Wheelchair game being ‘stolen’ by more able-bodied players say French after World Cup final loss

FRANCE expressed their concern that more able-bodied participants are “stealing the game” of wheelchair Rugby League after losing the World Cup Final. Winners of the…

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Toulouse Olympique coach happy with IMG’s vision for French clubs

TOULOUSE OLYMPIQUE coach Sylvain Houles says IMG’s French-friendly ‘re-imagining’ of European Rugby League, with relegation from the top flight scrapped, provided an additional incentive for…

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Samoa announce themselves on the World Cup stage with 62-4 thrashing of France

SAMOA thrashed France 62-4 to canter into the World Cup quarter-finals. Samoa broke the deadlock early, Tim Lafai latching onto a Jarome Luai grubber to…

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England comfortably rise to French challenge

England gained an expected victory, 42-18 today against France at the University of Bolton Stadium, although the performance of Shaun Wane’s men wasn’t as effective…

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Greece valiant in defeat as France inflict unconvincing 34-12 defeat on World Cup debutants

France began their World Cup campaign with a struggling 34-12 win against Balkan minnows Greece who were magnificent throughout. France’s Jordan Dezaria opened the scoring…

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Shaun Wane plots England team changes as he looks ahead to France clash

Shaun Wane will make changes to his England team for this Saturday’s World Cup tie against France, with all the players who missed out on…

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Lachlan Ilias targets upset for Greece as Ben Garcia issues France warning

South Sydney Rabbitohs star Lachlan Ilias believes that Group A outsiders Greece can spring a few surprises at this World Cup – but France captain…

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Match officials appointed for first World Cup games with Ashley Klein to referee opener

NRL Grand Final referee Ashley Klein will take charge of the opening match of the World Cup between England and Samoa. The list of match…

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World Cup Group A Preview: Schedule, squads and players to watch

FIXTURES AND TV COVERAGE Saturday, October 15, England vs Samoa, St James’ Park, Newcastle, 2.30pm Monday, October 17, France vs Greece, Eco-Power Stadium, Doncaster, 7.30pm Saturday, October…

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Rugby League World Cup’s 50 historic highlights – Part One

The Rugby League World Cup is about to be staged for the 16th time in 68 years and, not untypically of the sport, its story…

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