Category: World Cup
A defining moment for the future of Rugby League
Upfront: The League Express opinion – Mon 26th July 2021 There is only one thing in the world worse than being talked about, and that…
Crucial World Cup decision to be made on Monday
International Rugby League Chairman Troy Grant has admitted that he was shocked by the decision of the Australian Rugby League Commission and the New Zealand…
Hetherington wants whole game to back RFL stance
Leeds Rhinos Chief Executive Gary Hetherington has urged the whole of British Rugby League to get behind the Rugby Football League Chairman Simon Johnson and…
Coventry Bears boss Robinson rues ‘Roos reversal
Coventry Bears director of rugby Alan Robinson has vowed not to let the latest World Cup setback derail his club from their bigger plans to…
Government to keep talking with Aussies
The UK Sports Minister Nigel Huddleston has joined forces with the Rugby Football League CEO Ralph Rimmer and Rugby League World Cup CEO Jon Dutton…
Australia and New Zealand withdraw from World Cup
HOLDERS Australia and New Zealand have withdrawn from the World Cup amid Covid-related concerns over player welfare and safety. The tournament, taking in men’s, women’s and…
Cup triumphs and cup concerns
Talking Rugby League with League Express editor Martyn Sadler “Why are you biased in favour of St Helens?” someone asked me recently. “I don’t think…
Garry Schofield says it’s time to stand up to the Aussies
It’s time to get tough with the Aussies! Fair play to Jon Dutton for his bold confirmation that the World Cup will go ahead this…
How France can make a success of the Rugby League World Cup in 2025
Rugby League World’s Treiziste Diarist Pierre Carcau considers the benefits and addresses some of the concerns relating to the news that France is bidding to…
World Cup gets the green light
Rugby League World Cup 2021 organisers today (15 July) have confirmed that the tournament will go ahead as scheduled in October and November 2021 with…
