Category: World Cup
Former England captain slams Craig Richards as coach replacement lined up
GEMMA WALSH, the former Great Britain, England and Wigan captain, hopes that new England Stuart Barrow will “wipe the slate clean” for players who fell…
IRL investigate French official after controversial Wheelchair World Cup final antics
INTERNATIONAL RUGBY LEAGUE (IRL) has launched an investigation into the controversial behaviour of official Laurent Abrial during the Wheelchair World Cup final. England beat France…
Ten England players named in World Cup teams of the tournament
ENGLAND have ten players in the three World Cup teams of the tournament selected by Rugby League World magazine. Their victorious wheelchair heroes contribute three…
England set to feature in a European Championships in 2023
ENGLAND will be among eight teams to play in a European Championship at the end of next season. European Rugby League (ERL) have confirmed a…
The key numbers as World Cup attracts impressive TV audiences but falls well short of tickets target
THE World Cup finished with impressive TV audience figures while falling well short of its target for ticket sales. In the build-up to the tournament,…
World Cup trophy proves sweetest reward of all for Golden Boot winner Sebastien Bechara
THE HONOUR of winning the Golden Boot award paled in comparison to the feeling of lifting the World Cup for Sebastien Bechara. The England star…
Le Crunch between England and France set to become annual fixture
THE ENGLAND men’s and women’s teams will face France in a mid-season international in 2023, in what IMG hope will become an annual event. The…
‘Best feeling in the world’: Tom Halliwell on match-winning try in World Cup final for England
TOM HALLIWELL described the moment he scored the winning try in a World Cup Final as “the best feeling in the world”. The England captain…
Craig Richards makes call for professionalism as he departs England role
CRAIG RICHARDS called for professionalism in the women’s game after confirming his time as England head coach was up. England’s World Cup campaign ended at…
Mal Meninga keen for Australia to have more regular action following World Cup win
MAL MENINGA had a simple question after leading Australia to World Cup glory once again: “Where to from now?” The Kangaroos won their twelfth World…
