Category: Ireland
Rugby League World Cup’s 50 historic highlights – Part Two
In last week’s issue we began our countdown of the 50 historic highlights that have marked the progress of the Rugby League World Cup. There…
Rugby League Ireland chairman on the past, present and future of Irish game
By ROBERT STEVENSON Think of Irish Rugby League and one name comes to mind… Brian Carney. But to grow a sport in a new land…
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…
Ireland take on Wales in wheelchair World Cup warmup
In the build up to the Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup, Ireland will host Wales on Saturday 8 October at Calderdale Leisure Centre, Halifax (kick…
Ged Corcoran on ‘new Ireland way’ after high-profile stars commit for World Cup
Ged Corcoran hopes Ireland will raise a few eyebrows at this year’s World Cup – starting with their squad. The new coach and officials from…
Sydney Roosters star commits to Ireland for World Cup
Former Australia halfback Luke Keary says he has committed to playing for Ireland at this year’s World Cup. Keary, 30, is a three-time NRL winner,…
Hull KR star George King handed Ireland captaincy
Hull KR forward George King has been named captain of Ireland ahead of the World Cup. New Wolfhounds coach Ged Corcoran says the 27-year-old former…
Women’s Rugby League round-up: England victorious but Wales show encouragement
Wales 6-32 England England may have won at Cross Keys, but Wales showed massive improvement from last year’s encounter between the sides. Back then, they…
New coach Ged Corcoran sets out Ireland stall for World Cup challenge
New Ireland coach Ged Corcoran is a man on a mission, five months away from the World Cup. The Sheffield Eagles assistant coach, an eleven-cap…
All to play for as Celtic Wheelchair Cup beckons
The three squads have been confirmed for Saturday’s Celtic Cup, which will be fought out by the Irish, Scottish and Welsh Wheelchair teams. The event,…
