Dan Norman on Jared Waerea-Hargreaves shot and ‘class’ World Cup experience

DAN NORMAN loved the experience of taking on New Zealand in his Test debut and feels Ireland can build from this World Cup. The Irish…

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Female referees make World Cup history days apart

AFTER 68 years of waiting for the first female referee of a men’s World Cup match, there were two in the space of five days…

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‘We have 24 great players’: Craig Richards on England squad selection ahead of opening match

ENGLAND head coach Craig Richards has said the fact he has had to leave some people out of his squad is a good thing and…

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‘We want to be an inspiration’: Brazil’s Amazonas prepare for historic World Cup debut

The World Cup will experience its first South American flavour tomorrow (Tuesday) when Brazil’s Amazonas make their debut. They will take on hosts England to…

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Former Wakefield Trinity and Bradford Bulls star excited for World Cup return to Headingley

PAPUA NEW GUINEA’S opening World Cup game on Tuesday will be a special occasion for coach Ben Jeffries. The Orchids coach has returned to the…

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Big crowds excite Canada as they set target for second World Cup appearance

CANADA RAVENS captain Gabrielle Hindley has admitted there are some nerves in the camp at the prospect of playing in front of their biggest crowds…

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Why New Zealand’s clash with the Cook Islands will be a special family affair

THERE will be no love lost when New Zealand face the Cook Islands at York’s LNER Community Stadium on Sunday, despite a strong connection between…

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190 NRL stars that are now FREE AGENTS – will Super League clubs fight for their signatures?

NOVEMBER 1 has arrived and that means that those NRL players out of contract at the end of 2023 can now sign deals with other…

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Sunday’s World Cup attendances revealed as Samoa, Lebanon and Tonga run riot

YESTERDAY’s World Cup clashes saw a lot of one-sided games – perhaps more than what was expected prior to Sunday dinnertime. Lebanon went up first…

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Door left open for Super League return for former Wigan Warriors star Oliver Gildart

THE door has been left open for a Super League return for former Wigan Warriors star Oliver Gildart. Gildart was named as a new signing…

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