In a groundbreaking development for international rugby league, South African Rugby League has extended an invitation to the United States Rugby League to participate in two test matches in South Africa. This historic tour, scheduled from December 4th to December 7th, 2024, marks the first time these two nations will …
Historic Rugby League Tour: South African Rhinos vs. United States Hawks Read More »
USA will travel to South Africa for the first time when the nations meet for two senior men’s internationals. The Hawks will visit Pretoria, playing fixtures on 4 December 2024 at the Harlequins Rugby Club (kick off 6pm local time) and three days later at Grizzlies Rugby Club (kick off …
Australia was announced as the host of the 2026 Rugby League World Cup by the IRL Board today. Australia stepped up to the plate after France stepped away from hosting the 2025 IRL World Cup due to financial constraints, having hosted the Rugby Union World Cup as well as the …
France will host the men’s European qualifying competition for the 2026 Rugby League World Cup, with the winners becoming the continent’s representative in the inaugural 2025 World Series to face Jamaica, South Africa and Cook Islands. With qualification now open only to full members, the hosts will take on Serbia, …
MEN’S EUROPEAN WORLD CUP QUALIFYING DETAILS CONFIRMED Read More »
The organisers of the 2024 European Rugby League U19s Championship, held in Serbia capital Belgrade, have praised the competing teams for their contribution to a successful tournament, while also announcing the competition’s Dream Team. Selected by ERL coaching manager Martin Crick, the side recognises performances over all of the matches. …
Holders England Community Lions will play France at the FK Radnicki Stadium, Belgrade on Saturday (kick off 6pm, local time) to decide the winners of the 2024 European U19s Championship. It is a repeat of the 2022 decider in Italy which the Lions won 14-12, however, in the previous tournament …
ENGLAND TO FACE FRANCE IN EUROPEAN U19S CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL – REPORTS Read More »
The appointments for round 1. As I said, everyone will do a middle (referee) appointment. You will have strong support from your touch judges. Enzo, you have two appointments but with the break of the third game until tomorrow you have a little bit longer to rest. Be ready outside …
2024 EUROPEAN U19S CHAMPIONSHIP OPENER – Live stream Read More »
In searing heat Ukraine defeated Serbia 24-4 at the FK Radnicki Stadium, Belgrade in the first quarter final of the 2024 European U19s Championship. The Ukrainians led 16-0 at the break and Ryan Jurkans’ try just before the hour sealed a merited win. “It’s a terrific result for us, the …
UKRAINE DEFEAT SERBIA IN 2024 EUROPEAN U19S CHAMPIONSHIP OPENER Read More »
Following major storms that hit the Alpine regions of Europe on Friday which have disrupted the arrival of some teams and officials, the start of the European U19s Championship in Belgrade, Serbia has been slightly put back. Members of the USA delegation have been displaced to Zurich and will not …
WEATHER ISSUES SLIGHTLY DELAY START OF EUROPEAN U19 RUGBY LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP Read More »
Almost 50 delegates representing 10 national federations will arrive in Belgrade on Tuesday 16 July for a technical education event for coaches and match officials, as part of the European Rugby League U19s Championship. Albania, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Czechia, Greece, Italy, Malta, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Poland and Serbia will be …
EUROPEAN RUGBY LEAGUE TO RUN TECHNICAL EDUCATION EVENT IN BELGRADE Read More »
