Category: International
Ireland World Cup hopes ended by defeat to Nigeria
IRELAND 0 NIGERIA 10 TOM LAW, Terry Fox Stadium, Brampton, Tuesday NIGERIA had never faced opposition from outside of Africa, so before their World Series…
Talking Rugby League: How should England approach Ashes opener?
THE prospect of watching the first Ashes Test for 22 years is a thrilling one, mixed with a little anxiety. Anyone who watches the NRL…
Reece Walsh gets the nod as Australia name team to face England at Wembley
REECE WALSH will start at fullback for Australia in the opening Ashes Test against England at Wembley. Walsh is one of four debutants named in…
Ireland among the World Cup hopefuls descending on Toronto
WITH over half of its inhabitants born outside of Canada, Toronto is considered one of the most multicultural cities in the world. Next week, the…
Jake Wardle confident of stepping up to new level with England
OF seven Wigan players named in England’s training squad in June – more than any other club – only three made the final Ashes cut….
Referees confirmed for first two Ashes Tests
LIAM MOORE will take charge of the first Ashes Test between England and Australia on Saturday. It’s the second time Moore will have officiated at…
England boss Stuart Barrow’s verdict on second Origin game
ENGLAND coach Stuart Barrow has said the recent Origin series has played a vital role in their preparations for next year’s World Cup – both…
‘No point hiding things’: Australia to show Ashes hand early
AUSTRALIA plan to name their line-up for the first Ashes game at Wembley tomorrow (Tuesday). Kevin Walters’ Kangaroos will keep to NRL custom – naming…
Kiwis score late winner in gripping opener with Samoa
NEW ZEALAND 24 SAMOA 18 TOM SMITH, Go Media Stadium, Auckland, Sunday DYLAN BROWN’S late try clinched the Kiwis’ narrow victory over Samoa in an…
New Zealand mount remarkable fightback to deny Samoa history
NEW ZEALAND 22 SAMOA 20 TOM SMITH, Go Media Stadium, Auckland, Sunday MELE HUFANGA sealed a massive second-half comeback to deny Fetu Samoa their first…