Category: International
IRL Chair reacts to Aussie & Kiwi withdrawal from World Cup
Troy Grant, the Chairman of International Rugby League (IRL), has reacted with disappointment to the decision by the Australian and New Zealand Rugby Leagues to…
Australia and New Zealand withdraw from World Cup
HOLDERS Australia and New Zealand have withdrawn from the World Cup amid Covid-related concerns over player welfare and safety. The tournament, taking in men’s, women’s and…
RL Masters World Cup Festivals are on
Following the great news last week that the World Cup will go ahead as planned this year, it is now confirmed that the Masters Rugby…
IRL congratulates Brisbane on Olympic games capture
International Rugby League Chairman, Troy Grant has sent congratulations to Brisbane, on the news that they are to host the Olympic Games in 2032. “This…
Emerging Nations Match Official appointees comment
Four of the newly appointed International Rugby League, Emerging Nations Match Officials Panel members, offer thoughts on their appointment to the newly established panel. Of…
International Rugby League – Emerging Match Officials
International Rugby League is pleased to announce the members of the newly formed Emerging Match Officials Panel. Match Officials from this panel will officiate in…
Garry Schofield says it’s time to stand up to the Aussies
It’s time to get tough with the Aussies! Fair play to Jon Dutton for his bold confirmation that the World Cup will go ahead this…
How France can make a success of the Rugby League World Cup in 2025
Rugby League World’s Treiziste Diarist Pierre Carcau considers the benefits and addresses some of the concerns relating to the news that France is bidding to…
Aussie Chairman “a long way” from committing to World Cup
by Ian Howe Australian Rugby League Commission Chairman Peter V’landys says his organisation is still a long way from signing a participation agreement for this…
Lebanon head coach welcomes World Cup go-ahead
Lebanon head coach Michael Cheika has welcomed a message from the World Cup organisers, that plans for the staging of the tournament will go ahead…