Category: Lebanon
World Cup draw released as England open with Tonga in Perth
ENGLAND’S men will begin their World Cup campaign next year against Tonga in Perth. It’s a repeat of England’s last victory down under – a…
No change for England but Samoa on the rise as IRL world rankings released
ENGLAND remain third in both the men’s and women’s world rankings released by International Rugby League following this autumn’s action. Australia continue to lead the…
Michael Cheika lands full-time rugby league role
MICHAEL CHEIKA has made a full-time switch of codes to rugby league, joining the Sydney Roosters coaching staff. Cheika is a hugely respected figure in…
Ireland double-header among five internationals this weekend
OCTOBER is blasting off with a busy international programme, in both the men’s and women’s games, including two double-headers. David Butler, the International Rugby League’s…
Michael Cheika to lead Lebanon again in World Cup
MICHAEL CHEIKA already has an eye on leading Lebanon into another World Cup next year. The 58-year-old Australian has had a long coaching career in…
Tonga rise as top nations retain places in world rankings
TONGA have returned to the top four of the men’s international world rankings following their run to the Pacific Cup Final. After beating New Zealand…
France v Lebanon series cancelled – five days after being announced
A TWO-MATCH international series between France and Lebanon has been cancelled, only five days after being announced. Last Thursday, it was announced that Laurent Frayssinous’…
France confirm home series with World Cup quarter-finalists
FRANCE will play two matches against Lebanon next month ahead of their World Cup qualifiers. Laurent Frayssinous’ side will play the Cedars – quarter-finalists at…
Mitchell Moses hails influence of Lebanon’s cross-code coach Michael Cheika
LEBANON captain Mitchell Moses has hailed the influence of coach Michael Cheika after the Cedars were knocked out of the World Cup. Lebanon were eliminated…
Lebanon saunter into World Cup quarter-finals with 74-12 thrashing of Jamaica
LEBANON rampaged their way into the World Cup quarter-finals with a 74-12 thrashing of minnows Jamaica. With Mitchell Moses running the show and Khaled Rajeb…