Kaiser Chiefs to headline World Cup opening game

The World Cup ‘tournament welcome’ before England’s opener against Samoa at St James’ Park will be headlined by the Kaiser Chiefs. The award-winning indie rock…

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The Garry Schofield Column: Marc Sneyd can make an impact for England

What an opportunity for Marc Sneyd! Jonny Lomax’s bicep injury has led to the Salford halfback getting an England World Cup call-up along with his…

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Former Super League and Scotland player Adam Walker dies aged 31

Former Scotland international Adam Walker has died at the age of 31, a number of his former clubs have announced. Walker earned 14 caps for…

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Host of Super League players named in Cook Islands’ World Cup squad

Cook Islands have named their squad for the World Cup, including departing Hull KR centre Brad Takairangi. Takairangi has played only once since the beginning…

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England Wheelchair squad named for World Cup

Tom Coyd has named his 11-player England squad to challenge for the World Cup on home soil. Captain Tom Halliwell is one of three players…

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James Simpson excited for ‘ground-breaking’ World Cup as England eye trophy

James Simpson expects this World Cup to be “ground-breaking” for Wheelchair Rugby League. For the first time, the wheelchair game will be part of one…

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Wales reveal their 24-man squad for World Cup challenge

Wales have named their 24-man squad for the World Cup, with only one experienced Super League player involved. Record try-scorer Rhys Williams, of Salford Red…

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England row following omission of Sinead Peach from World Cup squad

York City Knights have reacted with consternation to the omission of Sinead Peach from England’s World Cup squad.  The 24-year-old was runner-up in the 2022…

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Craig Richards’ England inspired by Lionesses as they aim to win World Cup

Craig Richards says his England team has been inspired by the Lionesses as they aim to achieve a similar feat in the World Cup. The…

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France relish ‘perfect build-up’ as Tongan test awaits in Halifax

France have chosen a baptism of fire for their World Cup warm-up game with a ‘friendly’ against the much-fancied power-packed Tongan team in Halifax on…

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