Category: News
A welcome return to play in a number of African countries
As part of a post-pandemic return to play in a number of African countries, increased activity has been announced. This weekend, the second, women’s Lauréane…
Another two years for Prior at the Rhinos
Leeds Rhinos have announced that their Australian forward Matt Prior has agreed a new two-year contract with the club that will keep him at Emerald…
Simon Johnson expands on his criticism of the ARLC
RFL Chairman Simon Johnson has clarified his comments that were widely reported this morning, when he described the Australian Rugby League Commission (ARLC) as “selfish,…
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…
Davy slams ARL and NZRL
Super League’s interim Executive Chairman Ken Davy has issued a statement expressing his disappointment that the ARL Commission and NZRL have announced their withdrawal from…
RFL Chairman hits out at Australian and New Zealand Rugby League governing bodies
RFL Chairman Simon Johnson has reacted angrily to the decision earlier today by the Australian Rugby League Commission and the New Zealand Rugby League to…
IRL Chair reacts to Aussie & Kiwi withdrawal from World Cup
Troy Grant, the Chairman of International Rugby League (IRL), has reacted with disappointment to the decision by the Australian and New Zealand Rugby Leagues to…
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HOLDERS Australia and New Zealand have withdrawn from the World Cup amid Covid-related concerns over player welfare and safety.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…
Contract extension for Drinkwater
Catalans Dragons halfback Josh Drinkwater has signed a two-year contract extension with the club. The new deal will secure his future at the Gilbert Brutus…
RL Masters World Cup Festivals are on
Following the great news last week that the World Cup will go ahead as planned this year, it is now confirmed that the Masters Rugby…