Category: World Cup
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…
England group rivals Greece will not pay players for their involvement in the Rugby League World Cup
England group rivals, Greece, will not be paying their players for their involvement in the Rugby League World Cup. That’s because the Greek staff and…
Five players who will star at this year’s Rugby League World Cup including St Helens and Leigh Centurions stars
With the World Cup on the horizon, there is an incredible buzz about the upcoming tournament as players from all over the globe travel to…
England boss Shaun Wane names squad for World Cup opener against Samoa
England head coach Shaun Wane has named his 19-man squad for Saturday’s Rugby League World Cup tournament opener against Samoa at St James’s Park, Newcastle….
Shaun Wane on ‘niggles’ in England squad as he responds to Phil Gould’s comments that England ‘can’t beat Samoa’
CANTERBURY Bulldogs General Manager Phil ‘Gus’ Gould caused quite the stir earlier in the week when he claimed that England ‘can’t beat Samoa.’ England, of…
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…
World Cup Group A Preview: Schedule, squads and players to watch
FIXTURES AND TV COVERAGE Saturday, October 15, England vs Samoa, St James’ Park, Newcastle, 2.30pm Monday, October 17, France vs Greece, Eco-Power Stadium, Doncaster, 7.30pm Saturday, October…