USA‘s Young Hawks will make their debut in the 2024 European Rugby League U19s Championship which will be staged in Belgrade, Serbia, with games to be played on Sunday 14, Wednesday 17 and Saturday 20 July. Six nations will compete, the others being holders England who won the tournament in …
ELIMINATOR – ITALY 6 NETHERLANDS 56 Netherlands’ greater experience in key positions and speed out wide saw them run in eleven tries to take a place in Pool A, after a comprehensive win over Italy at the Maurizio Quaggia Stadium, in Mogliano, Venice. London Broncos fullback Nicole Kennedy ran in …
Italy and Netherlands have named their squads for tomorrows (Saturday) 2026 Women’s Rugby League World Cup eliminator at the Maurizio Quaggia Stadium, in Mogliano (kick off 3pm local time). The winners will go into Group A with Wales and Ireland for a chance to partake in the tournament proper, which …
Wales and Ireland women have named their squads for the first match in Group A of the 2026 Women’s World Cup European qualifiers, to be held at Cardiff University Sports Park in Llanrumney this Saturday (kick-off 2.45pm). The group winner will qualify automatically while the runners up will play their …
Five women’s and four men’s teams across three regions will take part in the 2024 domestic season in Uganda. Matches will be played in a series of regional tournaments which will commence with the western region teams taking on sides from central on May 1 and 2. Eastern sides will …
The most prolific season of domestic competition in Greece comes to a climax over the next two weekends, with the men’s Grand Final this Sunday at the Gkorytsas Rugby Field, Aspropyrgos (kick off 5.30pm local time), and the women’s the week after. Five clubs competed in the men’s first division, …
France women have one foot in the 2026 Women’s World Cup in the southern hemisphere after beating Greece 58-0 in the opening game in group B, held in scorching Marmande. If they win in Belgrade in June they will complete the job, while Greece will look to qualify for the …
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The road to the 2026 Women’s Rugby League World Cup in the southern hemisphere starts on Saturday (13 April) when the opening European qualifier takes place. The group B match sees favourites France take on Greece at the Stade Georges Dartiailh, Marmande in the south west of the country, kick …
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Norway’s debut in junior and youth international rugby league saw them complete a double at U16 and U19 level over hosts Czechia, in rainy conditions at RLC Slavia Hradec Králové. Their U16s won an hour long 9-a-side contest 38-20, with the older age group coming out 32-16 victors. Tim Jones …
The annual Wheelchair Rugby League Celtic Cup tournament will head to Ireland for the first time in its ten-year history as the hosts, Scotland and Wales do battle at the University of Galway, on Saturday 8 June 2024. The sport is building in Ireland, with more domestic players involved and …
The founder of rugby league in Burundi, Jean Du Christ Rusiga, has passed away after suffering a heart attack while coaching in Bujumbura. A statement from the Burundi RLA said: “It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we inform you of the death of a father, mentor, coach …
USA and Canada have named their squads for the men’s senior international for world ranking points that will take place tomorrow (Friday), as part of the NRL’s Las Vegas weekend for their opening round of matches. The match will take place at Valley High School, Las Vegas (kick off 7pm …
Following the first board meeting of the newly reformed United States Association of Rugby League (USARL), the organization is now seeking to appoint independent directors to join the board. Expressions of interest are invited from candidates possessing diverse backgrounds and experience in either corporate governance, event management, legal expertise in …
Kenya will host Nigeria in the MEA women’s 2026 World Cup qualifiers later this year, as they aim to become the first African nations to qualify for the tournament proper. The two matches will be played at the Impala Club Rugby Grounds in Nairobi on September 19 and 22 (both …
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Malta defeated North Macedonia 22-18 in a men’s senior international for world ranking points at Forshaw Park, Sylvania Waters, near Sydney. The sides were level 12-all at the break in a hard-fought contest, Malta winger Eli Foote and centre Zackary Rodrigues – on a potent right-hand side – with tries …
Serbia’s men came from behind to defeat Montenegro 52-34 in their men’s senior international at FC Arsenal, in Tivat. The visitors took an early 12-0 lead, debutant fullback Bojan Cecaric with the first of his three tries, but Montenegro levelled when James Cullen posted the opening one of his eventual …
Montenegro and Serbia have named their squads for the men’s senior international that takes place tomorrow, Saturday, at the FC Arsenal Stadium in Tivat (kick off 2pm, local time). Montenegro coach, Ian Giddings, noted: “Having Serbia arrive here for the opening game of our season is certainly a challenge that …
