IRL welcomes Japan and Montenegro to Observer Membership

The members of International Rugby League (IRL) have voted to support the IRL Board’s recommendation to admit Japan and Montenegro as observer members, which takes…

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El Salvador looking to establish itself as a Rugby League nation

The Association of Rugby League of El Salvador has submitted an application for observer status to the European Rugby League, for onward recommendation to the…

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A crucial week for the World Cup

Upfront: The League Express opinion – Mon 28th June 2021 Jon Dutton and the World Cup organisers have a huge decision to make this week….

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McGillvary slams Rugby League’s stagnation

By AARON BOWER Jermaine McGillvary has called on Rugby League’s authorities to “bang some heads” and put the international game first, insisting the sport has…

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Rugby League journalist criticises international match organisation

League Express writer Gareth Walker, who also writes on Rugby League for the Mirror Group newspapers, has slammed the RFL and Super League for the…

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Welsh star celebrates Jamaican heritage

Toulouse hooker Lloyd White couldn’t be happier to complete a ‘full circle’ in Rugby League. When the 32-year-old started out in the game, he couldn’t…

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Internationals underlined why game is so special says RFL chair Johnson

RFL chair Simon Johnson hailed the return of international action as “something special” – and says it highlighted why Rugby League is a “special sport”….

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Junior Rugby League growing in Nigeria and Ghana

An initial three school festival has taken place in Nigeria which will lead to a further five playing as part of an outreach development programme….

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Ffion Lewis looking forward to becoming Wales’ 100th dual code rugby international

Ffion Lewis is looking forward to becoming Welsh rugby’s 100th dual code international when she runs out for the Wales Rugby League women’s international side…

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Tomkins surprised by captaincy honour

SAM TOMKINS admits that he was surprised to be told that he would captain England against the Combined Nations All Stars this Friday night at…

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