IMG’s plans for international game including alignment and an annual fixture

IMG will look to focus on international Rugby League as “a vehicle for growth”. The sports agency have made a raft of recommendations for the…

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Scotland reveal World Cup squad including four players from NRL clubs

Scotland have named their men’s and wheelchair squads ahead of the World Cup. Nathan Graham’s 24-man squad for the tournament includes not only six Super…

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IMG set out expansion strategy with three key markets identified for growth including France

IMG have set out three key areas of growth that Rugby League should focus on, in their recommendations for the future of the game. The…

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IMG’s proposed calendar including end of Magic Weekend, Challenge Cup final change and new event

Magic Weekend and loop fixtures will be removed from Super League after next season, while the Challenge Cup final will be moved to May under…

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Greece women and Turkey men win in Istanbul

Greece’s women and Turkey’s men were the winners after the double header at the Istanbul Technical University Stadium. The women triumphed 8-4 over Turkey in…

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Huddersfield Giants trio named in Jamaica squad for World Cup

Jamaica have named their 24-man squad for the World Cup, with all but five players coming from UK competitions. The group selected by coach Romeo…

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Joey Manu hopes Kiwis can provide Rugby League breakthrough in New Zealand

Sydney Roosters star Joey Manu says a stellar showing by New Zealand at the World Cup could spark a breakthrough for Rugby League in the…

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Australia boss Mal Meninga calls for rules overhaul after Joseph Suaalii chooses Samoa

Joseph Suaalii has become the latest NRL star to commit to England’s opening-game opponents Samoa. Matt Parish is building a formidable squad for Samoa’s World…

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Theo Fages blow for France as Championship duo make World Cup squad

Championship sides Halifax Panthers, through halfback Louis Jouffret, and Featherstone Rovers, with forward Gadwin Springer, are represented in a France World Cup squad also featuring…

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Rugby League greats to play role in World Cup opening game

Kevin Sinfield and Jason Robinson will bring out the Paul Barrière Trophy as part of a ‘tournament welcome’ at St James’ Park before the opening…

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