Category: International
Female referees make World Cup history days apart
AFTER 68 years of waiting for the first female referee of a men’s World Cup match, there were two in the space of five days…
‘We have 24 great players’: Craig Richards on England squad selection ahead of opening match
ENGLAND head coach Craig Richards has said the fact he has had to leave some people out of his squad is a good thing and…
‘We want to be an inspiration’: Brazil’s Amazonas prepare for historic World Cup debut
The World Cup will experience its first South American flavour tomorrow (Tuesday) when Brazil’s Amazonas make their debut. They will take on hosts England to…
Former Wakefield Trinity and Bradford Bulls star excited for World Cup return to Headingley
PAPUA NEW GUINEA’S opening World Cup game on Tuesday will be a special occasion for coach Ben Jeffries. The Orchids coach has returned to the…
Big crowds excite Canada as they set target for second World Cup appearance
CANADA RAVENS captain Gabrielle Hindley has admitted there are some nerves in the camp at the prospect of playing in front of their biggest crowds…
Why New Zealand’s clash with the Cook Islands will be a special family affair
THERE will be no love lost when New Zealand face the Cook Islands at York’s LNER Community Stadium on Sunday, despite a strong connection between…
Former Tongan World Cup star confirms retirement
ANDREW FIFITA, one of the star players who helped the rise of Tonga to become potential World Cup winners, and the twin brother of departing…
Rugby League Ireland to respond to player insurance allegation
RUGBY LEAGUE IRELAND is expected to issue a statement today in response to a claim by a player who represented Ireland in a women’s international…
Samoa announce themselves on the World Cup stage with 62-4 thrashing of France
SAMOA thrashed France 62-4 to canter into the World Cup quarter-finals. Samoa broke the deadlock early, Tim Lafai latching onto a Jarome Luai grubber to…
Tonga sensational as Kristian Woolf’s men thrash Cook Islands 92-10 to waltz into World Cup quarter-finals
TONGA waltzed into the World Cup quarter-finals with an emphatically impressive 92-10 win over Cook Islands. Tonga set the tone from the very first minute…
