The next Rugby League World Cup: two hosts, 26 teams and one year late
The return to Australia in 2026 is a blow to expansionists, but a slimmed-down tournament makes sense for the sport
RFL considers reviving Great Britain Lions brand to replace England for tour
Senior rugby league officials are considering reviving the Great Britain brand to replace England for next year’s tour of Australia
Rugby league in need of international rescue after nadir of French farce
Aaron Bower
A sparse crowd watched an England victory that was once again disappointing viewing and felt like the lowest ebb
June 2024
England overcome France but worries over international rugby league grow
Minchella completes journey from the building site to England Test rugby
April 2024
Phil Lowe obituary
Rugby league star who was part of the team that won the World Cup for Great Britain in 1972
November 2023
Guardian Sport Network
England’s 3-0 series win against Tonga shows they are world’s third best team
Ruthless England impress in sinking Tonga for series clean sweep
October 2023
Ashton double helps England set record straight with series win over Tonga
Tom Johnstone at the double as England stutter to victory over Tonga
‘Tough times motivate you’: Hull KR’s Mikey Lewis revels in England chance
Shaun Wane U-turns to call up Harry Newman for new-look England
August 2023
Guardian Sport Network
Rugby league swaps inclusion for pragmatism at next World Cup
Reduced Rugby League World Cup to take place in 2026
June 2023
No Helmets Required
International rugby league plots new paths during wait for World Cup hosts
France’s decision to pull out as hosts in 2025 has created problems – and opportunities – for countries around the world
April 2023
Perfect George Williams sets up England’s 11-try rout of France
‘Never give up’: trio’s rise from day jobs and dejection to Wane’s England
No Helmets Required
Shaun Wane faces tough choices as England prepare to meet France
England call up 21 uncapped players in massive Shaun Wane overhaul
March 2023
Shaun Wane still ‘tortured’ by England’s Rugby League World Cup exit
Shaun Wane is still “tortured” by England’s failure to win last year’s Rugby League World Cup as a three-match Test series with Tonga this autumn looks likely to be the first major step to the next tournament in 2025 for his side.
