Menzies wants spot in Auckland Nines

Just four months since retiring, after a final stint with Catalan Dragons, Steve Menzies has become the latest veteran who wants to play in the…

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Rugby League given Irish recognition

Rugby League Ireland (RLI) has been recognised as a National Governing Body by the Irish Sports Council. The recognition allows the RLI to be able…

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Richie Blackmore wants Kiwis job

Former Castleford Tigers and Leeds Rhinos centre Richie Blackmore is the latest big name to seek the role as the Kiwis’ next Test coach. The…

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Freddy Fittler in fantasy league

Malcolm Andrews reacts to a story that Brad ‘Freddy’ Fittler will come out of retirement to play for Sydney Roosters in next month’s NRL Nines…

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Back to an international drought

Last year’s brilliant World Cup left everybody with a hunger for more, much more, international Rugby League. Aligned with the several million pounds of profit…

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Rugby League news: England set for NZ double

England are expected to kick off their autumn Four Nations campaign against Fiji or Samoa in an Auckland double header in late October. Talks are…

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The stories that made Rugby League headlines in 2013

Paul Sculthorpe is awarded an MBE in the New Year’s Honours List. Leeds and England captain Kevin Sinfield wins the League Express Readers’ Poll as…

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Not so Stella Christmas presents

Malcolm Andrews gives his compliments of the season. Apologies to everyone if I sound a bit like the Grinch. But it is that time of…

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French Rugby League: Toulouse surrender to Catalans

French Rugby League roundup: Toulouse continue to frustrate their supporters as they let slip a 20-10 half-time lead to go down 38-26 at home to…

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NRL chief Dave Smith wants to see international expansion

Martyn Sadler talks to NRL Chief Executive Dave Smith about the World Cup and the future of international Rugby League. MS: You came to England…

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