The European Championship offers rugby league fans quirky delights
England join Ireland, Scotland, Serbia, France, Wales, Italy and Spain in the egalitarian and eclectic event later this year
December 2022
Guardian Sport Network
Rugby league: 10 emerging European players to watch in 2023
As players return to their clubs for pre-season training, here are 10 Europeans who made their names at the World Cup
October 2022
Papua New Guinea defeat Wales to set up England World Cup quarter-final
Daniel Tupou takes Tonga into World Cup quarter-finals with win over Wales
Wales’ World Cup wait goes on as they are denied by Cook Islands comeback
Men’s Rugby League World Cup: group-by-group preview
March 2020
Brief letters
A Yotam Ottolenghi miracle in wildest Suffolk
Brief letters: The Pale Blue Dot | Misheard interview question | Breakdown coach | Marmalade gin | Tahini chicken schnitzel
March 2018
Guardian Sport Network
Welsh rugby league has a remarkable past – and a promising future
The BBC’s documentary about Welsh rugby players swapping union for league was fantastic. But the country’s relationship with the 13-man game is far from over
November 2017
Rieko Ioane, new All Blacks star who could put Inga Tuigamala in shade
Guardian Sport Network
What next for the Celtic nations after early exits at Rugby League World Cup?
Guardian Sport Network
Rugby League World Cup mismatches look bad but don't belittle weaker teams
Guardian Sport Network
Wales face Fiji desperate for their first Rugby League World Cup win in 17 years
October 2017
England receive World Cup boost with Sam Burgess to return earlier than anticipated
Sam Burgess will be back from injury earlier than originally anticipated, say relieved England
Australia favourites but Rugby League World Cup’s big three are now a big four
The Kangaroos are undoubtedly the team to beat, with England potential finalists, but this could be the best tournament in the World Cup’s 63-year history
Rugby League World Cup 2017: team-by-team guide
Australia are as strong as ever despite the setbacks, England will draw strength from New Zealand’s disarray and an injection of new blood can revitalise Tonga
March 2016
Danny Jones’s team-mate Gavin Duffy says depression led to cocaine use
A team-mate of Danny Jones turned to cocaine during a state of severe depression following the sudden death of the Wales international, a UK Anti-Doping hearing was told
October 2015
Guardian Sport Network
What rugby league should learn from the success of the Rugby World Cup
Plus: Clock Face Miners are enjoying an exciting season; France put up a dire show against England; and why you should support Kirsty Gallacher in Strictly
January 2015
Former Wales rugby league international Paul Morgan dies aged 40
Wales Rugby League has announced the death of the former international Paul Morgan at the age of 40 following a short illness
October 2014
No Helmets Required
Wolfhounds scent Scottish blood as St Helens’ McDonnell leads the charge
No Helmets Required
Wigan's Dan Sarginson hopes to cap a dream week with Grand Final glory
