Samoa shock the hosts to complete sorry day for England Samoa completed one of the great sporting reversals to knock England out of the World Cup and earn a final showdown with Australia at Old … Rugby • 12 Nov 22
Rugby League: Australia hold on to make World Cup final Australia held off a valiant effort from New Zealand to reach the World Cup final courtesy of a thrilling 16-14 victory in Leeds. Rugby • 11 Nov 22
Ireland WC exit confirmed as Cheika's Lebanon advance Ireland's Rugby League World Cup exit has been confirmed after Lebanon defeated Jamaica 74-12 at the Leigh Sports Village in Greater Manchester. Rugby • 30 Oct 22
Ward hopes decision to quit teaching post still adds up After packing in his job to play in the World Cup, Michael Ward knows Ireland will have to pull off one of the biggest sporting … Rugby • 27 Oct 22
Huge blow to Ireland as Lebanon claim World Cup win Ireland's chances of progressing to the Rugby League World Cup knockout stages were dealt a huge blow as they fell to a 32-14 Group C … Rugby • 23 Oct 22
Keary: Playing for Ireland one of my proudest moments Luke Keary reflected on one of the most memorable moments of his career after inspiring Ireland to a 48-2 victory over Jamaica in their opening … Rugby • 16 Oct 22
Irish Kangaroos sprung rugby league into life in Oz This weekend sees the Rugby League World Cup kick off in England, with Australia again heavy favourites to hoist the Paul Barriere Trophy aloft. However, … Rugby • 15 Oct 22
Myler and Keary available for league World Cup squad Former England international Richie Myler has put his hand up to play for Ireland in the 2021 World Cup and is set to be partnered … Rugby • 05 Aug 22
Australian rugby league players boycott pride jersey Seven players from Australian rugby league side Manly Sea Eagles will not play this week after refusing to wear the club's one-off Pride jersey due … Rugby • 26 Jul 22
Joe O'Callaghan named Ireland rugby league assistant Ireland have appointed Sydney-based Joe O'Callaghan as assistant to new head coach Ged Corcoran for the next two Rugby League World Cups. Rugby • 14 Apr 22
Ged Corcoran named as new Ireland Rugby League coach Ireland have appointed Ged Corcoran as their new head coach following the departure of Stuart Littler. Rugby • 11 Apr 22
Green roots: The teams worldwide named after St Patrick As we celebrate St Patrick's Day Samuel Kingston explores some of the teams in different sports that have been named after Ireland's patron saint. other sport • 17 Mar 22
All Blacks Barrett keen on short-term league switch All Blacks full-back Jordie Barrett said he would be interested in making a short-term code switch to play in Australia's National Rugby League. Rugby • 13 Dec 21
Former Rugby League players to sue over head injuries A group of former England, Wales and Scotland international rugby league players are to sue the Rugby Football League (RFL) alleging a failure to protect … Rugby • 27 Oct 21
Ireland win their inaugural rugby league international Ireland gained a thrilling 26-24 victory over Wales in their first-ever women's international in Colwyn Bay. Rugby • 17 Oct 21
Penrith edge South Sydney to win NRL title Penrith Panthers beat South Sydney Rabbitohs 14-12 in the National Rugby League Grand Final to win the title for a third time. Rugby • 03 Oct 21
Former Ireland captain Finn to hang up his boots Liam Finn has announced he will retire from rugby league at the end of the season, bringing a 19-year professional career to a close. Rugby • 14 Sep 21
Rugby League World Cup set to be postponed until 2022 The 2021 Rugby League World Cup will be postponed until 2022 after embattled officials finally conceded defeat in their bid to stage the tournament as … Rugby • 03 Aug 21
State of Origin moved as Sydney lockdown extended Sydney's extended pandemic lockdown has forced Game 3 of Australia's State of Origin series to be transferred to Newcastle. Rugby • 07 Jul 21
Unrepentant Folau joins second-tier rugby league team Israel Folau signed up to play for a second-tier Australian rugby league team in his latest bid to end a sporting exile sparked by his … Rugby • 21 May 21
Ireland rugby league player back after ban reduced Ireland international Danny Bridge is free to resume his rugby league career after benefiting from rule changes introduced by the World Anti-Doping Agency relating to … Rugby • 14 Jan 21
Leeds Rhinos captain retires at 27 due to concussions Rugby League player, and captain of Leeds Rhinos, Stevie Ward has been forced to retire at the age of 27 due to concussions he suffered … Rugby • 05 Jan 21
Cheika to take charge of Lebanese rugby league team Former Leinster coach Michael Cheika has switched codes to take charge of Lebanon's rugby league side with an eye on next year's Rugby League World … Rugby • 19 Nov 20
Queensland stun New South Wales in Origin opener Queensland came from ten points down to beat New South Wales 18-14 in the opening game of the 2020 State of Origin at Adelaide Oval. Rugby • 04 Nov 20
Folau declines to take a knee before Super League game Australian rugby player Israel Folau was at the centre of fresh controversy when he opted against taking a knee in a Super League anti-racism protest, … Rugby • 02 Aug 20
