Category: World Cup
Leeds Rhinos’ Rhyse Martin among six UK-based players in Papua New Guinea squad
Papua New Guinea have named their 24-man squad for the World Cup, featuring six players based in the UK. Leeds Rhinos’ back-row Rhyse Martin is…
St Helens duo included in Tonga’s World Cup squad
Outgoing St Helens boss Kristian Woolf has named Super League Grand Final players Will Hopoate and Konrad Hurrell in his Tonga squad for the World…
Australia name 13 uncapped players in World Cup squad
Australia will have their least experienced World Cup squad ever when they head to England. Mal Meninga has named his 24-man squad for the tournament,…
Nathan Brown joins six UK-based players in Italy’s World Cup squad
Six Championship and League One players have been named in Italy’s World Cup squad alongside some NRL stars. The biggest name in the Leo Epifania’s…
England name World Cup squad with surprise inclusions
Shaun Wane has confirmed his 24-man squad for the World Cup. Salford Red Devils duo Marc Sneyd and Andy Ackers have been called up for…
St Helens duo ruled out of England squad for World Cup
Jonny Lomax and Mark Percival will not be part of England’s squad for the World Cup because of their injury concerns. Halfback Lomax has been…
Joey Manu hopes Kiwis can provide Rugby League breakthrough in New Zealand
Sydney Roosters star Joey Manu says a stellar showing by New Zealand at the World Cup could spark a breakthrough for Rugby League in the…
Australia boss Mal Meninga calls for rules overhaul after Joseph Suaalii chooses Samoa
Joseph Suaalii has become the latest NRL star to commit to England’s opening-game opponents Samoa. Matt Parish is building a formidable squad for Samoa’s World…
Theo Fages blow for France as Championship duo make World Cup squad
Championship sides Halifax Panthers, through halfback Louis Jouffret, and Featherstone Rovers, with forward Gadwin Springer, are represented in a France World Cup squad also featuring…
Rugby League greats to play role in World Cup opening game
Kevin Sinfield and Jason Robinson will bring out the Paul Barrière Trophy as part of a ‘tournament welcome’ at St James’ Park before the opening…