Category: International
Re-Formed Russian Championship Set For Kick-off
Re-formed and rejuvenated, the Russian rugby league championship is set to kick off this weekend. In the opening match, CSKA Moscow will face Sparta (from…
James Graham defends Chris McQueen’s England call-up
England forward James Graham has defended the surprise call-up for Chris McQueen to the national side for next month’s Test against Samoa. The Gold Coast…
Latvian Federation Hosts Coaching Course
The LRLF (Latvian Rugby League Federation) has hosted a Level 1 coaching course in Riga, at which both Vilmars Sokolovs and Aivis Asmanis received the…
Knights Upset Crocs to Win Jamaica Inter-Collegiate Crown
There was a huge upset in the Grand Final of the Jamaican Inter-Collegiate Championship, when four-times champions, Mico University College Crocs were beaten (for the…
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…