Category: News
What IMG’s recommendations mean for the lower leagues
IMG have set out their proposals for the future of Rugby League, which include an end to promotion and relegation from Super League. But instead…
IMG’s plans for international game including alignment and an annual fixture
IMG will look to focus on international Rugby League as “a vehicle for growth”. The sports agency have made a raft of recommendations for the…
Scotland reveal World Cup squad including four players from NRL clubs
Scotland have named their men’s and wheelchair squads ahead of the World Cup. Nathan Graham’s 24-man squad for the tournament includes not only six Super…
IMG set out expansion strategy with three key markets identified for growth including France
IMG have set out three key areas of growth that Rugby League should focus on, in their recommendations for the future of the game. The…
IMG’s proposed calendar including end of Magic Weekend, Challenge Cup final change and new event
Magic Weekend and loop fixtures will be removed from Super League after next season, while the Challenge Cup final will be moved to May under…
How would IMG’s new ‘grading system’ for clubs work?
IMG have recommended a new “grading system” for Super League which would see some clubs protected from relegation. As part of their recommendations for the…
IMG reveals plans for Rugby League involving new Super League licensing system
IMG have unveiled their first recommendations for Rugby League, including a return to a form of licensing for Super League. The agency, brought into the…
Rob Burrow to feature in new BBC documentary
Rugby league legend Rob Burrow MBE will feature in a new documentary on the BBC next month. Leeds Rhinos and England great Burrow has been…
Huddersfield Giants trio named in Jamaica squad for World Cup
Jamaica have named their 24-man squad for the World Cup, with all but five players coming from UK competitions. The group selected by coach Romeo…
Huddersfield Giants confirm signing of Wigan Warriors star
Huddersfield Giants have confirmed the signing of outside back Jake Bibby from Super League rivals Wigan Warriors. Bibby has spent the past three seasons at…