IRL’s draft plans for international fixtures in 2023 and update on long-term calendar

TROY GRANT, the Chairman of International Rugby League (IRL), is confident that supporters who have enjoyed the World Cup tournament will have plenty to smile…

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John Kear calls for Northern tournament after dismal World Cup for home nations

WALES head coach John Kear has called for a regular tournament between Northern Hemisphere countries after a dismal World Cup for the home nations. For…

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‘Devastated’ Jesse Bromwich reflects on New Zealand’s defeat to Australia in classic semi-final

NEW ZEALAND skipper Jesse Bromwich has revealed his side’s heartbreak after being knocked out of the World Cup by Australia. The Kiwis were beaten 16-14…

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John Bateman coy on future with Wigan Warriors amid NRL links

RUMOURS linking Wigan’s John Bateman with a return to the NRL are gathering pace – and the star second rower has done little to allay…

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Tee Ritson on ‘dream come true’ after move to St Helens

PROLIFIC winger Theerapol ‘Tee’ Ritson says his move to St Helens is “a dream come true”. The 26-year-old has swapped Championship side Barrow Raiders for…

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Huddersfield Giants hope new additions will help boost attendances

HUDDERSFIELD GIANTS will reveal the numbers for their new-look squad at a special event next month. And club officials want fans to take the opportunity…

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Leeds Rhinos fast-track highly-rated teenager into first-team squad

ROHAN SMITH’S desire to bring youth products into the first team has been hailed by Leeds Rhinos’ latest full-time recruit. Young halfback Fergus McCormack has…

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Salford Red Devils’ high hopes for new forward duo

SALFORD RED DEVILS supremo Ian Blease believes backrow duo Sam Stone and Ben Hellewell will progress even further under the guidance of coach Paul Rowley…

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Depleted Catalans Dragons start pre-season training as recruitment work continues

CATALANS DRAGONS’ first day of pre-season training tomorrow (Tuesday) will be a lonely affair with only a handful of players available for practise. Coach Steve…

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Hull KR duo hoping to benefit from Championship loan experience

TWO emerging Hull KR youngsters will gain valuable experience at Newcastle Thunder. Props Connor Moore and Daniel Okoro, both 19, have joined the Championship club…

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