FIXTURES CONFIRMED FOR WOMEN’S WC EUROPEAN QUALIFIERS Fixtures and venues have been confirmed for the women’s Rugby League World Cup 2026 European qualifiers. In the preliminary play off, Italy will take on Netherlands on Saturday 27 April at the Maurizio Quaggia Stadium, Mogliano Veneto, near Treviso, the winners going into …
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The first wheelchair rugby league Internationals to be staged in the USA take place this week, on Friday 2 and Saturday 3 February, when the hosts take on Wales in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Both games take place at the John T Rhodes Sports Centre and are part of …
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The Constitutive Election for the new United States Association of Rugby League Board has returned an initial cohort of nine (9) Directors representing the game on both the west and east of the USA. The Directors were elected by the USARL’s seven voting clubs and one voting league, and includes …
A hat trick of tries from centre Marnus Coetzer saw South Africa take a 56-12 lead in the JP Botha African Cup at the Naka RC Stadium against Kenya. In the first meeting of the nations in a men’s senior international, the visitors took an early lead through a Wycliffe …
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Grizzlies RLC 56 vs 4 Brits BulldogsGrizzlies triesD Karelse 2, L Plaatjies 2, L Kruger, W Roos, M Andrews, M Corneelson 2, M Nzike, Z Germishuizen Conversions M Nzike 2, D Karelse, L Matlou Brits Bulldogs triesF Botha Convertions Pretoria Harlequins RLC 56 vs 20 Nigel Rabbitohs Red Pretoria Harlequins …
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Rhino Cup Results07 October 2023 Match Reports Pta Harlequins RLC 100 vs 36 Brits Bulldogs Harlequins tries- F van Deventer 5, M Coetzee 3, CJ Meyer 2, J Coetzer 2, CP Louw 2, D Kangi, T Mahlophe, S Muniafu. ConversionsH Mulder 16 Brits Bulldogs triesS Mapapa 2, J Bester 3, …
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In an exciting showdown that promises to captivate rugby league enthusiasts worldwide, the South African Rhinos are gearing up to take on Italy’s Azzuri in a highly anticipated test match. This electrifying clash is scheduled to kick off on October 28, 2023, at 16:00 local time at the iconic Lidcombe …
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Pretoria, September 8, – Get ready for an electrifying display of rugby prowess as the Rhinos, South African Rugby League’s national team, prepares to face off against the rising stars of the Kenya Rugby League. The two dynamic teams are set to engage in a riveting two-test match series that …
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Wolves came from behind to win the Kenya Rugby League Federation men’s Grand Final, defeating Rift Valley’s Ruffians 18-14 at the Impala Stadium, Nairobi. Protus Nanga’s try five minutes from time secured victory in a terrific game in which Wolves scored four tries to their opponents two. Wolves’ coach John Mkala …
The Malta Rugby League Association, whose domestic season has just kicked off, has announced five internationals to take place later this year in both the northern and southern hemisphere. Malta men will travel to Montenegro on Saturday 16 September 2023, reciprocating 2022’s fixture which saw Montenegro make their international debut. The …
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Congratulations to the South African Rhinos on their Victory against the Philippine Tamaraws The South African Rhinos have emerged victorious in an exhilarating Test match against the Philippine Tamaraws at the Tugan Rugby League Stadium in the Gold Coast, QLD, Australia. The Rhinos demonstrated exceptional skill and determination, securing a remarkable …
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South Africa and Philippines have named their squads for their international clash tomorrow (Saturday) at Tugun RLFC on the Gold Coast (kick off 3pm local time). The sides will play for the inaugural Felix Flores Cup which celebrates one of the first Filipino settlers in South Africa in 1863 at Kalk Bay, among the …
”I am thrilled to announce the upcoming rugby league match between the South African Rhinos and the Philippine Tamaraws, set to take place on July 22 at the prestigious Tugan Rugby League Stadium. I am looking forward to witness this exciting clash of talent and sportsmanship between two passionate rugby …
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Against the backdrop of continuing war, the rugby league season in Ukraine began last Saturday, with the first round of the men’s championship seeing a festival of matches taking place in Lviv. The six sides, who will play 9s tournaments, were split into two groups; Kharkiv Legion XIII, Ivano-Frankivsk Stanislaviv …
Due to uncertainties surrounding the hosting of the 2025 Rugby League World Cup, the European Rugby League board has announced that it will delay its planned international competitions scheduled for this autumn. “It was a tremendously difficult decision, but the circumstances have left us in an almost impossible position,” said …
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