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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France relish ‘perfect build-up’ as Tongan test awaits in Halifax

France have chosen a baptism of fire for their World Cup warm-up game with a ‘friendly’ against the much-fancied power-packed Tongan team in Halifax on…

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England Knights name line-up for France B clash including Huddersfield Giants quintet

Paul Anderson has selected his 17-man England Knights team to take on France B tonight in Bordeaux. The match, kick-off 6.30pm UK time, is one…

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IMG set out expansion strategy with three key markets identified for growth including France

IMG have set out three key areas of growth that Rugby League should focus on, in their recommendations for the future of the game. The…

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Theo Fages blow for France as Championship duo make World Cup squad

Championship sides Halifax Panthers, through halfback Louis Jouffret, and Featherstone Rovers, with forward Gadwin Springer, are represented in a France World Cup squad also featuring…

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England reach European Under-19s final and dedicate win to Gary McMahon

Title holders France will take on England on Saturday in the final of the European U19s Championship, after both were comprehensive winners in their semis….

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European U19s Championship squads confirmed

Squads for the European Rugby League U19s Championship, set to kick off on Saturday 3 September in the Udine region of Italy, have been announced…

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