International Rugby League
Brown to lead Rugby League World Cup preparations
Michael Brown has been named as the chief executive of the 2017 Rugby League World Cup, which will take place in Australia and New Zealand.
UAE targeting 2021 Rugby League World Cup
The United Arab Emirates is poised to make a bid to stage the 2021 Rugby League World Cup national team tournament, according to UAE Rugby League president Sol Mokdad.
RLIF appoints former ECB chief Collier as new CEO
The Rugby League International Federation (RLIF) has appointed former England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) chief executive David Collier as its first full-time chief executive officer.
RLIF chief outlines 10-year development plan
Rugby League International Federation (RLIF) chairman Nigel Wood has confirmed that the global governing body intends to implement a 10-year development plan with the aim of making the sport a more attractive prospect to players.
Papua New Guinea in talks over 2017 Rugby League World Cup role
The Rugby League International Federation (RLIF) is reportedly considering adding Papua New Guinea as a co-host for the 2017 World Cup.
RLIF seeks consistency with 2021 World Cup bidding process
The Rugby League International Federation (RLIF) has unveiled the bidding process for the 2021 World Cup as it seeks to implement a consistent four-year cycle for its showpiece event.
US rugby league battle settled as NRL looks towards Pacific Islands
The American National Rugby League (AMNRL) has ceded control of rugby league in the United States to USA Rugby League (USARL), while Australia’s National Rugby League (NRL) has unveiled a drive to strengthen the sport in the Pacific Islands.
RLIF appoints Wood as chairman
The Rugby League International Federation (RLIF) has appointed Rugby Football League and Super League Europe chief executive Nigel Wood as its new chairman.
RLIF seeks new chairman after Carter steps down
The Rugby League International Federation (RLIF) is seeking a new chairman after Scott Carter announced that he is to step down from the role.
Rugby League World Cup generates record return for RLIF
The Rugby League International Federation (RLIF) has announced that the 2013 Rugby League World Cup national team competition generated a record financial return of more than £3.7m (€4.5m/$6.2m) for the organisation.
Australia and New Zealand to co-host 2017 Rugby League World Cup
The Rugby League International Federation has confirmed that Australia and New Zealand will co-host the 2017 Rugby League World Cup national team tournament.
Two bids confirmed for 2017 Rugby League World Cup
The Rugby League International Federation (RLIF) has approved expressions of interest from South Africa and a joint bid from Australia and New Zealand to host the 2017 Rugby League World Cup (RLWC).