The rugby union convert leading South Africa’s national rugby league team

Coming from a rugby union background, Tjaart Van Der Walt was a late starter to rugby league in South Africa, but once converted, there was…

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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’…

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RFL confirm if it’s England or Great Britain who will take part in 2025 Ashes

THE RFL have confirmed that Great Britain will not return next year, with England teams to tour Australia. It was recently reported that the governing…

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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…

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Sam Tomkins appointed to new role with England

SAM TOMKINS has been appointed to the position of England team manager. The former national team captain will have an administrative role under head coach…

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Pacific Championships 2024 fixtures revealed as new competitions and play-offs

THE DRAW for the 2024 Pacific Championships, which will be played in four countries across four consecutive weekends in October and November, was revealed last…

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Jason Demetriou appointment foreshadows Papua New Guinea team joining the NRL

PAPUA NEW GUINEA have appointed Jason Demetriou as their new head coach, with Justin Holbrook stepping down after only a year in charge. Former St…

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The Belgrade Trophy beckons!

SERBIA and Norway will meet in an Under 19s and Under 16s double-header at the FC Radnicki Novi Beograd Stadium, Belgrade, tomorrow (Saturday 31 August)….

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The Spanish teacher aiming for England debut amid strong Leeds Rhinos form

It isn’t easy juggling her responsibilities as a Spanish teacher in Sunderland with playing rugby league for Leeds, but Izzy Northrop is up for the…

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York Valkyrie’s Megan Pakulis details remarkable journey from Canada to Women’s Super League

Canada, Las Vegas, Australia and now North Yorkshire, rugby league has certainly taken Megan Pakulis to all corners of the earth. AFTER playing in two…

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