Category: International
Lebanon Coach Ivan Cleary Stands Down
The Lebanese Rugby League Federation has reluctantly announced the release of Ivan Cleary from his position of national team coach, following his appointment as head…
COLUMN: The rules are there to be exploited: but don’t exploit them for the sake of it
If there’s one thing you can guarantee will spark a debate in rugby league, it’s the announcement of an international squad – and this week’s…
Stevie Ward eyes up World Cup with either England or Wales
Leeds Rhinos forward Stevie Ward has revealed he is determined to play for England at this year’s World Cup – but he is also eligible…
Peacock defends England’s selection policy
Jamie Peacock has defended Wayne Bennett’s decision to select Australians Chris McQueen and Chris Heighington for England’s Test match against Samoa. The two NRL stars…
Widdop suffers knee ligament damage
England look set to be without halfback Gareth Widdop for the Test match with Samoa after he suffered knee ligament damage. The 28-year-old limped off…
Talking points from Wayne Bennett’s England squad to play Samoa
Which half-back will play from the bench: or even miss out? Three into two just does not go. Gareth Widdop, George Williams and Luke Gale…
Five players who were unfortunate to miss out on England selection
Tom Johnstone The highly-regarded Wakefield winger has stiff competition on the flanks, with the inclusion of both Jermaine McGillvary and Ryan Hall putting paid to…
TotalRL writers pick their England team for the Samoa game
Matt’s team Hardaker; McGillvary, Watkins, Percival, Hall; Widdop, Gale; Hill, Hodgson, Taylor, McMeeken, Whitehead, S Burgess. Interchange: Williams, Walmsley, Graham, McQueen. The biggest challenge is…
Who is Chris McQueen?
The name Chris McQueen was probably googled more than most on Monday when he was included in England’s 20-man squad for their Test match with Samoa….
Everything you need to know about England’s 20-man squad to face Samoa
England revealed their 20-man squad to face Samoa on May 6th on Monday, with a number of surprise inclusions and exclusions. Here are all the…
