France ease past Ireland in first women’s international meeting

IRELAND 4 FRANCE 34 Garda Westmanstown RFC, Dublin, Saturday  WINGER Amael Vilanove scored a hat-trick as France eased to a comfortable victory in the first…

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Ireland and France set for historic international

HISTORY will be made on Saturday, when Ireland host France in a women’s international. The game, at Coolmine RFC, Ashbrook (4.30pm) will be the first…

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Why Tom Johnstone is the ‘mole’ in the England camp

THERE’S a ‘mole’ in the England camp – but coach Shaun Wane has no need to worry. Wakefield winger Tom Johnstone is among the 32…

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Hull KR star Jez Litten on Shaun Wane’s message and Dean Hadley’s England absence

HULL KR hooker Jez Litten faces opposition from Daryl Clark, Brad O’Neill and Danny Walker, all of whom were selected in England coach Shaun Wane’s…

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Talking Rugby League: Why England squad shouldn’t be taken too seriously

SHAUN WANE had to be pushed by the RFL to name his 32-man squad that will prepare during the summer to face Australia in the…

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Shaun Wane demands ‘more players standing out’ as England preparations explained

COACH Shaun Wane has urged wannabe England players to raise their performance levels between now and the end of the season as he plots a…

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‘I haven’t given up’: Leeds Rhinos’ Jake Connor on England omission and Shaun Wane

JAKE CONNOR says he hasn’t given up hope of appearing for England in this autumn’s Ashes series, despite being excluded from Shaun Wane’s training squad….

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Wales seeking new coach as John Kear leaves post

JOHN KEAR has stepped down as Wales coach – a week after his return to the club scene with Batley Bulldogs was confirmed. And his…

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Hull KR’s Peta Hiku speaks on his international future

HULL KR centre Peta Hiku was part of the team that won a historic Challenge Cup Final at Wembley earlier this month. And, like his…

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Talking Rugby League: Harry Robertson worthy of England place

JAKE CONNOR may be leading the Man of Steel and Albert Goldthorpe Medal rankings, but he is almost certain to be excluded when England coach…

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