Category: World Cup
Talking Rugby League: Dom Young makes biggest impression as England silence doubters
Nine years ago England lost to Italy in a World Cup warm-up game at the AJ Bell Stadium in Salford. England went down 14-15 with…
Australia likely to rest many of their top stars for opening Fiji clash
Australia will go into Saturday’s Group B clash against Fiji as 1/2 favourites to win the World Cup, despite not having played a warm-up game….
Victor Radley follows ‘Yorkshire blood’ as he outlines commitment to England cause
Victor Radley has no regrets about following the “Yorkshire blood in me” by committing to England at the World Cup. The Sydney Roosters forward made…
Jack Welsby eyes battle with Jarome Luai as England prepare for Samoa
Jack Welsby has his eyes set on a battle with Jarome Luai at St James’ Park this Saturday. St Helens star Welsby played at fullback…
England’s Caitlin Beevers excited for record crowd on home Headingley turf
Caitlin Beevers is keen to kick off the World Cup in front of a record crowd at Headingley. England begin their campaign against Brazil on…
Shaun Wane on Dom Young’s chances of playing Samoa and England’s performance against Fiji
England head coach Shaun Wane says Dom Young has a “good chance” of featuring in their World Cup opener after his eye-catching debut against Fiji….
Championship Focus: Cumbria ready to play its part in the World Cup
The Cumbria county team is back – and it’s great to see those behind the move pushing it so positively. The forthcoming World Cup has…
Lebanon stars welcomed to Leigh
Lebanon’s Rugby League World Cup stars were given a warm Wigan Borough welcome at a civic reception at Leigh Town Hall on Wednesday night (5…
Rugby League World Cup’s 50 historic highlights – Part Two
In last week’s issue we began our countdown of the 50 historic highlights that have marked the progress of the Rugby League World Cup. There…
Rugby League World Cup’s 50 historic highlights – Part One
The Rugby League World Cup is about to be staged for the 16th time in 68 years and, not untypically of the sport, its story…