Rugby League
Nine names Williams as new sports chief, outlines NRL plans
Australian free-to-air commercial broadcaster Nine has named Brent Williams as its new director of sport
NRL’s Bulldogs sign up Hitachi as new kit sponsor
The Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs Australian National Rugby League team has signed a kit sponsorship deal with Hitachi Cooling & Heating
RLWC2021 hires ex-IMG executive Gresswell to boost licensing and merchandise
The Rugby League World Cup 2021 (RLWC2021) organising committee has appointed Simon Gresswell, formerly vice-president for EMEA and international at IMG Worldwide Licensing, to support the impending launch…
BBC to show England women’s rugby league test
UK public-service broadcaster the BBC will show live coverage of the second test of England’s women’s rugby league team’s tour of Papua New Guinea this weekend.
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Toronto Wolfpack signs BLK kit deal ahead of Super League debut
Super League club Toronto Wolfpack has unveiled sportswear company BLK as its new kit provider ahead of its debut in the top flight of English rugby league next year
Warrington Wolves land Hoover as new main sponsor
English Super League rugby league outfit Warrington Wolves has unveiled domestic appliances manufacturer Hoover as its new principal sponsor
Sonny Bill Williams ‘given minority stake in Toronto Wolfpack’
Cross-code rugby international Sonny Bill Williams has reportedly been given a minority stake in the Toronto Wolfpack as part of a lucrative move to the newly-promoted Super League side
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to host final match of 2020 rugby league Ashes series
The new Tottenham Hotspur stadium has added rugby league to its growing portfolio of events, with the club announcing that the venue will host the final game of next year’s Ashes series between England a…
ViàOccitanie acquires French top-tier rugby league rights
French local digital terrestrial broadcaster ViàOccitanie has acquired exclusive rights to the country’s top-tier rugby league competition, the Elite One Championship.
Former FA executive Brown named permanent COO at RLWC2021
Rugby League World Cup (RLWC2021) has named Stephen Brown as its permanent chief operating officer and made four new staff appointments in preparation for the event in England in 2021
Kia adds to Australian sponsorship portfolio with Broncos deal
South Korean automotive manufacturer Kia Motors has agreed a five-year deal to become the new major partner of Australian NRL rugby league team the Brisbane Broncos
Great Britain’s Rugby League Lions recruit Randstad
The Rugby Football League (RFL) has added global recruitment firm Randstad as a sponsor of Great Britain’s Rugby League Lions team ahead of its return to the international stage after a twelve year absence.
Super League enters new era – and new continent – with Toronto Wolfpack promotion
With the world's first transatlantic sports team, the Toronto Wolfpack, set to play in the English Super League from the start of the new season, Bob Williams looks into how the unique arrangement is benefiting both the club and the sport of rugby league.
Sydney locks down NRL Grand Final for the long-term
Australia’s National Rugby League (NRL) has announced that its Grand Final will effectively remain in Sydney until at least 2046 after reaching a resolution on where its showpiece game will be staged a…
RLIF rebrands as International Rugby League
The Rugby League International Federation (RLIF) has announced it has rebranded as International Rugby League (IRL), effective from today (Tuesday)
MatchPoint retains hospitality remit for Rugby League World Cup
Organisers of the 2021 Rugby League World Cup have appointed MatchPoint as the hospitality provider for England’s staging of the national team tournament.
Toronto Wolfpack promotion gives Betfred Super League North American presence
Toronto Wolfpack gained promotion to the Betfred Super League over the weekend to give the English-based rugby league top-flight competition a North American presence in 2020
Penrith Panthers extend with shirt sponsor Oak
Flavoured milk brand Oak has extended its backing of Australian NRL rugby league club the Penrith Panthers