Category: International
Scotland fall to shock 28-4 defeat to Italy in brilliant Azzurri performance
Italy began their World Cup campaign in sensational fashion with a 28-4 victory over a Scotland side that went into this fixture as favourites. Scotland…
England stun Samoa in incredible 60-6 win
England began their World Cup campaign in impressive fashion with a momentous 60-6 thrashing of Samoa. Samoa went into the game as favourites, but England…
Can England lighten the mood of the country?
League Express editor MARTYN SADLER wonders whether England’s performance today and in the remaining weeks of the World Cup can bring some joy in the…
World Cup Group D Preview: Schedule, squads and players to watch
FIXTURES AND TV COVERAGE Tuesday, October 18, Tonga vs Papua New Guinea, Totally Wicked Stadium, St Helens, 7.30pm Wednesday, October 19, Wales vs Cook Islands,…
The Garry Schofield Column: My prediction for England’s World Cup opener against Samoa
Perhaps we shouldn’t read too much into the 50-point margin of England’s win over Fiji last Friday. But it’s much better than a defeat, and…
World Cup Group C Preview: Schedule, squads and players to watch
FIXTURES AND TV COVERAGE Sunday, October 16, Jamaica vs Ireland, Headingley, Leeds, 5pm Sunday October 16, New Zealand vs Lebanon, Halliwell Jones Stadium, Warrington, 7.30pm…
World Cup Group B Preview: Schedule, squads and players to watch
FIXTURES AND TV COVERAGE Saturday, October 15, Australia v Fiji, Headingley, Leeds, 7.30pm Sunday, October 16, Scotland v Italy, Kingston Park, Newcastle, 2.30pm Friday, October…
England reveal World Cup squad numbers in hint of Shaun Wane’s pecking order
England have announced their squad numbers for the World Cup, with several possible hints at Shaun Wane’s pecking order ahead of the opening game against…
Match officials appointed for first World Cup games with Ashley Klein to referee opener
NRL Grand Final referee Ashley Klein will take charge of the opening match of the World Cup between England and Samoa. The list of match…
ERL annual report 2021 issued ahead of Council meeting
European Rugby League has issued its Annual Report for 2021 ahead of its annual council meeting, which takes place on Saturday 15 October in Newcastle,…
