Category: International
PODCAST: The League Express Podcast previews the 2017 World Cup final
With the small matter of a World Cup final on the horizon for England this weekend, Aaron and Matt are back with another edition of…
Norway herald Best Ever Season
In their first campaign, Stavanger Storm have finished top of the expanded Norwegian rugby league championship, ahead of Porsgrunn Pirates. The 2017 season saw a…
Parliament backs England in World Cup Final
Members of Parliament have wished the England Rugby League team well ahead of the Rugby League World Cup final on Saturday. At Prime Minister’s Questions…
Cameroon Awarded Observer Status
The RLEF board has awarded observer status to Cameroon Rugby League XIII, an association based in Yaoundé, the nation’s capital city. “Rugby league will give…
Billy Slater identifies England’s ‘strike weapon’ for the World Cup final
Australia fullback has identified the man he believes is England’s main ‘strike weapon’ ahead of Saturday’s World Cup final in Brisbane. Slater, who has been…
Roby insists he has no plans to retire from England duty after World Cup
St Helens hooker James Roby insists he’s got no plans to walk away from the international game following this Saturday’s World Cup final. Roby has…
Castleford forced to intervene to pay for new signing Lo’s flights home
This story first appeared in Monday’s League Express. To ensure you don’t miss out on content like this as soon as the paper is released,…
COLUMN: Cecchin abuse embarrasses rugby league, not just those criticising him
The week building up to the World Cup Final has been overshadowed by people crying wolf about a refereeing decision. It can’t only be me…
Sean O’Loughlin rated at “50-50” for the World Cup final
England captain Sean O’Loughlin’s chances of playing in Saturday’s World Cup final have been rated as ’50-50′ by his coach. O’Loughlin suffered a quad injury…
Cameron Smith named winner of 2017 Rugby League Golden Boot
Australia captain Cameron Smith has been named the recipient of the 2017 Rugby League Golden Boot award. Smith edged out Tonga forward Jason Taumalolo, with…