Category: International
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
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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…
Australian ref to officiate World Cup Final
Australian referee Gerard Sutton will referee the World Cup final. The NRL official has been given the nod over Matt Cecchin after impressing during the…
Cecchin accused of ‘unconscious racism’ following Fifita’s video-ref plea snub
A New Zealand journalist has accused referee Matt Checcin of ‘unconscious racism’ after he refused to send Andrew Fifita’s last-minute ‘try’ to the video referee…
Aussie Heighington called-up for England in World Cup Final
Chris Heighington has been called-up to the England squad to face Australia in the World Cup Final. The Australian, who is eligible to play for…