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Norway’s U16s and U19s sides will tour Serbia from 29 August to 1 September 2024 to participate in the Belgrade Trophy, the youth tournament organized by the Belgrade Rugby League Federation and supported by Belgrade City Council since 2005. The sides will play in a double header against their Serbian counterparts at

Featherstone Lions U16 have returned from a highly successful trip to Serbia. They played two matches, going down 30-22 to Red Star Belgrade’s youth team at the FC Sava 45 football ground and defeating Morava Cheetahs youth in Leskovac, 280km from the capital, 34-0 at FC Sloga. The trip was

A total of 30 coaches from various institutions participated in a three-day coaching clinic in Afigya Kwabre South District, Ashanti Region, Ghana, where they gained valuable insights into the fundamentals of rugby league, coaching strategies, and player development techniques, with the aim of promoting the sport across the region. The

The men’s and women’s All Ireland Rugby League Grand Finals will be settled tomorrow (Saturday) in a double header at Dubarry Park in Athlone. In the women’s, defending champions Dublin City Exiles will face fierce rivals and perennial challengers Galway Tribes. Since the introduction of the women’s championship, the Exiles

Lamport Stadium in Toronto is to again host a senior men’s rugby league international for ranking points, when Canada face Jamaica on Saturday 19 October 2024. It is part of a reciprocal agreement between the nations which will see the Wolverines travel to the Caribbean island next year. Jamaica are

USA and Greece will make history when their men’s and women’s senior international sides meet for the first time as part of the NRL Las Vegas rugby league festival next year. The nations will play a double header on Friday 28 February 2025 before two NRL, one Super League and

A second try from Edinburgh scrum half Peter Burns in the last minute of a pulsating game saw the Eagles retain the Scottish domestic title, with a 30-24 defeat of old rivals Glasgow in the SRL Grand Final at Cambuslang Rugby Club. Glasgow led 12-4 at the break only to

Old rivals Edinburgh Eagles and Glasgow RL will contest the Scotland Rugby League Grand Final tomorrow (Saturday) at the Cambuslang Rugby Club on the outskirts of Glasgow (kick off 3pm). Beforehand Scotland take on Ireland in two U16s fixtures at 12pm and 1.30pm showcasing the young domestic talent coming through.

Five tendering nations have been confirmed for the IRL Men’s Rugby League World Cup 2030. Initially eleven countries, in total, confirmed expressions of interest in hosting the 2028-30 Women’s, Wheelchair and Men’s tournaments. For the 2030 Men’s World Cup, Kenya, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, South Africa and USA have

South Africa has officially joined the race to host the 2030 International RugbyLeague (IRL) Men’s Rugby League World Cup. South Africa will join four othernations in presenting a bid in the most geographically extensive bidding group inmen’s rugby league (RL) history. The IRL also announced earlier in the week thatSouth

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

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,

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

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

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

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

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

France women overcame 38 degree heat and high humidity at the FC Radnicki Stadium in Belgrade to top group B and qualify for the 2026 Rugby League World Cup in the southern hemisphere. It will be the fourth time they have appeared in the global tournament. France women’s head coach,

It is with great sadness that we announce that Gerald Martin Gendall passed away this morning. Our hearts are sore; you left so many deep impressions in everyone’s hearts. You were such a great inspiration and mentor to so many people. Wherever you were, you touched so many people’s hearts, on and off

Saddleworth Rangers U15s have returned from a history making tour to Jamaica, the first side of that age group to visit the island. The idea was conceptualized by Junior Brandford, a former Jamaica international and member of Rangers club. The tourists stayed in Montego Bay and played in two events,

Former Super League referee Thierry Alibert will co-lead the camp for the match officials group at the European U19s Championship in Belgrade which begins on Sunday 14 July, alongside Ireland’s Steve Hogan. During his officiating career, Frenchman Alibert took charge of 34 senior men’s internationals and had a seven-year career

History will be made on Saturday (8 June), when Ireland host the Wheelchair Rugby League Celtic Cup, marking the first ever games of the format played in the country. The matches will take place at the Kingfisher Sports Centre at Galway University in the West of Ireland. Ireland will break

European Rugby League has added their sincerest and heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of rugby league icon Rob Burrow, who passed away on Sunday, aged 41, after a four-and-a-half-year battle with Motor Neurone Disease. In a glorious 17-year playing career with Leeds, Burrow represented Great Britain and England

A try two minutes from time from Aris Eagles debutant Nikolaos Mavreas saw Greece hold off a determined challenge from Norway to win their men’s senior international, 34-26, at the Agios Dimitrios Municipal Stadium in Athens. In a fiercely competitive contest in perfect conditions, winger Denis Galic was in outstanding

Greece and Norway have named their squads for Saturday’s men senior international at the Agios Dimitrios Municipal Stadium in Athens (kick off 5pm local time), which will be for world ranking points. It will be third official meeting between the nations beginning in 2019 in the RLWC2021 qualifiers which saw

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

Kenya’s women won the first of two senior internationals to be played this week against Uganda, 18-16, at the Elite Stadium Kampala, thanks to AP Warrior Angel Salamba’s late try. Uganda led 16-8 at the break but failed to score in the second period as the visitors held on. Antonio

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

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

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

Dankie aan al ons lede vir hulle deelname die afgelope jaar. Ons bosberaad sal binnekort plaasvind, gewoonlik in Mei maand. Die bestuur sal daarna met dié klubs kommunikeer in verband met die seisoen se program.

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

A dramatic end to the game between USA and Canada men saw the sides end the contest 16-all at Valley High School in Las Vegas. The Wolverines had hit back from a 10-0 half time deficit despite suffering two serious injuries to lead 16-14, and looked set to triumph. But

South African Rugby League hosts Fundraiser. The purpose of the event is to raise money to cover expenses such as referee payments, player medical expenses, and the provision of equipment for rugby players. The event is organized by Sabine Lehmacher – 067 1120 200. The annual expenses of the rhino

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

Massive thank you to all our fantastic sponsors for their generous support towards our upcoming golf day! Your contributions mean the world to us and are instrumental in making this event a success. Your dedication to the South African Rugby League is inspiring, and we’re incredibly thankful for your partnership.

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

The stage was set for an exhilarating showdown at the Nigel Rugby Club as the Rhino Cup 2023/2024 reached its climax on a scorching Saturday afternoon. With the sun beating down on the pitch, Rabbitohs Blue Rugby League Club clashed with Grizzlies Rugby League Club in the Rhino Cup Final.

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