Category: International
Which is bigger – the World Cup or the NRL?
Talking Rugby League with League Express editor Martyn Sadler Last week’s decision by the Australian Rugby League not to come to the World Cup, ostensibly…
World Cup officials issue interim statement of intent
Chris Brindley, the Chairman of RLWC2021, has issued a holding statement today after a meeting of the World Cup stakeholders. It says: “The Rugby League World…
A defining moment for the future of Rugby League
Upfront: The League Express opinion – Mon 26th July 2021 There is only one thing in the world worse than being talked about, and that…
Wales stalwart calls for Rugby League Five Nations
Swinton Lions skipper and long-serving Wales star Rhodri Lloyd says far more resources should be put into developing the international game. The 18-times capped former…
Crucial World Cup decision to be made on Monday
International Rugby League Chairman Troy Grant has admitted that he was shocked by the decision of the Australian Rugby League Commission and the New Zealand…
Coventry Bears boss Robinson rues ‘Roos reversal
Coventry Bears director of rugby Alan Robinson has vowed not to let the latest World Cup setback derail his club from their bigger plans to…
A welcome return to play in a number of African countries
As part of a post-pandemic return to play in a number of African countries, increased activity has been announced. This weekend, the second, women’s Lauréane…
Simon Johnson expands on his criticism of the ARLC
RFL Chairman Simon Johnson has clarified his comments that were widely reported this morning, when he described the Australian Rugby League Commission (ARLC) as “selfish,…
Government to keep talking with Aussies
The UK Sports Minister Nigel Huddleston has joined forces with the Rugby Football League CEO Ralph Rimmer and Rugby League World Cup CEO Jon Dutton…
RFL Chairman hits out at Australian and New Zealand Rugby League governing bodies
RFL Chairman Simon Johnson has reacted angrily to the decision earlier today by the Australian Rugby League Commission and the New Zealand Rugby League to…