Kear relishing World Cup fillip

Bradford Bulls coach John Kear believes next year’s World Cup played a key role in the sport securing its Government emergency loan and he wants…

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World Cup to play its part in a year of celebration

St Helens’ Women’s star and World Cup Ambassador Jodie Cunningham has said the World Cup can play its part in what promises to be a…

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World Cup organisers refuse to blink

Rugby League World Cup 2021 chief executive Jon Dutton insists there are no plans to delay next year’s tournament, but he admits that his team…

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HRH Prince Harry to conduct World Cup Draws

The 2021 Rugby League World Cup will get the Royal seal of approval next week when HRH The Duke of Sussex will host the draws…

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Next World Cup will create lasting legacy

IT was a pleasure to be at Old Trafford for the presentation of the Men’s, Women’s and Wheelchair World Cup trophies, and for details of…

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World Cup boss aims for a Rugby League golden age

The man in charge of the 2021 World Cup believes the international game is in a golden age, but he stresses the importance of playing…

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World Cup draw to be made in January

With exactly two years to go until the Rugby League World Cup 2021 (RLWC2021) finals weekend, organisers have today announced that the draw for the…

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WC qualifier on a boggy pitch : Ireland 25 Italy 4

Ireland again kept their opponents to one try in a match played in teeming rain in Santry near Dublin, victory earning them a higher ranking…

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Greece trounce Serbia in WC qualifier : 82 – 6 in Belgrade

A ruthless, 16-try display saw Greece claim the 15th and penultimate place in the 2021 World Cup – ensuring their debut in the global competition…

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World Cup qualifier : Italy 34 – Spain 4

Italy qualified for the 2021 World Cup with a six-try performance despite being down to 12 men for most of the second half, after centre…

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