name and full delivery address to: Rugby League World Subscriptions, League Publications Ltd, Wellington House, Briggate, Brighouse, West Yorkshire, HD6 1DN. 3 Issue UK Subscription £15.00 6 Issue UK Subscription £30.00 12 Issue UK Subscription £55.00

ISSUE 509 (JUNE 2025) PICTURED - AVAILABLE FROM 29TH MAY Not available in shops. Order here. Get the Digital Edition online - anywhere in the world and save £££s on a subscription! Inside this issue, we fire 20 questions at Hull KR’s reigning Man of Steel Mikey Lewis, and chat to Will Pryce about his stint in the NRL and his decision to return to Super League with Hull FC. Oliver Pratt has already tasted Wembley success with Wakefield last year, and he tells us why he wants to be involved in more showpiece events like it as his career develops further. We pay a visit to Newcastle Thunder to hear about the rebuilding job they are undertaking to get the club back on the path to success. With the Women’s Super League underway, we catch up with Wigan’s teenage sensation Isabel Rowe to find out how she is managing her meteroric rise in the sport, and down under, PNG international Ua Ravu talks to us about her unusual journey into rugby league. We also preview the new Wheelchair Super League season and find out how Toulouse Olympique are building for another push towards a place in Super League. On the grassroots scene, we take a look at the amateur game in Hull and ask if it as strong as it ought to be, and our international coverage includes interviews with Frenchman down under Anthony Anselme, and a fearsome legend of the Brisbane Rugby League competition, Campbell Dews. It’s another packed issue to keep you busy through to Wembley weekend and beyond. Order your copy now! ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ NB: Rugby League World is NOT available in shops, it is only available direct from us by post (print edition) or digital online edition. Click here to order Get the Digital Edition online - anywhere in the world and save £££s on a subscription! Click here to order a Gift Voucher Click here to order a Rugby League World Binder to store your issues (holds up to 12 copies) You can also order a single issue or a subscription to Rugby League World by calling 01484 401895 (Mon-Fri 9.30am-5.30pm) or - if you are in the UK - by sending a cheque or postal order payable to 'LPL' for the correct amount (see below) with your name and full delivery address to: Rugby League World Subscriptions, League Publications Ltd, Wellington House, Briggate, Brighouse, West Yorkshire, HD6 1DN. 3 Issue UK Subscription £15.00 6 Issue UK Subscription £30.00 12 Issue UK Subscription £55.00

RUGBY LEAGUE WORLD - ISSUE 508 - MAY 2025 Not available in shops. Order here. Digital edition available from Pocketmags.com from Thursday. In rugby league we can perhaps spend too much time reflecting on the things that are wrong in our sport and overlook the good stuff. With the RFL undertaking yet another ‘strategic review’ of its operations, the ongoing dramas at Salford and the loss of yet another expansion club, this time in Cornwall, that’s hardly surprising. But the speed at which tickets for the long-awaited Ashes Series are selling, including ‘sold out’ signs already up at Everton and Headingley, should give us some cause for optimism. Can England win the series, and if they did what benefits might it generate? We dare to dream of the possibilities inside this issue, and we also talk to Wigan’s Harry Smith, our cover star who will be an integral part of trying to turn dreams to reality. We also preview the new Women’s Super League season. It kicks off in the shadow of England’s shocking defeat in Las Vegas, but the players will be keen to get out on the field and prove they can bounce back from that. Can York Valkyrie make it a three-peat? In the Championship, we take a look at Halifax who have enjoyed a flying start to their season, and in League One, we catch up with Huddersfield Giants Legend Eorl Crabtree to discover how he plans to boost the fortunes of Midlands Hurricanes in his new role there as managing director. All this plus our regular features will give you plenty of things to feel positive about amidst rugby league’s seemingly never ending existential crises. Get your copy now! ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ NB: Rugby League World is NOT available in shops, it is only available direct from us by post (print edition) or digital online edition. Click here to order Get the Digital Edition online - anywhere in the world and save £££s on a subscription! Click here to order a Gift Voucher You can also order a single issue or a subscription to Rugby League World by calling 01484 401895 (Mon-Fri 9.30am-5.30pm) or - if you are in the UK - by sending a cheque or postal order payable to 'LPL' for the correct amount (see below) with your name and full delivery address to: Rugby League World Subscriptions, League Publications Ltd, Wellington House, Briggate, Brighouse, West Yorkshire, HD6 1DN. 3 Issue UK Subscription £15.00 6 Issue UK Subscription £30.00 12 Issue UK Subscription £55.00